58% match
For WHITE tees
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Bayou Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
178
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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+5 more
Bayou Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Bayou Golf Club, 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
Distance Control 27%Scoring 21%Precision 18%Aim 17%Dispersion 14%
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.
17.2
Average HCP
9.2
Minimum HCP
30.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Bayou Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
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.
Driving Range31 min
All Wedges (LW to PW) | Strengths Discovery
Discover strengths amongst wedges a go-to shots and clubs worth utilizing. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | 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 pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.</p>
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Bayou Golf Club.
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
9301 SW Bayou Dr, McMinnville, OR 97128, USA
Course Description
Bayou Golf Course is a public 18-hole golf facility located in Texas City, Texas, offering year-round play with water hazards and sand traps that challenge players of all skill levels. The course emphasizes tournaments, memberships, and event hosting, supported by a clubhouse and facilities that accommodate individual and group play. Visitors can book tee times online and access course details, specials, and upcoming tournaments through the site. The location near Galveston Bay provides coastal winds and a tropical-like climate, making it a notable local golf destination.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Joe Finger
Opened
1974
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.3(23 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 Bayou Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for WHITE
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating short par four tests across matching front and back nines that pressure precise tee and approach play. Scoring risks build from bogey prone setups where misses compound on symmetric hole patterns.
R
RED Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725220 yards4773 metersCR 69.6Bogey 97.0Slope 116
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 48.5 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 48.5 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 5 | — | 8 | 4 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 283 | 320 | 143 | 401 | 277 | 331 | 120 | 300 | 435 | 2610 | 283 | 320 | 143 | 401 | 277 | 331 | 120 | 300 | 435 | 2610 | 5220 |
R
RED/WHITE Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725713 yards5224 metersCR 72.4Bogey 101.9Slope 125
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 48.5 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 37.6 · BR 53.4 · Slope 134
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 5 | — | 8 | 4 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 283 | 320 | 143 | 401 | 277 | 331 | 120 | 300 | 435 | 2610 | 326 | 422 | 168 | 461 | 344 | 391 | 152 | 343 | 496 | 3103 | 5713 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726206 yards5675 metersCR 75.2Bogey 106.8Slope 134
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.6 · BR 53.4 · Slope 134
Back Nine · CR 37.6 · BR 53.4 · Slope 134
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 5 | — | 8 | 4 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 326 | 422 | 168 | 461 | 344 | 391 | 152 | 343 | 496 | 3103 | 326 | 422 | 168 | 461 | 344 | 391 | 152 | 343 | 496 | 3103 | 6206 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Bayou Golf Club
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 profile58% match
For WHITE tees
Roll putts from varying distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min3 HCP3 drills
Scoring32%
Precision28%
Aim25%
80% match
For WHITE tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision22%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
68% match
For WHITE tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP3 drills
Distance Control43%
Trajectory18%
Precision16%
10 Week Flagship Program for Bayou Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Bayou Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 10 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in every time
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days
Short Game · Mixed
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Improve Driver Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hole All 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 3.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Short Game · Sand
Sand Shot 5–15 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 10≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Improve Wedge Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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65% match
For WHITE tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision16%
Distance Control15%
68% match
For WHITE tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring30%
Precision28%
Dispersion15%
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Get Started70% match
For WHITE tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control21%
Alignment14%
67% match
For WHITE tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
42% match
For WHITE tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
49% match
For WHITE tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
78% match
For WHITE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Alignment15%
Scoring15%
62% match
For WHITE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy19%
Precision17%
74% match
For WHITE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim22%
Precision21%
51% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control37%
Alignment20%
Accuracy17%
75% match
For WHITE tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Precision24%
Distance Control23%
Aim18%
71% match
For WHITE tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Scoring22%
Alignment17%
49% match
For WHITE tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring21%
Distance Control19%
80% match
For WHITE tees
Dial in aim, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP7 drills
Aim19%
Distance Control16%
Scoring16%
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Get Started78% match
For WHITE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring14%
Precision12%
80% match
For WHITE tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control23%
Aim16%
68% match
For RED/WHITE tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP5 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control22%
Dispersion18%
49% match
For RED/WHITE tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control33%
Visualization21%
76% match
For RED/WHITE tees
Stop pitches near hole, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim19%
Precision12%
53% match
For RED/WHITE tees
Thread the needle, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min22 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Scoring22%
Mechanics15%
67% match
For RED/WHITE tees
Set up par or better, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring30%
Dispersion21%
Trajectory19%
63% match
For RED/WHITE tees
Keep within 6 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Dispersion37%
Precision23%
Scoring15%
71% match
For RED/WHITE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Alignment24%
Scoring21%
62% match
For RED/WHITE tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy20%
Scoring14%
Aim14%
73% match
For RED/WHITE tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For RED/WHITE tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Aim30%
Dispersion15%
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Get Started60% match
For RED/WHITE tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min23 HCP8 drills
Scoring35%
Aim26%
Accuracy12%
73% match
For RED/WHITE tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim30%
Scoring16%
Distance Control16%
42% match
For RED/WHITE tees
Turn into birdies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring30%
Accuracy28%
Alignment14%
86% match
For RED/WHITE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring18%
Precision15%
66% match
For RED/WHITE tees
Thread the needle, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Precision35%
Distance Control24%
Trajectory19%
58% match
For RED/WHITE tees
Turn into birdies, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP8 drills
Scoring37%
Aim13%
Accuracy12%
33% match
For RED tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy30%
Green Reading10%
77% match
For RED tees
Get square, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP5 drills
Alignment25%
Distance Control24%
Scoring17%
67% match
For RED tees
Stick to long iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy23%
42% match
For RED tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
49% match
For RED tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
70% match
For RED tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Scoring24%
Distance Control18%
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Get Started59% match
For RED tees
Match clubface, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Alignment19%
Accuracy19%
Scoring14%
73% match
For RED tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
49% match
For RED tees
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment23%
Accuracy23%
75% match
For RED tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim23%
Alignment20%
Distance Control19%
65% match
For RED tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy22%
Aim21%
Distance Control17%
85% match
For RED tees
Feel the green, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP8 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision17%
Scoring14%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Bayou Golf Club
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Bayou Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Bayou Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Bayou Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Bayou Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 134.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 75.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Bayou Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5713 yards. The back tees extend to 6206.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Bayou Golf Club?
With a course rating of 75.2 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 Bayou Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6206.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Bayou Golf Club and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Parkland design philosophy. 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 Bayou Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 134.0 and yardage reaching 6206.0 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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