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Bay Forest Golf Course
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Amongst the chemical plants, refinery towers, and wood-lined waterways of La Porte lies the 18-hole Jay Riviere municipal known as Bay Forest. Riviere's design opened in 1988, featuring a tight front nine that opens up on the lake-dominated back side. Water is in play on 16 of 18 holes. Because of La Porte's proximity to the Gulf, the coastal winds make this a long course.
Despite its tight nature, the front nine offers a few nice birdie opportunities, including the short par 3 No. 6. This hole generally only requires a 9 iron to carry the bunker fronting the green.
On the back, the par 5 No. 10 is one of the most birdie-friendly holes on the course. It's followed by the signature No. 11-a great-looking dogleg right that bends around a pond to a well-bunkered green. The play with the approach on 11 is to leave it below the hole.
The par 5 No. 18 is a challenging finisher that requires good golf shots into the wind and the accuracy to avoid the water that sneaks into the fairway in the landing area from the right. The second shot must carry water and a bunker, and the recommended play on the approach is to keep it on the right side of the green.
Getting there : From Hwy. 45 south, take the 610 Loop north. When you come to Hwy. 225 head east and take the Pasadena exit. Turn right, find Hwy. 146 and go south (right). Next, get off at the Fairmont Pkwy. exit and turn left. When you get to South Broadway St., turn right and drive 1 mile to the course. The clubhouse is on the right side of the street.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 72 | 6768 yards | 73.0 | 135 |
| White | 72 | 6249 yards | 70.4 | 125 |
| Gold | 72 | 5661 yards | 64.8 | 107 |
| Green (W) | 72 | 5661 yards | 73.4 | 133 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 5132 yards | 71.0 | 127 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 73.5/137 | 406 | 402 | 184 | 499 | 418 | 171 | 516 | 187 | 376 | 3159 | 521 | 510 | 436 | 180 | 542 | 451 | 383 | 180 | 452 | 3655 | 6814 |
| White M: 71.0/130 | 389 | 368 | 158 | 459 | 390 | 151 | 480 | 161 | 353 | 2909 | 486 | 482 | 396 | 148 | 503 | 420 | 360 | 155 | 415 | 3365 | 6274 |
| Gold M: 68.7/119 W: 73.2/131 | 364 | 354 | 135 | 428 | 311 | 135 | 424 | 140 | 341 | 2632 | 444 | 453 | 359 | 138 | 461 | 355 | 306 | 145 | 368 | 3029 | 5661 |
| Red M: 66.1/115 W: 70.8/124 | 336 | 339 | 120 | 402 | 270 | 130 | 396 | 127 | 321 | 2441 | 409 | 412 | 321 | 111 | 397 | 327 | 266 | 135 | 313 | 2691 | 5132 |
| Handicap | 6 | 8 | 16 | 10 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 17 | 1 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 10 | 4 | 18 | 6 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 15 | 1 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 3 |
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Great Course
Booked a $21 hot deal for this course. Course was in great shape, and had a fun layout. They had water in play on lots of the holes so shot selection off the tee is important. Greens were browning a little bit, but we're firm and rolled great. Definitely top notch conditions for fall.
This course is easily on par with $40-50 greens fee courses, if not better. You won't be disappointed.
Great value
Course is in terrific shape. 3some played in 3.5 hours. Group in front of us was quick & nobody behind us. Nice sandwich at the turn. Really nice day
Nice condition, flat, good design and pace of play
The course is a nice design and almost always in excellent condition, especially the greens. Large but separated trees line the fairways on most holes. It is a flat course with water hazards on 14 holes, a good layout but few truly scenic holes. Pace of play is usually very good though, and cold water to drink is always available twice a side. (Lately the white tees have been way too far forward, not sure what is going on there.)
Course improvement suggestions: 1) Please consider a 9 hole rate instead of just 18 (like Beacon Lakes, also goes with PGA's new "Play 9" theme), 2) Ensure that practice balls are by chipping area rather than players having to furnish their own golf balls (empty a large bucket or two first thing in the morning, pick them up at the very end of the day?) 3) If you have two singles that are total strangers, during slow times maybe not always make them share a cart.
In general, it is a nice design and has reasonable prices and the course is always in good condition. IMO you will not regret playing here.
Bright Sunny Day in La Porte
The course is in good shape for a municiple. There were too many tough to control, grassy weeds growing on certain holes (#1 for example) however. Tee boxes, greens, and fairways are in good shape. If you want to really enjoy your round, staying in the fairways as many times as possible. To me, #15 is the toughest hole on the course to make par on. This is one of the better public courses in the area in my opinion.
Wow, what a great course!
My first time playing this beautiful course. Drives have to be precise, narrow fairways and lots of water. This place has the best greens in south Texas. Putts are very true. The staff is very friendly. All around A+++
Great day
The course is in great shape minus some construction and grass on the 9th. We were able to get in and out in 3.5 hrs due the flexibility of the staff. The greens were nice and true. Everyone is friendly and helpful. The practice areas are also in great condition.
Golfnow hot deal
Got a great hot deal for $15. The course and the greens are in great shape. We were paired up with two other gentlemen that were pleasant to play with. The cart girl came around every few holes which was much needed because it was extremely hot outside. I have two complaints: the group in front of us were really slow and the maintenance crew were mowing the fairways on a number of holes that we played. I would recommend shutting the course down for a day to do the mowing of the fairways and rough, not while people are trying to tee off. I've played here for years and will be back.
Pace of play exceeded slow 5 hr round
The course is tight and has severe penalties if you do not drive ball straight. Additionally certain holes you must place the ball well or will be penalized even in the fairway! The greens were in great shape and ball rolled true but the pace of play was horrible! 5 hours to play a round in 95 degree heat is not worth it! Marshall was talking to everyone not speeding up play which means you can never get into a good rhythm. I would recommend if u play during the week because pace should be better however if it's the weekend I would find a different venue!!
Gem of a golf course
It's quite a drive from my house, but well worth it. Greens are well take cared of and fairways in great condition. First time here, will be back again.
Course was in great shape.
Have not played this course in about 20 yrs. so it was like playing for the first time. The course was a little wet in places due to the 2.5 inches of rain several days earlier, but overall the course was in great shape. With the water hazards on the course it made the round a little more difficult, but it was fun to play. I would compare the course to Eagle Point in Mt. Belvieu which is a very nice golf course. Looking forward to playing here again.
Good layout
Even if someone is walking, it is laid out in a way that does not require a lot of extra walking. The fairways have varying level if difficulty but it is not particularly a difficult course. The greens were in great shape. Overall, a good experience.
Fast Greens
This is a nice course with fairly quick greens. A real good value. Some water, some sand and a decent challenge with the wind.
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