Bayou Club, is a Private, 18 hole golf course located in Largo, Florida.
The Bayou golf course first opened for play in 1986. The par-72 course was designed by Tom Fazio.
Of the 18 holes, 16 feature water hazards. Another unique feature is the combination of back-to-back par-5's on the front nine, and back-to-back par-3's on the back nine. The 16th hole is a par 3 that ranks with any in terms of beauty and degree of difficulty, requiring a 200-yard carry from the Championship tee with little room for error.
#1 at Bayou is arguably the most difficult hole on the golf course and a real test to begin your round. It's a 464-yard, par-4 from the gold tees, with a dogleg left and a lake to the right. Trees on the left force you a bit right, hitting to a small green protected by a large bunker
#16 is the signature hole. It's known as the �Bridge Side� hole. It's 216 yards from the gold tees. You take a bridge through marsh to get to the tee area, then you hit over marsh. You're going to need a full carry or you're in the marsh. The only "bail-out" on this hole is going long. Lovely but lethal � this is a almost a true island green.
Gold tees: 7.085 yards, course rating 75.1, slope rating 136.
Blue tees: 6,580 yards, course rating 72.1, slope rating 133.
White tees: 6,139 yards, course rating 70.3, slope rating 121.
Green tees: 5,518 yards, course rating 66.9, slope rating 117.
Women's tees: 5,200 yards, course rating 70.9, slope rating 128.
Latest Golf Course Reviews
Guest (cart included), played on Friday, October 2009 at noon
Loved playing this private course. Very challenging layout and excellent greens.