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4.5
604 Reviews (604)
5 Stars
294
4 Stars
263
3 Stars
37
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.7
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.1
97.9%
Recommend this course
583 out of 604 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.7
28 Reviews (28)
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.8
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.6
100.0%
Recommend this course
28 out of 28 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.6
82 Reviews (82)
5 Stars
51
4 Stars
27
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.8
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
100.0%
Recommend this course
82 out of 82 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public/Municipal
Par 72
Length 6768 yards
Slope 135
Rating 73.0
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Bay Forest Golf Club
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Course Details

Year Built 1988
Golf Season Year round
Architect Jay Riviere

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

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

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Conference Facilities

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Texas (2022 #5)

Reviews

4.5
604 Reviews (604)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 15
Patio Dining 9
Brunch 6
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 25
Bunkers 14
Forced Carries 13
This course/club is great for:
Locals 20
Advanced Golfers 18
Seniors 12
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 15
Worth the Drive 14
In the 'Burbs 10

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Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Staff and Greens

Staff was very courteous and the greens were in great shape. The speed of the greens was excellent.
Look forward to our next round…thx

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

One of the best deals around

Course is always in good condition. Greens were great despite being very dry from the current drought we have.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course near Kemah

Played here for the first time, could t believe how nice the course was. Great value for the money.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Great golf course!

This golf course really has a lot going for it! Pace of play was very good. Staff was very helpful and friendly and enjoyed the layout. Great time!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens are pretty rugged

This course usually has very good greens. Today they were bumpy & slow. Conditions seem to have suffered in Houston heat.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 32
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Greens were rugged

Greens were not up to usual standard & pace of play was so slow we left after 16 holes .I've played here a lot, so I hope this is a minor blip and doesn't become the new standard.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 20
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 8
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
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 45
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 85
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always good conditions

I’ve been playing here for 25yrs and the course is always in good shape. The pace of play always seems to be a little slow (4.5hr round). The greens are in great shape. They were a little slower this time maybe from the rain the night before. Overall good experience.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great venue

Best value in the area.
Fast greens.
Challenging.
5 par 3's that are not too long.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/05/2023

Your feedback is important to us, Harold3896746. Thank you for sharing your 5-star experience. We look forward to seeing you again at the course soon! Thanks for choosing Bay Forest Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
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Commented on 06/05/2023

ahol80, thank you for the awesome rating! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another great experience, and thanks for choosing Bay Forest Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Bay Forest is top notch!

ALWAYS the best greens in the area! Some of the fairways were a little bumpy but not bad. The course is in GREAT SHAPE! All 18 greens were perfect and true! Impressed considering what I've seen around the east side of Houston! No wonder tee times are hard to get in early AM! Great job to Bay Forest staff! always a great place to play!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

Greens and fairways are always in great shape! Can’t go wrong with $40 for this course

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/30/2023

kellycerneka, thanks for the amazing review and for choosing Bay Forest Golf Course. We hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Kc

Very well maintained course as well as pace of play

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/30/2023

Thank you for your review, u285803175. We will pass along your positive experience and feedback to our team at Bay Forest Golf Course. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

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