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4.5
901 Reviews (901)
5 Stars
495
4 Stars
357
3 Stars
40
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.6
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.1
96.2%
Recommend this course
870 out of 901 reviews
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4.4
90 Reviews (90)
5 Stars
37
4 Stars
48
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.5
95.6%
Recommend this course
86 out of 90 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.4
168 Reviews (168)
5 Stars
76
4 Stars
83
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.5
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.5
95.8%
Recommend this course
161 out of 168 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Private
Par 72
Length 6901 yards
Slope 133
Rating 73.0
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Rocky Bayou Country Club
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Course Details

Year Built 1973
Greens TifEagle Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Bill Amick (1973) Earl Stone (2003)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Conference Facilities, Banquet Facilities, Locker Rooms

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Tennis

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Friendliest Courses in the U.S. (2016 #20)
  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Florida (2015 #19)

Reviews

4.5
901 Reviews (901)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 10
Undulating Greens 10
Elevation Changes 9
This course/club is great for:
Locals 12
Advanced Golfers 11
Seniors 9
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 12
Convenient to the City 10
In the 'Burbs 6

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Played On
Reviews 47
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
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
Played On
Reviews 62
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Rocky Bayou Review

Nice layout and conditions were good for this time of year.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Enjoyable

Enjoyed my round. Love that there is a variety of tee boxes. As a female that don’t drive the ball far, I appreciate well planned out tee boxes for we ladies who love the game of golf but don’t have big drives. Will be bringing friends back.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Loved it!

I truly enjoyed my round. It wasn’t over challenging and from the woman’s tees it was an attainable decent score round. I found that the course was in great shape except for one hole in which the green was in the fairway which I believe was because of repairs. We met a wonderful couple who were paired up with us and had a really fun time! The cart gal was kind and attentive. I felt the cost was great in comparison to the many other courses in the area. I am from MI but hope to come back before our trip is complete.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great time

Course really fun to play great shape for the time of the year.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Worth playing

Old Florida style course. Plenty of big trees. Nice layout and In good condition for winter. Some sandy spots on a few greens and #16 has a temporary green. Played in four hours. Didn't care for the burn pit that smoked up the course on the first 3-4 holes. Not cool. Otherwise, it was a good day.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good Round

The course is in good condition, I would give that part 5 stars, but the golf shop failed to inform us of 1 temporary green. Of course I would have played to it, instead of the regular green. Otherwise the Black tees (tips) do not get played much so they were in good shape. Pretty much all but 1 green was in great shape, decent speed. Fairways and tees were overseeded so they were good. Busy day so pace was slow, but we were a 2 some so there is that. I shot a 76 from the tips. Not a long course, but it gets its length from the longer par 3's.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart

On Your Own

No assistance at the Bag drop. Clubhouse is only a 25 yard walk. When I checked in, I was told I needed to share a cart with a fellow. At that time I questioned that statement since we would be using different T boxes. I was told I would be playing with another single who had not checked in and a couple who had already checked in. I as at the course 45 minutes early and was told T Times were on schedule. I practiced at the driving range area and putting green. While at the putting green I met the single. guy. He had a cart of his own. Apparently, the clubhouse listened better to a male than a female explaining the logic of pace of play and usage of different Tee boxes. The couple paired with us never appeared at the T area, even though we teed off 30 minutes later than our T Time. There was no official starter. The two of us were behind a 4 some which consisted of 3 walkers and 1 person using a cart. They were behind 3 people in carts. Carts can be taken to the parking lot before and after a round.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Rocky

Greens were fast, and one green had damage. Overall an excellent course in great shape for this time of year.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

nice course

A nice club and a good value. Greens were good. The fairways were thin and dormant but not bad. Overall , a good track.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Played On
Reviews 51
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
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Played On
Reviews 51
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

Good Challenge For All Golfers

Solid course, good mix of holes, diverse par 3's, exciting shots over water, blind shots and true greens make for a tough challenge for all golfers. Multiple tee boxes to choose from and take advantage of the photo opportunities on 9 & 18. Really good course for the locals and tourists to tesst their game. Surprisingly played a Sunday afternoon round in 4hrs 10 mins

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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