The Bay Club - East Course
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About
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.
Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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Black | 72 | 7004 yards | 72.4 | 122 |
Blue | 72 | 6750 yards | 71.2 | 120 |
White | 72 | 6125 yards | 68.4 | 115 |
Red (W) | 72 | 5231 yards | 67.4 | 115 |
Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
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Black M: 72.9/124 | 390 | 439 | 501 | 329 | 472 | 227 | 390 | 214 | 546 | 3508 | 407 | 430 | 330 | 163 | 394 | 582 | 435 | 225 | 530 | 3496 | 7004 |
Blue M: 72.3/122 | 383 | 432 | 477 | 322 | 441 | 219 | 383 | 198 | 539 | 3394 | 400 | 423 | 323 | 155 | 387 | 535 | 428 | 185 | 520 | 3356 | 6750 |
White M: 68.4/116 W: 75.6/134 | 362 | 401 | 441 | 287 | 410 | 179 | 342 | 176 | 488 | 3086 | 366 | 388 | 298 | 122 | 355 | 495 | 389 | 169 | 457 | 3039 | 6125 |
Blended M: 67.4/112 W: 73.8/133 | 362 | 334 | 441 | 287 | 349 | 179 | 342 | 176 | 417 | 2887 | 366 | 321 | 298 | 122 | 355 | 495 | 358 | 129 | 457 | 2901 | 5788 |
Green M: 64.4/106 W: 70.6/127 | 313 | 334 | 389 | 238 | 349 | 135 | 292 | 159 | 417 | 2626 | 289 | 321 | 260 | 98 | 305 | 465 | 358 | 129 | 380 | 2605 | 5231 |
Handicap | 11 | 5 | 15 | 17 | 1 | 9 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 4 | 16 | 18 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 2 | |||
Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
Handicap (W) | 11 | 5 | 15 | 17 | 1 | 9 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 6 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 2 |
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Bay Club-East and West
Even with the 2 inches of rain they had the night before the course was in very good condition. I love playing both courses as they are quite different and challenging. Staff is always super friendly and I can roll thru 36 holes in about 5 hours on a sunday afternoon.
Hottest day of the year
Greens recently aerated so putting was not fun. Some of the tee boxes needed to be mowed. But for the most part average for what we paid.
First time played
Was recommended by staff after playing West course. Did not disappoint. Very well maintained and close to Ocean City.
First time play
Excellent course near Ocean City. Very well maintained and nice course to play.
Bay Club East
Fair condition for a fair price. Tee boxes need a lot of work as well as some fairways. Greens ok.
Great Course
Played at 11:30 and the course wasn't crowded at all. This course is more geared towards the amateur golfer, however can even challenge the more experienced. Tee boxes were rough in spots but the fairways and greens were incredible. The staff is very polite and the pace of play is more than adequate.
9 & 9
Ended up playing both back 9s, because of flooding on the course. Was an understandable cart path only kind of day. Was heading to Ocean City, MD and decided to play before checking in.
West Course
The course is very nicely kept. It is a relatively short course when playing from the White tees. The tee area on some holes could use a bit of maintenance but the rest of the course is immaculate. The few holes where water is in play make it a bit challenging on a relatively easy course. Not crowded at all. Show up and start. This is the perfect course for the 5 time a year player.. like myself. . and a beginner...I think that if you have a low handicap and played from the White tees...par is very attainable.
Average Course
Played the East course at the Bay Club. Not sure what we were expecting but I guess a little more. The fairways they advertise are nice. Tee boxes are average at best. The rough can be very spotty, some area's with grass other area bare spots.
The design - how to describe ? Well there are definitely no blind shots. In fact there are 17 holes exactly the same of varying degrees of length. one par 5 has a slight dog leg. If you are looking for a wide open , vanilla course that plays easy then this is for you.
P.S. - greens in nice shape but very slow.
will return
very nice course, STAFF WAS OUTSTANDING!!!!
two 18 hole courses in one location, both are challenging for the mid-handicapper.
Zoysia fairways
Some holes need work. Last time I played here, 2 years ago, course was in better condition.
Love the Zoysia!
I love to play the fairways on this course. The ball is like on a tee for all fairway shots. Course is in good conditions and on a Friday afternoon, two of us played in about 3 hours! It was great!
Always enjoyable.
Golf friendly. These two courses, East and West, are very fair. The course's are always in great condition. From beginning to end, the entire crew are excellent to do business with. I have the highest regard for all.
Short but nice
Short, challenging course. Greens were a little slow , but challenging. Fairways in great shape, tee boxes could use some tlc.
Good Value
The course was well kept and staffed well. It was not too challenging but it did have its moments. Only compliant would be the tee boxes were not well groomed.
Good course for the price
Some very tough par 4's from the blue tees! Overall good condition. Better discriptions of holes would help, water comes into play on several holes with very little help showing that.
Great vacation course for mid week.
Greens were a little slow, rolled true. The course was in great shape. That combined with no wait led to 27 holes.
Great course!
Excellent course for the price. Not too difficult, but still left some challenging shots. Many picturesque greens surrounded by water. Would highly recommend the course, and plan on playing again.
Bay Club
Great course play white and black tees. Black tees make this a great to play.
prepare to be challenged
The greens are small and deceptive. They were fast the day I played. A few water hazards are not shown on the course map so look carefully before hitting.
If you get off the fairway be prepared to hunt.
Though I played poorly it was an enjoyable round