Three Golf Experiences In One

	Jack Nicklaus

A Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course is always a rewarding experience. But, add the unspoiled beauty of Bayside’s natural setting and you have something truly remarkable. This layout plays from the salt marshes to the meadows to the woodlands. This provides three uniquely different golfing experiences rarely found all on one course.

Salt Marshes
Water is present on every one of the 18 holes on this spectacular golf course. For some holes it’s in the form of a strategically designed water hazard, while other holes are bordered by pristine wetlands and marshlands where it is easy to come across a heron or egret feeding in their natural habitat – a beautiful, coastal boundary.

Meadows
Open and inviting, many of the holes at Bayside offer generous fairways on which to land the perfect tee shot. The greens and tees are comprised of tightly manicured A-series Bentgrass while the welcoming fairways boast a seaside blend. The roughs are made up of a challenging combination of Tall Fescues and Blue Grass.

Woodlands
Trees, trees and more trees line the fairways of this serene course. From majestic pines to flowering dogwoods and black cherries, these native forests stand and protect an abundant species of birds and wildlife. This wooded boundary determines the course layout of interesting curves and secluded hallows, providing a stunning backdrop for a day of play on the links.

This “bear” of a par 5 demands a unique blend of power and finesse. The double-dogleg journey starts with a long tee shot to a generous fairway flanked by a scenic lake on the right and Roy Creek on the left. The second shot is framed by towering pine trees and protected by strategically placed bunkers that will require a risk/reward decision from the golfer. The remaining yardage on the approach shot will place a premium on a delicate short iron that must negotiate a cavernous bunker protecting the front of the green. The longest par 5 on the course concludes at a large and undulating green surrounded by dramatic creek and bay views of the vernacular coastal landscape.

When formulating a strategy to attack this beautiful and exciting golf hole, many alternatives present themselves. The silhouette of a singular specimen tree bisects the horizon of the landing area, which results in two distinct angles of approach into the green. The narrower right side of the fairway is protected by an intimidating lake, but yields a preferred angle into the green.. A drive to the left side of the fairway might be the safer play off the tee, but results in a more precarious approach shot played back towards water hugging the right side of the green. The green is defined by three distinct pin placement zones that characterize the flexible design style, which allows the course to be set up for golfers of varying abilities. The 10th hole exemplifies the unique strategy of the golf course that translates into an unforgettable golf experience.

The serene setting for this visually stunning par 3 may obscure the golfer’s thought process as they step onto the tee. A pristine salt marsh surrounds the green site while majestic pine trees provide a dramatic backdrop for the shortest par 3 on the course. Accuracy is at a premium on this tee shot to a small narrow green guarded by bunkers on the left and right. This spectacular par 3 is destined to become a trademark of Bayside—challenging golf integrated into a diverse blend of magnificent natural scenery.