Bay Valley Hotel & Resort
About
Bay Valley Resort & Conference Center is situated in the heart of the Great Lakes Region of Bay City. Desmond Muirhead designed the golf course in 1973. The traditional layout is characterized by its very large, fast greens. Water is a prominent feature on the course, coming into play on 13 holes. The golf course is also well bunkered, but there are only rare occasions where you'll have to carry a bunker in order to reach the green, and it is quite forgiving even if your shots are short. The terrain is mostly flat, making it a pleasant golf course to walk. It's not the most formidable test, but it's an excellent option for advanced players looking for a casual round or beginners who want some practice. Bay Valley's playability makes it ideal for tournaments and group outings as well.
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Photo submitted by u183373765 on 10/19/2023
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Photo submitted by u183373765 on 10/19/2023
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Photo submitted by u183373765 on 10/19/2023
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Photo submitted by u183373765 on 10/19/2023
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Photo submitted by u183373765 on 10/19/2023
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Golfer Reviews
Course is in good shape. Can't beat the price. Fun course to play. Not easy but you can score if you are playing well.
This course has a fair layout with a good mix of holes. Course setup and condition has improved. The pace of play is usually good. The price can't be beat and staff is very friendly. It has a laid back atmosphere. Doesn't have the bells and whistles of an elite course but doesn't have the price either.
Large, fast greens in superb shape.
The course welcomed our foursome and made it very easy to use the Golf Now website and rate offered. Tee times were adhered to and starter was very friendly and informative on when to get started.
The course itself was in very good shape with the speed and condition of the greens being a highlight of the course. This day of golf was a very enjoyable experience.
Unique
Every hole was unique. Water on some holes, sand traps on others and even marshes. Loved the fact that we also had bends with blind greens on a few holes.
Player friendly, but water. It helps to hit straight.
Regular rack rate is $44.00. GOLFNOW rate $23.00. SUPER SAVER DEAL was $16.00 for 18 with a cart. Good rates on the beer cart also.
Great Course for the $$ - pace of play was really, really slow
1st time playing this course. Proshop was very sparse, but staff was friendly and helpful. Practice facility was fine with two putting greens. Starter got us off early and 1st few holes were fine. After that, we waited on every tee box at least 10 minutes which resulted in nearly a 6 hour round. The guys behind me were a 5 some and had a cooler boom box and would drive right up while you were teeing off with the music blasting - no course marshalls ever said anything to help play. Great course fo the $$ and I will go back, but beware of Saturday morning tee times and slow play - maybe a weekday morning would be better!
Course is in good shape.
Being new to the course, we struggled a bit figuring out where the next hole was located. Twice we had to ask other golferes. Otherwise, nice day out golfing.
Bring your driver!
Great course! 2 of us riding took 3.5 hours on a Wednesday. You must have a good drive to par this course. Staff was friendly and helpful. Had a bad thunder storm at 4am with a lot of rain, and the course was in great shape like nothing happened by 1230 for our tee time. Great value.
Course was in pretty good condition.
Enjoyed the course. Pace was a little slow. The greens were definitely not fast. That was the most disappointing part of the round.
Well maintained and a great price
Bay Valley Golf Club is a great layout and well maintained.
At $23/18 holes with cart, I do not think you can find a better value in Michigan.
Pace of play was reasonable at about 4 hours on a Friday afternoon.
Definitely would recommend this course.
Great buy for the money
Course is in great shape. The play moved right along, the holes had a good variety, some easy some more challenging, and greens were smooth at a reasonable speed.
Fast and true greens
Course was in great shape,fast greens. Was great to see some deer and fawns on the back nine. Play moved along at a good pace for a holiday. Staff was friendly and helpful, will play there again.
Well maintained course with nice challenges
Overall the course was in good conditions, and the greens rolled true. I thought the greens were challenging so it stayed very interesting. I paid 23 dollars for 18 and a cart. Normal price was 50 dollars on the weekend. I thought for 23 dollars it was a great deal, but I would never pay the normal 50 to play there. Great course when you can get the deal!
Caught up in league play
League play slowed me downed for the first 9. Rushed back 9 just to finish the complete round.
50 people with the same tee time
When I booked the tee time I saw a it as an unbelievable deal. After approaching the first tee mW and my playing partner saw why it was a deal. Not only were we booked for the 6pm tee time but apparently so were the 20 players waiting in front of us on the first tee. I cannot complain about the rate because it was $8 for "18 holes". But we barely had enough time to play 9 holes in 3 hours on tye dot and quit at dark. Next time around I will pass if the same offer stands.
very scenic course
They were very friendly, called us by name. Resevations right on details and lovely practice putting greens available. Played as twosome and had no problems. Very scenic course.
A great course to play.
The tee boxes are flat, the fairways are in great condition with nice grass. The greens were a little fast but in nice condition.