Bailey Creek Golf Course

Golf Course Review Bailey Creek Golf Course Lake Almanor California

Reviewed by: sixpez, Rancho Mirage, CA
6.89

This was the marquee round for Sunday. After seeing Larry’s reviews throughout the years, I’ve been dying to play here. It did not disappoint. I don’t remember the exact rate (weekend rack), but it is definitely a bit pricey like a lot of courses in this north-of-Tahoe region. We had an 8:50 tee time and were paired with another twosome. It was busy out there, but we still enjoyed a nice overall pace of just over 4 hours.

The course conditions were great, other than it being very soft and wet (a recurring theme for this trip as every course up here waters soooooo much and there’s also plenty of overnight moisture). Also, the greens are having some issues with invasive grasses coming in and making things a bit bumpy at times. From tee to green, the place is lush and beautiful throughout. Fairways soft as mentioned, with no roll-out. Rough thick and sometimes brutal. Bunkers terrific. The greens were as well-maintained as they could be, but there were certainly some bad patches here and there after a long winter and the poa invading.

The layout is fun and the setting is beautiful with that awesome mountain feel. Just a great course that doesn’t get the attention it deserves because it’s in such an obscure location. Highly recommended if you are ever around this area!