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4.2
412 Reviews (412)
5 Stars
204
4 Stars
147
3 Stars
41
2 Stars
14
1 Stars
6
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.1
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.1
92.1%
Recommend this course
379 out of 412 reviews
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3.4
8 Reviews (8)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
0
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.0
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.5
62.5%
Recommend this course
5 out of 8 reviews
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4.1
36 Reviews (36)
5 Stars
17
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.8
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.8
88.9%
Recommend this course
32 out of 36 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout impresses with great views, well-maintained fairways, and strong drainage that keeps the course playable after rain. Exceptionally friendly staff and solid value for money make this a course worth returning to.

About

Holes 18
Type Public/Resort
Par 71
Length 7077 yards
Slope 130
Rating 74.0
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Contraband Bayou Golf Club
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Course Details

Year Built 2005
Fairways 419 Bermuda Grass
Greens Champion Ultradwarf Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Tom Fazio (2005) Beau Welling (2005)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Food & Beverage

Beverage Carts

Available Facilities

Spa

Available Activities

Swimming

Available Sports

Fitness

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Reviews

4.2
412 Reviews (412)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 14
Bunkers 13
Undulating Greens 7
This course/club is great for:
A Weekend Splurge 13
Locals 11
Group Getaways 10
This Course's Location is:
At a Resort 13
Near Local Attractions 12
Convenient to the City 10

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Played On
Reviews 42
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Two timer.

So good we paid for a second time around. Wet in a few areas but remarkably better than all the recent rain could have caused. Just loved it.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A chilly, windy day on the course.

The course was just a bit too wet today so it was cart path only. There was some rain last night and several bunkers had not been raked and some very wet hard packed. Most of the fairways were in pretty good condition for winter time and the greens were rolling great!

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

Great times

Great place to play the course is fun and the staff is great

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Mud

Muddy no grass. T boxes terrible. Weeds very little grass.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful

The only reason I couldn’t give the course conditions a five rating is because on the day of play the course had just reopened from a couple day shutdown due to rain. It was extremely wet. Fair ways and tee boxes were slush. It probably should have remained closed a few more days. The greens were great but a little slow due to being wet. If you plan a round bring mosquitoe repellent as for any south Louisiana courses it is a must.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good challenge but fair.

Played on a hot Monday morning. Course in very good shape. Greens recovering from recent aeration, but it didn’t spoil the fun. Will play again when we are in Lake Charles.

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

Aeration Alert! !!

GolfNow is usually great alerting us to course condition. We drove 60 miles only to find sand filled holes on all 18 greens. The pro shop didn't even say a word as we checked in. We understand the need and appreciate the effort. Be warned of recent aeration. That's all. Geat course.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course was in good shape , Greens need a little work but overalls very nice for the price.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fairly Easy but Great Course

Course was pretty simple with the majority of the holes being straight shots. But the well-placed bunkers and the amount of water and trees kept things interested. Grass wasn't quite as green as I would have hoped, but that's just how summer goes. Will definitely be back for another round. (With a Hot Deal of course)

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

Great Course

One of the best courses I have ever played!!! Challenging but fun!!!! Regardless of your handicap you should have a great time!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Will Not Return

Played for a weekday rate of $94. After completing the round, I wanted to go ask for a refund. In my opinion, the course conditioning equated to a $25 greens fee. The tee boxes, fairways, & greens were full of weeds. The course was featureless short of a few holes. The bunkers were the only part of the course that was well maintained. We traveled 2+ hours, from Houston, to play this course and felt like we wasted our time. The young lady in the pro shop was courteous but became easily confused. The man that assisted her was not very courteous. The pro shop was well stocked but prices were a little extreme. I can say with certainty that I will not return.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

really good course at a very reasonable price.Easy to book.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Contraband Bayou Golf Club

course was in excellent shape. staff was extremely friendly. there was some wind but not to bad.

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

One of my absolute favorite courses. The conditions of the fairways are amazing. The landscape and the entire layout have never failed to impress. I’ve played there more than 10 times so far and every time i go i come away just wanting to play it again. The is the only course to play while visitng the casinos.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

1st time @ Contraband.

Nice course and not difficult. Only issue was had was that the greens were full of sand. I asked 3 different workers before playing including calling in advance how the greens were and they all stated they were great. Besides that (and the 20+ mph winds), we had a good time.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Excellent Course!

I played in the morning on a hot deal from golfnow.com. First time to play the course and the course is in magnificent shape!! FOR SURE going back!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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