Grand Bend area golf courses: Bayview Golf Club

Highway 21
6 miles north of Grand Bend
(519) 236-4030

Information from Chris Masse

Hours:
7 a.m. to 7 p.m. approximately

Number of holes:
18

Prices:
Weekend – $35/18 holes; $22/9 holes. Weekday $30/18 holes; $20/9 holes. Carts – $30/18 holes, $20/9 holes

Owner(s):
Archie Masse

Year established:
1981

Skill level of golfers:
Wide variety. We get scratch golfers and hackers. Slope rating 117 from blue tee.

Longest hole:
17. 542-yard, par 5

Shortest hole:
9. 150-yard, par 3

Most difficult hole:
14. Tough undulating green, narrow driving area. Par 4 – tough hole.

Most interesting hole:
13. A short par 5, but it’s risk reward. Your tee shot and approach shot have to be precise to get on the green in two shots.

Best time of day to golf here:
The afternoons – the business dies down, as does the wind. The speed of play is a little quicker.

Pro shop products:
Gloves, balls, tees, drivers, wedges, club sets, logoed golf ball on a Precept ball

Dining facilities and information:
Can host 140 people in air-conditioned dining room. Basic lunch menu but we cater in for tournament weeks.

Other activities:
We have a nice deck out back where people can enjoy a beer overlooking the course. They seem to enjoy that.

What people say:
It’s very easy to walk. It can be challenging. We’re probably best known for good greens.