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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.
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Top Courses in Texas(2022 #5)
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Conditions4.2
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Value4.8
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Layout4.3
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Friendliness4.6
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Pace4.1
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Amenities3.9
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needs improvement
The course was not in good shape. Pictures are not accurate.
Getting There
I like this course due to the water hazards being everywhere. Makes you work the bag, instead of just grabbing the next longest club. I've played it several times. This time I played, however, the greens weren't in the best of shape, some bare spots and they were sanded. Sand made the speed of each green different and unpredictable. Hopefully, it's just the growing pains as the course prepares for further in the season. On the other hand, the fairways were in great shape. Tee boxes were well mowed. Only complaint is the greens. Food was fantastic, and I was glad to see a beer cart out on the course.
Nice course for beginners
I played my first round of golf at Bay Forest and have gone back because I enjoyed it. The course itself is in good shape and fun to play.
Steady Course...has consistent greens
They do a great job maintaining course. Most greens on other courses are not so good but Bay Forest does a good job even in Fall season. I have grown attached to course because always meet friendly golfers. I love the fact they have a marshall on weekdays putting groups together.
Mizunoman Approved!
Fun Course
This is one of my favorite public courses in the area. It offers a challenge for the better golfers but is also not too difficult for someone who is average like myself and just looking to have a good time. The greens are in pretty good shape and the fairways are nice as well. Some other courses in the area have fairways that are like hitting off of dry, cracked mud so I appreciate that this course is in pretty good shape.
Great course.
A little tough because it's a bit narrow in spots but a good challenging course. You have an extra par 5 and an almost drivable par 4.
Decent condition for this time of year
Course was in decent condition for this time of year. Fairways were pretty hard, but that is normal for Houston in the wintertime.
Greens were decent and rolled ok. There were some greens with thin spots and a lot of greens had Poa in them.
Staff is friendly.
If you have not played the course, it has a lot of water to deal with but the landing areas are fairly generous.
Good southeast side course
Good Course with interesting layout and very good greens, Has 5 Par 5s and 5 par 3s. A bit of a drive from western side of town but worth a return visit in the spring and summer.
Value Here
One of the best values in the Houston area, this course has all the water that you can stand.
The greens can really get rolling, although they are a bit hard.
The staff is friendly enough, and the cart attendant is usually on duty through the week.
This course has a few short par 5's so you can make up some ground on your buddies if you have to press.
Number 9 is a short par four. It is as narrow as a hallway, lined with trees.
Excellent as always
Have played this course more than a couple hundred times probably. Love this course. It never disappoints. Greens in excellent shape. Fairways a bit bumpy but they are working on that. Water on 15 of the 18 holes ensure you don't get too confident. If it becomes too easy from the whites, move back to the blues... One of the best courses in Houston area for the money.
Some Great holes 5 ,and 16 nice location
Overall great course to play plenty of par5s and hole 5 and 16 are exceptional. Nice greens too
Great course
The course was great condition. Green and fairway are excellent.
Nice track
Enjoyed playing this course. Not much topographical variation, but water on most holes keeps it interesting. Greens in excellent shape, traps good. Fairways OK for this time of year. Five par fives and five par threes are a bit different. Very good value for the $$, definitely want to play it again.
THIS COURSE IS GREAT FOR ALL HANDICAPS
Greg and the staff are great! Everyone who plays this course will feel right at home. The greens are some of the best around. Course is always well manicured. You won't regret the drive!
HENRY STEVENSON
Nice layout
The course is challenging with water and play on many holes but not too difficult to avoid if you block them out mentally water hazards I mean greens are in excellent shape grass barely growing out but rolling true. Practice facilities are an added bonus especially the chipping area.
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