2026-05-25T21:59:52.750Z

This course is up and coming, and the staff is fantastic! Greeted by Hollywood in the clubhouse, was walked to my cart, and welcomed like I was a regular. The layout is fun, but the greens are a work in progress. Do not go into your round thinking that you’re getting a complete course experience. I can see their vision, and can’t wait to see it come together.

2026-01-17T05:50:12.101Z

2025-07-14T17:40:18.139Z

Beautiful views. Staff is both informative and friendly! Great place to hold an event or wedding.

2025-07-03T19:10:36.760Z

Such a great little nine hole track. You can definitely see the love and attention the staff is pouring onto this course. Greens were a little rough but you can see the hard working grounds crew is doing their best to help repair them and make them awesome. Beautiful views and great layout make this a perfect course to walk or ride. I can't wait to see how things progress with the care of the staff and will be back to play again! I have a personal goal of playing every public course in Oregon and will be back to document the overall course for a Netflix style show I am in the process of producing!

2025-05-31T00:48:05.164Z

2025-05-30T16:53:19.983Z

I'm a member here and a beginner this course over the last couple seasons has been steadily improving its a beautiful morning walk to play the crew are always helpful and fun to chat with its very affordable and not a crazy fast pace a great place to learn and work on your game

2025-05-30T00:09:54.528Z

2025-05-24T04:07:30.119Z

My wife and I are members here and play around 3 times a week. It is a beautiful course that is fun to play! And has been perfect for beginners like my wife and I. Progress and improvements to the course over the last few months have been awesome to watch! These guys work their butts off and are always great. We appreciate everything you do!

2025-04-21T20:23:34.733Z

I love this place my kids and my friends love to play here and we can’t wait for all of it to open up.

2025-04-17T03:13:50.739Z

2025-04-15T02:07:14.300Z

Dude, the guys here are amazing. I actually lost my wallet and they immediately asked what to do to help. In fact, one of them gave me a ride to my car and another offered to drive me around. I eventually found it in the car so I was able to go home. But I just want to make sure everyone knows how great the workers are here.

2025-04-13T14:29:59.302Z

Formerly Bayou and is thankfully now under new management. It’s great to see the progress that’s being made in getting the course back into shape. Still got a long way to go, but definitely moving in the right direction!

2025-02-07T20:49:20.977Z

2024-08-25T16:54:27.483Z

My son and I really appreciate the hard work you and your team have put into the course! My son is 8 years old and still learning all the written and un-written rules of golf - so this environment is perfect to take our time and not feel rushed to keep pace. We see all the work and time you have put into the grounds each time we visit and we understand that the greens are a work in progress and it will take time to bring them back - some are in much better shape than others. $2 a hole is a fantastic rate! We live in Mac and we’re happy to support your efforts to keep a public course here! Thank you!

2024-08-22T14:55:21.851Z

In response to Jimmy, Joe, J, and his garbage One Star reviews..Josh & Lillian (the new owners) come from the family that built Salem Golf Club into the outstanding golf experience that it is. They know what it takes to build and maintain a beautiful course.They have the fire, desire, and the guts to risk what they've built in their young lives, while also trying to raise a family, in order to resurrect this course from the dead.Because of that, they have my total respect and admiration.Unfortunately, the previous lessees and short term owner did not have the right passion, nor the willingness to invest in the heart and soul of the property, which is the turf.They let what once was a beautiful course, basically go to hell.I've been in the golf business for over 35 years. I was a Golf Pro, and an Agronomist. I know when someone takes pride in their course, and when they are giving the ground the love it needs.It was extremely troubling to see how the course had been so neglected over the past several years. I've seen hundreds of courses shut down. I was afraid that would be the fate here.Thank God for the Kays. As soon as they took over, and I met with Josh, I knew the fate of The Old Bayou was in good hands. I've seen an incredible turn around of the course and buildings."Jimmy" has no clue of the commitment and investment that it takes to totally rebuild the greens. Anyone who has played there this year, can see the direction of the course, and they're being reasonably patient about it."Jimmy," your statement about the layout is just absurd. There is nothing "monotonous" about that design. I've played or worked pro tour events on over 600 golf courses in my lifetime.I've played and worked tournaments in Japan, Scotland, Cabo, Hawaii, Eastern & Western Canada, and all over the US. I've been inside the ropes with some of the best players in the world.I also worked on greens crews at Oswego Lake, and Tualatin. I still work in the golf business today, and I know a little bit about the game, about turf management, and about golf course design.The Nines is not "monotonous" at all. It's a great layout, and a lot of fun to play. It has a ton of character, charm, rolling terrain, and natural beauty.I also know an intentional hatchet job when I see it. I don't know what your mission is here "Jimmy," but I think you need to go find yourself a girl.The Nines is a beautiful place, with tons of potential. The Kays, and their hard working staff, are the perfect people for the job.You can't imagine how much they've already spent on new pumps, new irrigation, new equipment, fertilizer, sand, and on remodeling the mansion, not to mention the labor.As for the range, and amenities are concerned? Again, the range was neglected just like the course. "Jimmy," do you have any idea of the cost of liability insurance to cover a driving range, let alone new poles, and new netting?This is a long process; one that isn't fixable in just 9 months.The previous owner not only neglected the course, he also stopped paying the employees. That place was a mess. The Kays are doing an amazing job of turning it around.I don't know why "Jimmy," feels justified in being so critical of some really good people, and a great reclamation project in progress, but dude, you are just flat wrong..about everything.The new owners have done miracles this year. "Jimmy" have you ever built, or had to come in and rebuild something that someone else neglected so badly like this at any time in your life? Or do you just get off on criticizing others?I normally wouldn't go off on someone to this degree, but when you put something out on google or social media with the intent to damage good people, and your opinions are born from pure ignorance, then you pretty much deserve it.God Bless the Kay Family (Josh, Lillian, and the kids), and all the hard working staff at The Nines. I for one am truly excited, and greatly respectful for what they all are doing, and I'm also more than patient enough to wait for results.Peace n Blessings..

2024-07-10T15:30:34.180Z

2024-05-12T17:26:08.000Z

It is a beautiful course and the grounds are amazing. Wonderful place for a golf tournament.

2024-04-18T23:45:33.000Z

new ownership is making vast improvements in the course new clubhouse is coming new signage new just about everything they will be bringing it back to its Glory Days the putting greens are going to take a little bit of time to fix previous owners neglected them during their entire ownership. I suggest everyone give it another shot.

2020-08-03T05:07:12.000Z

A fun course and nice folks. We'll be back!

2020-03-18T21:34:00.000Z

the bayou sells beer and wine and Gatorade...I will survive!!!!!

2017-09-06T03:27:38.000Z

2017-08-14T20:12:01.000Z

I took my sons, ages 10 and 7, to Bayou Golf Course yesterday to play the Par 3 course. We loved it! The gentleman in the pro shop was really nice and helpful. We all want to go back and make it a regular thing! Hopefully every time will be this good!