2470 Old Bridge Road, Bay City, Michigan 48706, US
(989) 686-3500
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About Bay Valley Resort

The Bay Valley Resort in Bay City can be enjoyed for business or pleasure. The resort is centrally located right off of Interstate-75 in Michigan's mid-section. Lake and golf course views can be had from the Royal Troon Ballroom, dining outdoor terrace and Player's Lounge. Guest rooms feature one king-sized bed or two double beds. Parlor suites include a king bed and comfortable seating area. Complimentary continental breakfast and internet, a fitness room, hot tub, sauna, live entertainment and an indoor/outdoor heated pool are just a few of the perks. Water hazards define the golf course, designed by Desmond Muirhead in 1973.

Facts

Price Range$$
Property Class★★★
Acres470
Year Opened1972
Number of Units100-300

Amenities

RestaurantsCasual
Room TypesRoom
PoolIndoor
Fitness CenterYes
Practice FacilityYes
Banquet SpaceYes

Services

Room ServiceYes

Rules

Is the resort pet friendly?No
Is resort stay required for a tee time?No

Golf courses at Bay Valley Resort

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Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

ok, not great

I played the front 9. There was a lot of goose poop. The cart was old and jerked a LOT when it finally decided to go.

Course was in ok shape, not great. Somewhat dry.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Night and day

I played bay valley 3 years ago and haven't been back until today... it's such a pleasant experience. From the kindness of Charles in the clubhouse to the starter who gave me a few good tips on the course. I felt very welcomed. The course is well taken care of, greens are true. Challenging enough but gives you some opportunities to make birdies. I love the pebble beach feeling holes with water going all the way up the left side of the hole and trouble if you go to far right. I will definitely be back very soon! Highly recommend for golfers in this area

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 14
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Wow this course needs help

Course was one of the worst courses I’ve played. The whole course was burned out, parts of the rough that hasn’t seen a mower in weeks. Paid for 18 but only played 9 because no ranger on the course keeping pace of play up which lead to 3 hour 9 holes. This course needs a new owner or someone who cares!

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Alot better than last year

The tees were a bit hard. Maybe need more water. Some of the greens were spotted but for the price they are charging not bad condition.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Solid Value - Slow Pace

For the value the course is in great condition. Unfortunately the pace of play was horrible. 5+ hours to play 18 is unacceptable. Better time management and enforcing faster pace of play was needed.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Exceptional value for a course back on the rise

This course clearly had its heyday back in the 80s and 90s and went through quite the downturn. Fortunately, there are new owners who are putting money and effort into the course and resort the greens are exceptional especially this early into the season. The course layout is spectacular and provides a challenge from all tees. Seems like the chorus can get a little muddy at times, but I have confidence that this will continue to improve as the weather does as well. Played here three or four times already this season and have been incredibly impressed with the value. I have no doubt the price will soon go up as people realize how great it is.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 124
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Improving

First and most importantly, the greens were perfect-smooth and fast. A treat tour on. Fairways were good. Several staff working on the sand traps - huge improvement Tee boxes were ok. Really impressed and glad to see all the improvements.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Bounce Back Year

Management put a lot of money into fixing this course up. Outside of the wet spots, course was in great shape. Now that it's back on GolfNow, I'll be golfing here at least a few times a month.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 41
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

You can already see a difference

Played it in the midst of days when we were getting tons of rain, so it wouldn’t be fair to review the overall course conditions. What was impressive were the greens. In the end, if the fairways and roughs continue to get the attention that the greens are already are, then the course is worth playing.

Doug knows how to run a program/course and motivate employees. Things are looking up for a course whose layout has long been fun for golfers in the Tri-Cities when properly cared for.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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