Bay Forest Golf Club La Porte, Texas
Bay Forest Golf Club is a par-72 public course in La Porte, Texas, playing 6,764 yards from the Blue tees with a rating of 73.5 and slope of 137.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (5 par 3s, 8 par 4s, 5 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,764 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 73.5 / 137 |
| Tee Options | 6 |
| Location | La Porte, Texas, USA |
| Coordinates | 29.6386, -95.0238 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 6,764 | 72 | 73.5 | 137 |
| White | 6,249 | 72 | 71 | 130 |
| Gold | 5,661 | 72 | 68.7 | 119 |
| Red | 5,132 | 72 | 66.1 | 115 |
| Women Gold | 5,661 | 72 | 73.2 | 131 |
| Women | 5,132 | 72 | 70.8 | 124 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue 73.5/137 | 406 | 402 | 180 | 499 | 418 | 171 | 516 | 187 | 376 | 3155 | 475 | 510 | 436 | 180 | 542 | 451 | 383 | 180 | 452 | 3609 | 6764 |
| White 71/130 | 389 | 368 | 158 | 459 | 390 | 151 | 480 | 161 | 353 | 2909 | 461 | 482 | 396 | 148 | 503 | 420 | 360 | 155 | 415 | 3340 | 6249 |
| Gold 68.7/119 | 364 | 354 | 135 | 428 | 311 | 135 | 424 | 140 | 341 | 2632 | 444 | 453 | 359 | 138 | 461 | 355 | 306 | 145 | 368 | 3029 | 5661 |
| Red 66.1/115 | 336 | 339 | 120 | 402 | 270 | 130 | 396 | 127 | 321 | 2441 | 409 | 412 | 321 | 111 | 397 | 327 | 266 | 135 | 313 | 2691 | 5132 |
| Women Gold 73.2/131 | 364 | 354 | 135 | 428 | 311 | 135 | 424 | 140 | 341 | 2632 | 444 | 453 | 359 | 138 | 461 | 355 | 306 | 145 | 368 | 3029 | 5661 |
| Women 70.8/124 | 336 | 339 | 120 | 402 | 270 | 130 | 396 | 127 | 321 | 2441 | 409 | 412 | 321 | 111 | 397 | 327 | 266 | 135 | 313 | 2691 | 5132 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 6 | 8 | 16 | 10 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 17 | 1 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Blue (6,764 yards, 73.5/137)
Course rating 1.5 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Gold (5,661 yards, 68.7/119)
1,103 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 3.3 below par.
Handicap 20+: Women (5,132 yards, 70.8/124)
1,632 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 1.2 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card. The longest of the 8 par 4s.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card. The shortest of the 5 par 3s.
The longest hole on the card at 542 yards. 26 yards longer than the next.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Bay Forest Golf Club?
Bay Forest Golf Club has a course rating of 73.5 and slope of 137 from the back tees. From the Women tees, the rating is 70.8 with a slope of 124.
How long is Bay Forest Golf Club?
From the back tees, Bay Forest Golf Club plays 6,764 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (5 par 3s, 8 par 4s, 5 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Bay Forest Golf Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 18, a 452-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Bay Forest Golf Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Blue tees (6,764 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Women tees (5,132 yards).
Is Bay Forest Golf Club public or private?
Bay Forest Golf Club is a public golf course in La Porte, Texas. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Bay Forest Golf Club?
Nearby courses include San Jacinto College Golf Course, Bay Oaks Country Club, South Shore Harbour (League City), Wolfdancer Golf Club.
Is there a yardage book for Bay Forest Golf Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Bay Forest Golf Club with hole-by-hole maps, shot dispersion analysis, strokes gained heatmaps, and club recommendations tailored to your handicap and distances. You can view it online or download a printable PDF.
How do you play Bay Forest Golf Club?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Bay Forest Golf Club for your handicap and your clubs: shot dispersion off each tee, strokes gained heatmaps for every target, and the club that loses the fewest strokes. Holes 1 and 2 are free to explore, so you can see the optimal way to play the opening stretch before you commit.
Does Bay Forest Golf Club have strokes gained data?
Yes. Yards Golf Book runs more than 20,000 simulated shots on every hole, factoring in your handicap, club distances, shot shape, and the actual hazard layout. The model recommends the best club and target for each shot.
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