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Bayou Golf Course
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Joe Finger laid the Bayou out in the 1970s. The links-style course he carved out of the 200 acres along Moses Bayou has plenty of water and elevated tees and greens. The Galveston Bay winds affect this open course, so the 6,665-yard, par 72 plays significantly longer. Every par 5 is over 500 yards, and four of the par 4s are over 400 yards.
On the front, the long par 4 No. 6 is tough because the approach must carry the bayou to a tiny green. And No. 10 involves a lake off the tee and on the approach.
The back is what really tears into the soul of a golfer, though, presenting a 580-yard double dogleg on No. 15 followed just a short while later by the ridiculous 475-yard par 4 17th. This hole is lined on the left by old Moses, and water hazards creep into the fairway. The inevitably long approach goes into an elevated green guarded by water.
Getting there : From Hwy. 146 south, turn right on Loop 197, and head over to Ted Dudley Dr. Turn right, and the course is on the right side of the street.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 72 | 6665 yards | 71.0 | 114 |
| White | 72 | 6251 yards | 69.4 | 111 |
| Red (W) | 73 | 5448 yards | 70.0 | 118 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 72.5/123 | 511 | 366 | 414 | 335 | 180 | 414 | 134 | 502 | 412 | 3268 | 481 | 361 | 368 | 164 | 349 | 562 | 191 | 459 | 393 | 3328 | 6596 |
| White M: 70.7/120 W: 75.5/130 | 490 | 352 | 395 | 318 | 167 | 385 | 117 | 487 | 393 | 3104 | 419 | 349 | 355 | 149 | 332 | 506 | 161 | 444 | 333 | 3048 | 6152 |
| Gold M: 68.8/118 W: 73.6/126 | 462 | 310 | 370 | 295 | 150 | 360 | 100 | 460 | 377 | 2884 | 409 | 339 | 345 | 139 | 322 | 477 | 144 | 428 | 313 | 2916 | 5800 |
| Red M: 66.0/113 W: 71.3/121 | 421 | 300 | 282 | 281 | 140 | 296 | 94 | 418 | 323 | 2555 | 326 | 331 | 330 | 135 | 313 | 438 | 134 | 411 | 278 | 2696 | 5251 |
| Handicap | 10 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 16 | 6 | 15 | 9 | 11 | 17 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 10 | 4 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 2 | 18 | 14 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 13 | 11 |
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Photo submitted by aahawkinssr on 12/27/2025
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Photo submitted by Zeuswon on 07/28/2023
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Photo submitted by Zeuswon on 07/28/2023
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Photo submitted by ShibTx on 10/18/2021
Course need some work
The course reviews didn’t come close to how bad of shape this course is in. This is almost a goat ranch but I’ve seen a little worse. They’ve really let this course go down. I don’t know if it was because of Hurricane Harvey that’s made it challenging but it’s in bad shape. Plenty of fairways that are messed up and areas that are unplayable because eithe no grass or too muddy all the time. Either way this is not a 3 or 4 star facility. I give it a 1 1/2.
Terrible condition.
Greens are in terrible shape. They have mini trees growing out of them, not sure why but seems they’re only cutting them every couple days. Way too bumpy and the overall condition of the course is just bad. Worst course I’ve ever played on.
Great getaway for the price. ...
Good pace of play.pro shop friendly. Fairways has a few spots that look like rotten by water. Other than that pretty good.
Best bang for your buck.
I had an exceptional experience playing this course. My tee time was at 1030 and I was running a few minutes late. The course operator was very friendly and allowed me to tee off as soon as I was ready. Even though there was a tournament that had started before me there was no slow down at all in play time. The course was in really good shape despite the bad weather we’ve had recently. Even though I still consider myself a novice, the course isn’t overly difficult but is still challenging enough and enjoyable at every bend. I would highly recommend this course to all.
Rain issues
Friendly staff said had rain issues from earlier in week so cart paths only. Also very brown and greens had weeds from failure to spray/treat last fall. Really too early to play in Texas this time of year. Played in San Antonio and same early season issues but not rain.
catr patn only
Call before you go as this course does NOT drain at all. No rain for several days but course was still soaked to the point of not being playable. I quit after 9. Call first
Mud!!!!!
Don't play if it's rained in the last five days. Always muddy and I haven't even mentioned the tide. If it's dry and available on golf now, well worth the $15.
Neglected
This course has become progressively worse over the years. You either get hard pan cow pasture or a flooded gumbo swamp. Fairways are dead and unmowed and the greens are worse. Won't be back.
Good shape, fast pace & priced right.
Had a good time thanks to Golfnow. The course is in pretty good shape considering the weather we have had. The greens were lightning fast. Will be back.
Wading in water
The course was completely saturated. Was told there was 2 inches of rain 2 days earlier. Cart path only made for a longer day than anticipated.
Fun Course
Challenging with the wind, but it makes for a fun round.
Good shape and fast greens
I have been playing this course for years and the course was in good shape, and the greens were the fastest I have ever seen for this course. We played early in the morning and had to fight the fog for the first couple of holes. Overall it was great round.
Nice golf course.
Bayou Golf Course is in great condition. The greens are fantastic. A great value.
Freaky fast
Course and weather conditions were perfect. However, the greens were super fast. Prior to tee off the staff informed us, the greens measured 14 on the stimpmeter and that was an understatement.
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