60% match
For BLUE tees
Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Bay County Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
189
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Bay County Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Bay County Golf Course, identifying the specific skills this course demands most. The skill distribution below shows which areas of your game will be tested most frequently based on the hole-by-hole analysis (hole handicaps, stroke index, yardage, etc.), while the handicap ranges indicate the typical player profiles who perform well here.
Focus your practice on these key skills to maximize improvement and lower your scores. Check the practice programs below for targeted drills that address these specific skills.
Skill Distribution
Scoring 24%Distance Control 24%Precision 21%Aim 17%Dispersion 12%
Handicap Performance Insights
The handicap ranges shown represent the typical performance levels for this course. Players within these ranges can expect competitive scores, while those outside may yield benefits or may need additional practice in the highlighted skill areas to perform at their best.
18.1
Average HCP
9.9
Minimum HCP
32.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Bay County Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Bay County Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
✓Driving Range
✓Putting Green
✓Chipping Green
✓Practice Bunker
✓Motor Cart
✓Pull Cart
✓Golf Clubs Rental
✗Club Fitting
✓Pro Shop
✓Golf Lessons
✗Caddie Hire
✓Restaurant
✓Reception Hall
✓Changing Room
✓Lockers
✗Lodging on Site
Location
584 W Hampton Rd, Essexville, MI 48732, USA
Course Description
Bay County is a county located in the state of Michigan, USA. It is situated along the Saginaw Bay of Lake Huron and has a population of around 106,000 people. The county government is divided into over 50 departments, offering various services to its citizens.
local government • public services • county administration • community development • public health
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
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⭐4.4(162 reviews)
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Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Bay County Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for BLUE
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady par four tests where tee accuracy sets up iron approaches under pressure, while par fives ease birdie paths but back nine ramps closing risks.
B
BLUE Tee
Gender: MalePar 726571 yards6009 metersCR 71.6Bogey 93.9Slope 120
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 46.9 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 47.0 · Slope 121
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 8 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 18 | 4 | 16 | 6 | — | 17 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 381 | 393 | 167 | 406 | 348 | 499 | 388 | 519 | 201 | 3302 | 514 | 152 | 388 | 402 | 428 | 382 | 182 | 399 | 422 | 3269 | 6571 |
R
RED Tee
Gender: MalePar 725426 yards4962 metersCR 66.2Bogey 87.1Slope 113
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 43.2 · Slope 109
Back Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 43.9 · Slope 116
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 8 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 18 | 4 | 16 | 6 | — | 17 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 321 | 328 | 125 | 340 | 314 | 409 | 346 | 376 | 138 | 2697 | 424 | 119 | 345 | 350 | 384 | 337 | 138 | 333 | 299 | 2729 | 5426 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: MalePar 725964 yards5453 metersCR 68.9Bogey 90.5Slope 116
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 44.8 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 45.7 · Slope 118
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 8 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 18 | 4 | 16 | 6 | — | 17 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 363 | 328 | 157 | 354 | 331 | 429 | 368 | 438 | 161 | 2929 | 505 | 135 | 380 | 389 | 384 | 372 | 140 | 345 | 385 | 3035 | 5964 |
R
RED Tee
Gender: FemalePar 745426 yards4962 metersCR 71.6Bogey 100.0Slope 121
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 49.6 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 50.4 · Slope 121
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 37 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 74 |
| Handicap | 4 | 12 | 18 | 8 | 14 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 16 | — | 5 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 11 | 15 | 7 | 1 | — | — |
| Yardage | 321 | 328 | 125 | 340 | 314 | 409 | 346 | 376 | 138 | 2697 | 424 | 119 | 345 | 350 | 384 | 337 | 138 | 333 | 299 | 2729 | 5426 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Bay County Golf Course
We studied the course layout and prepared practice programs to lower your scores. The programs are purpose-built for each tee to align with the course strategy. Each program consists of curated drills, with pre-defined modules designed to deliver results.
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Showing 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile37% match
For BLUE tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
59% match
For BLUE tees
Test your setup, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP6 drills
Alignment32%
Scoring28%
Distance Control14%
51% match
For BLUE tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring25%
Distance Control17%
12 Week Flagship Program for Bay County Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Bay County Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for short iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Place Every 3 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Hit the green with the perfect trajectory
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 31.0
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65% match
For BLUE tees
Hit greens with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
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Get Started63% match
For BLUE tees
Avoid fringe with mid irons, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min10 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy24%
Scoring19%
40% match
For BLUE tees
Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
21% match
For BLUE tees
Consistent short iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
46% match
For BLUE tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Visualization22%
Accuracy20%
61% match
For BLUE tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP8 drills
Alignment27%
Aim25%
Scoring19%
72% match
For BLUE tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control18%
Aim17%
73% match
For BLUE tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control24%
Precision14%
61% match
For BLUE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment26%
Scoring14%
72% match
For BLUE tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control20%
Aim14%
65% match
For BLUE tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Alignment24%
Scoring20%
51% match
For BLUE tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Scoring27%
Accuracy25%
Aim21%
81% match
For BLUE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision17%
Dispersion16%
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Get Started81% match
For BLUE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP5 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision19%
Aim14%
68% match
For BLUE tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Precision31%
Aim29%
Dispersion14%
44% match
For BLUE tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
67% match
For BLUE tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
72% match
For BLUE tees
Save par clutch, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
63% match
For BLUE tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
54% match
For WHITE tees
Read the break accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
60% match
For WHITE tees
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring21%
Distance Control14%
Alignment14%
61% match
For WHITE tees
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
76% match
For WHITE tees
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring24%
Alignment16%
44% match
For WHITE tees
Land softly, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min28 HCP5 drills
Trajectory27%
Mechanics27%
Precision17%
67% match
For WHITE tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP4 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision26%
Scoring19%
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Get Started60% match
For WHITE tees
Control wedge rollout, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min9 HCP8 drills
Distance Control41%
Scoring26%
Trajectory11%
72% match
For WHITE tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim28%
Scoring24%
Alignment15%
64% match
For WHITE tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy18%
Distance Control16%
Aim14%
72% match
For WHITE tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
62% match
For WHITE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP5 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment20%
Precision18%
67% match
For WHITE tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control24%
Alignment22%
49% match
For WHITE tees
Get square for strike, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment38%
Aim27%
Scoring25%
66% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the distance, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring22%
Accuracy13%
81% match
For WHITE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim22%
Precision14%
49% match
For WHITE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment20%
Accuracy17%
82% match
For WHITE tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control22%
Aim20%
26% match
For RED tees
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
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Get Started62% match
For RED tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment28%
Scoring22%
Distance Control19%
72% match
For RED tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
50% match
For RED tees
Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy24%
Visualization18%
45% match
For RED tees
Control long iron spin, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min31 HCP6 drills
Trajectory29%
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
65% match
For RED tees
Consistent woods length, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min13 HCP4 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring24%
Accuracy21%
63% match
For RED tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
54% match
For RED tees
Gauge speed accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP5 drills
Precision41%
Scoring35%
Green Reading8%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Bay County Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Bay County Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Bay County Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Bay County Golf Course presents a demanding test. The 120.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 71.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Bay County Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5998 yards. The back tees extend to 6571.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Bay County Golf Course?
With a course rating of 71.6 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Bay County Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6571.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Bay County Golf Course and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. Overall, the setup will reward players who place the ball in safe positions far from hazards. Also, type of shot is more crucial rather than just trying to gain distance.
What features make Bay County Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 120.0 and yardage reaching 6571.0 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.
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