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4.0
423 Reviews (423)
5 Stars
207
4 Stars
148
3 Stars
45
2 Stars
16
1 Stars
7
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.7
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.0
81.7%
Recommend this course
384 out of 423 reviews
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3.3
19 Reviews (19)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
2
Conditions
2.8
Value
2.8
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.4
52.6%
Recommend this course
10 out of 19 reviews
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3.6
27 Reviews (27)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.2
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.6
66.7%
Recommend this course
18 out of 27 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.

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Holes 18
Type Public/Resort
Par 71
Length 7077 yards
Slope 130
Rating 74.0
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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

4.0
423 Reviews (423)

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 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Fun layout but can be challenging

The course lays out right in front of you, but can be deceivingly difficult if you put your tee shot in the wrong place. The course was not in great condition but with the bad weather that has rolled through in 2014 its understandable. Not a bad round of golf but nothing to write home about. Give yourself some time to visit the the Golf Shop, good people and good merchandise. If you win some skins you can double down at the casino.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 324
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Texas Advisor
Top 25 Contributor
First Time Playing
Poor weather
Used cart

A top shelf golf experience in Lake Charles

This is an experience for the high rollers that frequent the next door casino at L'Auberge with a lot of nice amenities. With a beautiful Tom Fazio design that tips out at 7,077 yards, it's all the course you can handle from the tips but certainly playable for everyone else. Lots of water, some gators, very scenic.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Not worth the green fees

Greens never in good shape. Does not drain well. Nicer courses in the area for less money. Small pro shop with no grill, only cart girls.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
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