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4.7
394 Reviews (394)
5 Stars
258
4 Stars
106
3 Stars
18
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
8
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.4
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.6
95.4%
Recommend this course
370 out of 394 reviews
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4.8
11 Reviews (11)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.5
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.5
100.0%
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11 out of 11 reviews
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4.7
29 Reviews (29)
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4 Stars
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.5
93.1%
Recommend this course
27 out of 29 reviews
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Course Highlights
Carter Plantation consistently delivers well-maintained fairways, fast and true greens with subtle undulations, and a challenging layout that rewards strategic play. Friendly staff and solid amenities make this one of the top public options in the Baton Rouge area.

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Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 72
Length 7104 yards
Slope 140
Rating 74.4
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Course Details

Year Built 2003
Fairways Tifsport
Greens Tifeagle
Golf Season Year round
Architect David Toms (2003)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Available Activities

Swimming

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4.7
394 Reviews (394)
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Reviews 1
1.0
Previously Played
Poor weather
Used cart

Twilight Rate Ripoff

Me and my golf partner went to Carter to play on there Twilight special of 35.00. 5 holes into the round weather stop play and never let up. Went to pro shop and was told there are no rain checks with twilight rate. To offer nothing after 5 holes is really just wrong and bad business , wonder why golf play is down with practices like this. I would advise people to stay away from this place.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great value

Great value for this excellent course. HIGHLY RECOMMEND

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Another great day at Carter

Carter plantation has always been a favorite. Rolling fairways and smooth greens are some of the best in south Louisiana, combined with a friendly knowledgable staff. Well worth the scenic drive and reasonable greens fees every time.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very challenging course. The sand is very aggressive.

I had a great experience with this course and will be going back quite often.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Worth the Trip

Carter is a nice road trip. Once you are there, definitely worth it…...

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Golf on Lundi Gras

I play this course about twice a year. Mileage from my home (40 miles) and green fee price ($69) make it prohibitive for me to play anymore than that. On this occasion, there was a deep discount on the green fee so I took advantage even though the temperatures were in the upper 40s with winds blowing around 15 mph from the NNW. They had just started aerating the fairways so this made it less than ideal. Other than that, the greens were in good shape, especially after such a harsh winter.

Most of the time, this is one of the best courses I have played anywhere. The normal green fee is really a bargain for the quality of the golf course. I think it is every bit as good as TPC Louisiana, if not better. You get free range balls with your green fee, the food is good, there is a snack bar and restrooms near the 10th tee box so you don't have to go all the way back to the club house before starting the back nine. The course drains quickly after a hard rain so you don't have to worry about a wet course.

If I could afford it on a weekly basis and I lived a little closer, this would be my course of choice.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Carter Plantation plays true to form

Cold weather and rain the prior weekend did not affect the quality of play at Carter Plantation.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Disappointed to say the least.

Due to a family issue our 4th had to drop out and left us with just a 3some. We were still charged for the 4th even though he didn't show up. The staff explained there was nothing they could so when obviously they run their business and they can due as they please whether it's related to golfnow.com or not. They gave a rain check for the extra greens fees they charged but at $70 this course is average at best and is an hrs driving distance from Baton Rouge and an hour an a half from New Orleans. Obviously the saying "the customer is always right" does not adhere to carter plantation. Will not recommend this course to anyone.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 01/19/2014

Unsure as to what part of Baton Rouge you reside in, but I live in south BR and it takes me 30 minutes to get there. Also, if you booked with Golf Now, Carter has NOTHING to do with the payment, which if you read with Golf Now, is non-refundable. Staff is very friendly as I have played there last year a dozen times.

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Best course in Southeast Louisiana

Have played all over southeast Louisiana, both private and public. I would rate this as my top course. It was perfectly maintained, fairways and greens were perfect, rough was the proper length and mowed evenly. For $60 you cannot beat it

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First time playing

With very little rain lately, this course was excellent. Staff was great and course was easy to navigate. Greens were true and rolled well. May make this my home course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

great conditions, needs small details

The course was in great shape. Fairways were in good condition, bunkers were raked - playable (this is rarely the case with most area courses). The greens ran a bit faster than most I've played around south LA. Lots of hard slopes away from greens and fairways into O.B. or dense hazards, which made it pretty challenging.

The only disappointing thing was that there were no pin sheets / location or any type of hole numbers / markers. Seems for a nicer course that there would be more way-finding measures.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great layout

I was fortunate to join a couple of regular players my first time on the course. The greens had been aerated the week before, so were not a fast as normal. Even so, they ran true. The course layout is challenging, but fair. A beautiful course I hope to play again.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Coursr will provide challenges for every level of golfer.

Elevated greens are well protected by bunkers and water hazards. Fairway bunkers come in to play for the average length player off the tee. Greens and fairways are in great shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

My Favorite Place to Play!

Always in great shape and a great value! We never mind making the 40 mile drive when we have time to play this amazing course!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Average at best. Not the Carter of old

Greens were of average care.
Bunkers are horrible. Standing water in most that I either played or saw. The ones where the water drained, were as hard and packed as concrete.
The cart service was poor and ended as we made the turn.
Played on 4th of July weekend and the beverage and food center at the turn was closed. Unacceptable considering the weekend that we were there.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great layout! Tournament quality

Course was very scenic. The only problem I had was the greens, but they were being worked on. I'm sure in two weeks, the greens will be rolling fine. David Toms designed this course well.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Really enjoyed my round.

Great value for the price. Free range balls to warm up with huge pitching and putting practice areas. Lots of variety - short and long par 3's, reachable par 5's, and tricky plays over water and sand.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Refreshing taste of Louisiana

Great clubhouse and amenities! Course is georgeous.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good layout and staff were very friendly.

Good course layout and some challenging holes. Course conditions were average on the day we played.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser

nice course but not for the price

The staff was friendly and the pro shop/facilities are very nice. The course conditions were disappointing for how much it costs to play, however. The greens were not rolling well and I saw several 'grassless' sections around the edges. We began our round playing the ball 'down' but the fairways made that nearly impossible. There are many pretty views on the course, but it needs work. I was hoping for more from David Toms' signature course.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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