Bedford Valley Course at Gull Lake View Golf Club and Resort

We were excited to play this course and drove 90 minutes to come play it. We started and the guy behind the desk indicated that people were not playing fast that day and he was right. After waiting 10 minutes between each shot (it took 2:30 to play 8 holes) we just decided to bag it.

I am hopeful to replay this course and try to get out earlier in the day because it truly is a hidden gem. The course was in immaculate condition and the greens rolled true and were not too fast.

It's too bad we were not able enjoy the day as much as we would have hoped. We are accustomed to play 18 holes in 3:30 to 4:00 hours and a 5:30 to 6:00 round is just not doable for us.

The course itself was in great shape. Lots of length options for all skill levels, interesting layout and greens with contour without being extreme. Tees, fairways, rough, bunkers and greens all in great shape. The main challenge comes from the narrow fairways with overhanging mature trees and lots of doglegs. To score well, you must be driving the ball well and be able to work the ball left and right. Straight drives normally will either be through the fairway or leave longer shots to the green. The rough is not penal if you are off the fairway and finding balls is not difficult, but expect to have to navigate back to the fairway through trees without much chance of reaching the green in regulation.

One warning ... this is a popular guy getaway. The course was alive all day with inebriated yells, whoops and hollers. Not a good choice for couples play ... there were no women in sight. The tight fairways, tipsy golfers and lack of any on-course assistance contributed to painfully slow play on the back 9.

We stayed at the villas which were decent digs, but expect party central.

Bottom line ... a very nice course that is well maintained which is great for your guy getaway. If you are a couple looking for quiet resort golf away from the gentelmen's club crowd, we suggest you look elsewhere.

Course was very nice. It rained the day of golf but was still playable. I will go ahain

Best course I played in my area. It has something for every player, if your long back tees will challenge you and for the ladies this course will keep you in the game against your husband. ( don't know if I liked that). Overall a MUST play if you can.

Great course -Beautiful scenery-Greens great-

Bedford Valley has an old fashioned layout with many tree lined fairways. The fairways are generous and in excellent shape. The greens were putting true but a bit slow. Playing from the gold senior tees made play more enjoyable because this is one of the longer courses in the area! All in all a very beautiful course with many challenges and a fair test of golf.

Great course for the money.

Best public course in the county. Very challenging fast greens long track.

This is probably the most difficult of all the Gull Lake courses. Stay out of the rough. Great day!

Bedford Valley is another great course for all skill levels. Well manicured, beautiful, and good layout. It's in our weekly rotation cause we love playing there. Food is delicious, staff is wonderful, and very accommodating. Put Bedford Valley on your list.

I've played just about every course in the Kalamazoo/Battle Creek area this year and Bedford Valley was the best value of this year! I am a member at another course in the area that has highly touted greens.... Bedford Valley's were better. In fact, they were the nicest greens I've played on this year! The rest of the course was simply stellar. The staff was great, the course was great, play moved at a good, quick pace and I had a wonderful time... until I added up my score. Which speaks highly for BV's challenging nature. And speaking of nature, the course is beautiful. The ol' girl might be a bit of a drive, but she is the forgotten jewel in the Scott's family crown! Hats off to the staff and crew who work there! Thank you for the attention to detail. Mowed roughs, manicured sand in the traps, plush fairways, and excellent greens.... It doesn't get any better than this! Thanks Bedford Valley!

weather was very cool and windy but course was excellent.

Beautiful course. I have played it for years. Course set-up is challenging but fair. Place of play is the best the area.

Course was in great shape, friendly staff that pays attention to pace of play. Greens are slow, but thats not necessarily a bad thing. Some pin placements left for some winding, challenging putts

An "old style" course with "what you see is what you get" holes. No tricks, but a series of interesting and varied holes. Lots of trees, but not much thick rough, so finding wayward balls is easy. The greens were in great condition. Easily one of the best golf values in mid-Michigan if you are looking for a quality course.

North of Battle Creek, about 30 minutes from I-94, Bedford Valley is a local gem well worth the visit. Picturesque from start to finish, the course will provide a fun challenge for all golfers. Tricky greens, some water and green-side bunkers make you want to think before you swing!

The facilities are excellent. My only suggestion for improvement is more food offerings. Will definitely play again.

Recommend!

This is a challenging beautiful course. Really enjoyed everything!

Big greens, true reads- stay below the hole. Nice mature trees, a bit tighter on the back. Most greens are a bit elevated requiring a bit more club. No gimmicks.

like older look, good greens and bunkers. Also a good value.

An old course with great character. Huge trees, excellent course conditions, hilly terrain, perfect greens. Of all the gull lake courses I played, this was my favorite.