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4.6
437 Reviews (437)
5 Stars
273
4 Stars
106
3 Stars
33
2 Stars
16
1 Stars
9
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.4
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.3
93.6%
Recommend this course
393 out of 437 reviews
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4.8
53 Reviews (53)
5 Stars
44
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.7
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.8
100.0%
Recommend this course
53 out of 53 reviews
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4.8
102 Reviews (102)
5 Stars
82
4 Stars
18
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.7
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.9
98.0%
Recommend this course
100 out of 102 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 7078 yards
Slope 140
Rating 74.6

English Turn Golf & Country Club is a Jack Nicklaus design that was crafted in 1988 to host the New Orleans PGA Tour event. Nicklaus designed the course to be enjoyed equally by spectators and golfers, incorporating gallery berms and spectator mounds throughout. This challenging design is known for its undulating greens that will test even the most seasoned players. Each hole has a unique design that combines strategically placed bunkers, including large waste bunkers, and sloping grass swales. There is also carefully sculpted mounding along the edges of the fairways. On top of that, water comes into play on nearly every hole. English Turn's signature hole, the 15th, is a tricky par 5 with an island green but it's the final hole, a par 4 with water all along the left side, that is rumored to be the golf course's toughest.

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Course Details

Year Built 1988
Golf Season Year round
Architect Jack Nicklaus (1988) Gus Grantham (1987) Rick Robbins (1988) Thomas Pearson (1988)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Fitness, Tennis

Accolades

Reviews

4.6
437 Reviews (437)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 23
Watching the Game 15
Brunch 10
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 31
Water Hazards 29
Undulating Greens 22
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 26
A Weekend Splurge 19
Entertaining Clients 19
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 22
Worth the Drive 19
In the 'Burbs 8

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Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Surprised

Overly surprised on course, layout and conditions of the course were very good. We did play later in the day so I know the greens were a little slower due to them growing but I will definitely play it again!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

James, the starter did an excellent job explaining the golf course and what to watch out for

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Layout, Fun to Play, Fair Condition

Played this for the first time with my son on a great day. Course layout was really nice with plenty of challenges from the back tees. Course conditions were fair; greens had recently been aerated and grass overall was a bit disappointing for the status of the course. If the turf was in good to excellent shape, this would be a 5 star track.

We were a twosome but pace of play was fairly slow because of groups ahead and we waited on most shots; however, we still finished in about 4 hours. Some members behind us were not happy about the pace and hit into us a couple of times and made a small scene with the ranger at the turn regarding slow play and then headed back to the first tee to start again.

We definitely enjoyed the day; the staff was great; and will return to play again during our next NOLA visit.

A side note...I have been wanting to get to this course for years on past visits to NOLA but read some mixed reviews. My overall impression was that this facility and course were big time in the 80's and 90's until Katrina hit it hard. It still feels like they are trying to get everything back but you almost feel like you back in time a few decades. There are signs of what it was in its heyday including memorabilia and artifacts from the PGA events. I don't want to put it down because once the TPC took the PGA event away after Katrina, it really dealt yet another blow to the ability of the course to maintain its brilliance.

I look forward to getting back there again soon and hope it can continue to improve going forward.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Awesome Course - Very Tough

So so so happy I finally came down to play this one. I played pretty miserably, but this is one of those courses where you can play awful and still have a great time. Highly recommend!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fantastic!

What a treat! One of my best rounds of the year golf wise and the course layout and staff friendliness! James the starter is one of the best if ever come across! True Southern hospitality! The layout was fantastic a fun Nicklaus design with water on almost every hole! Pace was great and the course conditions were great for April. Can’t wait to see it in June/July. Have a GPS handy this is not your driver on every tee box course! Super fun track!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 55
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Mr James was an awesome starter! First time playing it since they redone it! Greens were rolling great and true! Courses was difficult as always! Had to wait for a high school tournament to finish before we could tee off pushed us back 30 minutes but overall can’t wait to play it again t

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent course

First time playing this course and it did not disappoint. Water comes into play on nearly every hole and there were a lot more bunkers than I’m used to but it still didn’t feel like an unfair design. The course itself was in great shape. Fairways were awesome and the greens were fast and well kept. The starter, Mr James is very efficient at keeping people paired properly and his course info is epic! Slightly slow play but considering it was the day after Easter and the weather was perfect that was to be expected. Would love to play this beauty again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great track

Tough, fun course in excellent shape. Very nice people working there. I'll be back

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Close to NOLA, good, and not overly expensive

Good track, convenient to downtown. Pretty generous off the tee, but with water on 17 of 18 holes. Approaches are more demanding and greens are tough. No gps in carts and plenty of hazards; a handheld gps is helpful to see hole layouts. I got a reduced green fee because I was a single and the particular tee time only had room for one player.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course with great staff

Great course close to downtown New Orleans! James the starter was very friendly and helpful

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Glad to see it back.

Was apprehensive as I haven’t played English Turn in years during some bad times. The current management has turned the course around and it was in fantastic shape. Every bunker and waste bunker freshly raked. Greens were back to their original shape and size. Greens were top-dressed but rolled pure and fast. It was well worth the weekend rate. Only negative is the halfway house was closed due to lack of staffing. Will be back very very soon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Cold Windy day

It was cold and windy but a nice day of golf. The greens were fast but I like it like that. Staff were awesome. Pace of play was great and I was a single. Playing behind several 3/4somes.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Perfect course for a grest day of golf. Starter was well versed in how to play specific holes and course amenities. First time playing and we will play it again on next trip.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great track

Great layout with tricky greens which were firm and true. Good pace of play. Everything top quality.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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