I'm partial to Arthur Hills designs, and Maumee Bay is no exception. Played in June 2023 - which was my 3rd time playing it (once a long time ago in high school, and then last year and this year). The course rates are super reasonable - Paid $40 for 18/cart on Father's Day. Since it's owned by the Parks Department I assume that's what helps keep the cost reasonable.
This isn't the BEST layout of the Arthur Hills courses in the area, but it is still a really good one. With the wind blowing you have to hit good shots to be able to score, and some of the holes play super long if into the wind.
There is a good amount of water that comes into play, and also some of the long native grasses - although it is possible to find your ball in it, as it's fairly wispy.
Some of the really good holes are #3, 5, 6, 14, & 15. Toughest hole is either 12 or 14. If 12 plays into the wind it is an absolute bear of a Par 4.
Course was in great shape. Greens weren't crazy fast, but had a good pace, and were firm. Like most Arthur Hills courses, there's opportunities to play the ball close to the ground and run it up to undulated greens. There's lots of sand traps out there, and some were maintained better than others - many of the fairway bunkers didn't have rakes in them, but greenside bunkers did.
The course itself is within the State Park/Resort, so there's lots of other things to do that are family friendly.
All in all - this is a must play in the NW Ohio/Toledo area. Great layout, well kept, and a...
Read moreAs noted by Rob, a prior reviewer, the course itself holds promise. However, it's disheartening to report that my interactions with the said clubhouse attendant on five different occasions were consistently negative, leaving me with a sense of unease and, I must admit, a significant disinclination to consider a return visit.
I'd like to emphasize that our journey to this course entailed a 45-minute drive, which only heightens the frustration stemming from these encounters. The constant threat of being asked to leave for potentially breaking certain rules was ever-present, casting a shadow over what should have been an enjoyable golf outing. It's disappointing that an otherwise promising experience was overshadowed by these repeated...
Read moreI played here early last year and it was great all the way around. Nice links style layout,great conditions,challenging but fair according to tee choice, also a good value with my passbook.Everything was still great this time except for all the goose droppings. The first 3 or 4 holes are especially bad. Not sure what can be done about it but it made some of the greens almost unputtable. Maybe come earlier in the year for most enjoyment.I will for sure be back,just...
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