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Value
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Layout
4.3
Friendliness
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Pace
4.2
Amenities
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7004 yards
Slope 122
Rating 72.4

Editor's Note: Course closed for business on 01/31/2019.

There are two 18-hole championship golf courses available at the Bay Club in Berlin, which is conveniently situated just a few miles outside of Ocean City. Both the East and West Courses are routed through mature woodlands and incorporate 426 acres of lakes and wetlands, both man-made and natural. The East Course was the second course at the club, added in 1999. Measuring just over 7,000 yards, it is the longer of the two golf courses but only by about 50 yards. While the original West Course may be famous for its signature island green hole, dubbed "Devil's Island," the East also boasts an island green. The "Paradise Island" green may not be as dramatic but it is certainly still a challenge. The golf course is also known for being one of the only courses in the area to feature tour-quality Zoysia grass fairways.

Course Details

Year Built 1999
Fairways Zoysia
Greens Bent
Golf Season Year round
Architect Charles Priestley

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Maryland (2018 #7)

Reviews

4.1
107 Reviews (107)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 12
Brunch 6
Watching the Game 6
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 17
Bunkers 16
Forced Carries 11
This course/club is great for:
Locals 15
Playing Multiple Courses 15
Advanced Golfers 11
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 14
Worth the Drive 12
Near Local Attractions 10

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Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Jersey N Y C Advisor
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Great Experience

From the moment we arrived at Bay Club until the moment we left, both me and the other person I played with had an amazing experience.

From checking in and paying to getting greeted by the starter, the whole staff was super friendly. We had an 8am tee time on the West course, and the starter gave us an option: we could play behind a threesome on the west, or be the first out there on the East. We had wanted to play Devil's Island, so we chose the West option. Another thing we really liked was that they didn't pair us up with another 2 players. I feel like most people want to play with only 2 when booking, and people normally get paired up. Playing as a two made the round fly by.

The course was amazing. The greens were sneaky, but still gave the roll an opportunity to fall. Although the rough was really thick, the course played amazing. I had actually shot my best round ever until I reached the 9th hole.

The 9th and 18th share a massive green, lake, and some bunkers. Both the 9th and 18th were the hardest holes in my opinion, and both holes ruined my score.

The lady in the kitchen was one of the nicer ladies I have every met. She was super generous and willing to help, and had the thick Maryland accent that almost all Jersey boys love.

For 60 dollars, I would recommend this place to anyone. If you are staying in OCMD, it is about 15 minutes off the island, and the price for what you get was so worth it.

Great experience, would absolutely play there again. I have added a logo ball to my collection.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice course

A nice course, but due to recent rain there were many soggy areas. Staff was very friendly and helpful.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 109
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 55
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

East course is a great choice

I have played the East course before and this time brought a friend. We loved the awesome fairways which promote great iron play and an enjoyable experience. The greens were nice and rolled true and the conditions were very good. The course winds through the trees and no homes in view make the round very peaceful. You have to play the East! The staff was very friendly and we can’t wait to come back to play the West course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course was still wet from earlier week rain storms, cart path only. Course was in very good condition considering all the rain. One of the better courses near lower Delaware

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
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 6
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Tight Fairways

So, the staff were excellent, better than most places and it was extremely busy for a Monday! Turns out they had a huge outing on the other course too. Pace of play was slow because of how packed it was, so I can’t fault them for it. The course was very wet for how dry the weather has been. I can’t fault the course for being narrow from tee to green, I have myself to blame for hitting driver on every par four! It’s a great value for the money and courses in the area best advice I can give is to make sure it’s dry.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great courses

Would highly recommend. Good layout with practical value and very friendly staff.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great conditions, good layout, average service

Staff was appropriate but did not exceed expectations;
Was met with the appropriate welcome but staff seeemed
just short of bothered with the patronage; had to place the flag in last 4 holes as we first group and d we played “too fast; you got in front of the guy cutting the greens”. In 30 years of playing golf, I can say that this was a first.. All in all, an above average experience but staff could use a lesson on customer service excellence. Course conditions were excellent; love the type of fairway grass that perched the ball up beautifully.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great round

Course was in great shape., Greens were just the right speed. Great value for the price

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Enjoyed playing the zoysia grass fairways; greens in very good shape. Staff friendly; very good value for the money. I will definitely return to play this course again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 37
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Great course for the average golfer

The staff is TOP NOTCH!!! Extremely friendly!!!! The East Course is pretty wide open and not a lot of forced carries — which is perfect for mid to high handicappers. Great Sunday Special for those over 55. The list price is $79 but the course conditions don’t justify that. The greens are fast but true. Definitely need to bring a GPS with you because markings (other than the 150) are tough to find. Tee boxes need some work. The course doesn’t drain well. Fairways need some TLC. That said, you won’t dip into your retirement account to play here. As I said, the staff is fantastic!!!!

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Great staff

Best staff around especially if mike Tritapoe stays around all around great guy

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun and frozen!

It was 26° and no wind blowing! Ball roll was incredible! Didn't lose a ball until the 15th hole and that was because the ball stopped in the middle of the pond on the ice! We weren't the only two playing, there were others as well. This is a testament to how great this course is when you have folks playing in freezing weather! Enough said, just imagine it when. The weather is warmer.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Staff was friendly and professional. The greens were the fastest and smoothest that I have played all year. Fairways were wet in spots and it was cart path only for about half the holes which was not bad for the end of November.
Speed of play was slow and we waited on many holes. No marshall's were available to speed up play. Since it was late in the season, staff was most likely reduced. In the future it would be a good idea to have staff available "on call" for weekend days when the weather is warm as it was today.
Overall, it was very good value for the money paid on a hot deal.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

East

I enjoy playing this course its open and good good for the intermediate player. The greens were in excellent condition but the course itself was wet. Overall an excellent outting

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Round

My best round on the East Course...something to remember!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good value for the price

Though many holes seemed similar this course was a good value for the price. It was cart path only because it had rain which made it seem long.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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