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Bay Valley remains as a great place to play in the Tri-Cities. Easily in the top 2-3 public courses in the area. Some terrific signature holes. The pro-shop staff is knowledgeable and accommodating. A solid afternoon of good golf.

The course covers lots of real estate, and offers some panoramic views of Lake Charlevoix and even Lake Michigan. Some holes are among the best in the North. Many challenging holes with "target" golf expectations. Not as manicured as some in Northern Michigan, but well worth playing at the right fee.

The layout is still there, mid-fairway bunkers, sand around the greens, and large true greens, but the course is far from its heyday. If the greens aren't watered well they will be burned out by the end of June. Fairways are mowed, but not groomed, sand is hard packed with some vegetation in the mix. A solid country club course has become much less.