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Bay Valley Hotel & Resort
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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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 71 | 6661 yards | 72.2 | 131 |
| Blue | 71 | 6175 yards | 70.1 | 125 |
| White | 71 | 5629 yards | 67.8 | 119 |
| Red | 71 | 4923 yards | 69.0 | 121 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 72.1/132 | 346 | 354 | 461 | 390 | 174 | 587 | 154 | 476 | 320 | 3262 | 421 | 404 | 367 | 227 | 554 | 170 | 356 | 519 | 381 | 3399 | 6661 |
| Blue M: 70.0/126 | 335 | 291 | 442 | 362 | 156 | 547 | 141 | 433 | 309 | 3016 | 388 | 375 | 359 | 208 | 500 | 162 | 324 | 487 | 356 | 3159 | 6175 |
| White M: 68.1/121 | 293 | 262 | 392 | 347 | 145 | 515 | 106 | 372 | 275 | 2707 | 379 | 364 | 334 | 160 | 441 | 129 | 312 | 455 | 348 | 2922 | 5629 |
| Red M: 63.5/107 W: 68.1/119 | 287 | 230 | 383 | 319 | 71 | 319 | 101 | 314 | 242 | 2266 | 354 | 336 | 324 | 149 | 397 | 90 | 275 | 408 | 324 | 2657 | 4923 |
| Handicap | 11 | 15 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 2 | 8 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 18 | 10 | 12 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap (W) | 11 | 15 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 4 | 6 | 14 | 10 | 2 | 16 | 18 | 8 | 12 |
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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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Photo submitted by u183373765 on 10/19/2023
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Photo submitted by u029438704 on 08/05/2019
Championship Course Outstanding Value
Always enjoy our time on this course, accommodating friendly staff , layout is a good as you’ll find , challenging mix of long short left right , water sand trees conditions are pretty good. Least expensive course around, if don’t expect brand new carts or a fancy pro shop you’ll be ok.
Resort????
If you like resort like golf courses, lodging, amenities, then this is the place for you to NOT come. How can they vlam this to be a “resort”is mind boggling. Lodging building looks nice from the outside however, the golf course leaves something to be desired. Very poor or lake of “next hole” signage especially after hole #2 as the cart pTh with lead you to #9. #3 is like a 1/4 mile down the other way with no signage.
Fun round
Played Bay Valley for the first time. Very interesting layout and with all the recent rain the course was in good condition. Greens were soft and held nicely. My wife and I played this as a a Hot Deal so the price was right. I will look to play here again.
This course has made huge strides in returning to its glory from several years ago. Greens and tees are in great shape. Always liked the layout of this course, but the extra watering has really paid off. Clubhouse needs major work, but who cares for the 1 minute you are in there to pay.
Day with brother on the course
Played many times before. Greens were very hard. Pace of play was good. Bunkers, as most in Michigan, are not fit to be hit from. Tough flag positions.
Great place great staff
Been golfing here for 20 years. I have seen the good the bad and the ugly...and now coming back to the good thanks to some personal changes. The clubhouse staff is some of the best around. The greens are in great shape, fairways are coming back, bunkers need some work and it all takes time. Keep up the good work
Played this course since 1974
My favorite
The people who run the course ars the best
Thank you
course review
I have played this course several time over the past two years this year has been the best condition that the course has been in for sometime, the year before the tee boxes were a disgrace but a lot has went into the course since then with proper management this could become a standout course. More golfers have to lear to repair their divots. This course is a great bang for the buck.
Enjoy the Fall Golf and Colors
What a great play to golf. Well worth the stop if you're going north or driving there for the day. The people here are fantastic and one of the best in customer care in the Saginaw Bay area. Course is well maintained, not an easy course at all but not that hard that you don't ever want to come back, great mix of tough and not so tough holes.
A come back course
The reason I say a come back course is the previous management was not putting anything back into the case and was still trying to charge a top dollarr. The present management is really improving the course the greens are quick and true and well maintained. You can see a lot of improvement in the course. The course is getting a lot of play because of the pricing of 25.00 for 18 and a cart, it the course is returning to the course of years ago. Great job guys.
Hot as heck
Greens were in decent shape considering the lack of rain. Pace of play was very good. Only saw cart girl once... could have really used something to drink (very hot).
BV Needs Care
Course is a great layout. But probably due to lack of profits the course has suffered and is in need of maintenance. Tee boxes are rough to say the least. Greens in pretty good shape. Fairway is OK. Cart paths are real bumpy. I'm willing to return for more rounds but not willing to pay more for it.
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well established course
course was in great condition and perfect weather made it an ideal day
Much Improved!!
Course has really rebounded compared to how it was a couple of years ago. Greens are in great shape.
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