The Atchafalaya at Idlewild

For last number of years there always seems to be some sort of issue with this course. The latest of which is the greens. The greens on 2 and 5 remain unplayable and they’ve moved the hole off the green. We just skipped these and played 10 and 11 again. Before this it was the bunkers and the fairways to an extent. They have gotten those better but now the greens. Besides holes 2 and 5, the rest were like shag carpet. I’m sure they are doing something to try to repair them, but that should be made known to the people playing the course and reflected in the rates. Also, the carts used to be equipped with GPS, that wasn’t available on my cart. They should not be allowed to say “GPS included” when that is not actually the case.

Love the layout of this course. The golf carts could use some work. They had gps on the golf carts but out of the whole fleet of golf carts available only 7-10 of the gps work. The greens were thick and slow prolly to not cutting them for winter treatment. A couple greens were not playable as the winter treatment killed most of the grass on the greens and had to have a temporary green.

Got GolfNow Hot Deal to play. Two greens were not playable—skipped these two and played 10/11 twice to make 18 holes. Very picturesque course with great golf holes. Most disappointing part was the greens. Long, slow and patches of weeds and bare spots on some. Everything else was nice. We played as a twosome and got around in 3 1/2 hours. Would like to play this course with good greens. Player service girl brought us a cart right in the parking lot…very nice. Golf shop was well stocked with good merchandise. Overall it was a fun day golfing.

This course use to be one of my favorite within an hour drive of Lafayette. Lately is has just gone from bad to worse. Practice areas are still nice but as soon as you get to the first hole the disappointment sets in. Not to mention a couple holes are completely shut down and the only sign to tell you about it was a small sheet of paper by the check in desk.

Greens were so soft you left foot prints as you walked. also the carts are just as bad as the course, all tires are worn through my cart crapped out on us with 2 holes left to play and we could only go in reverse to finish the round.

I never leave reviews but at this point Unless they significantly lower the price per round i hope to save others from playing a course that should ultimately close for a month for repair.

On a positive note they do have some of the best French fries around.

It's a shame to pay almost $60.00 to play golf ⛳ on a course that's not playable. The karts is in bad shape about falling apart, the greens was tore up and wasn't playable. Want be playing there again until the course gets better.

I’ve played this course several times and love the layout, but the greens were horrible and there were two temporary greens. Tee boxes had very little grass and covered in sand. Course needs lots of work to restore it to its original condition

2 greens almost completely dead with false greens in fairway to replace (un-puttable). Remaining greens have plenty of dead spots and weeds.. Greens were so long they were virtually un-puttable. Playing partner quit after nine holes b/c of course condition.

Played Atchafalaya for the first time since Covid, probably 2 years. Really like the layout and level of difficulty and variety of designs throughout the course.

Main issue was the greens, they are very rough. Lots of weeds to manage and looks like they're keeping the grass high so putting was a crazy slow and bouncy.

Still enjoyed the round and the atmosphere and the staff, all were great. This is a great spot for friends from New Orleans and Lafayette to meet in the middle for a round. in a relaxed, natural setting.

Heard great things over the years but those days are long gone! Worst course I’ve ever seen as for a conditions! Carts falling apart. Greens in shambles. Fairways like a cow pasture. 3 holes on the front nine are just cut in the fairway 10-15 in front of abandoned greens. You get the idea. $10 is too much. $55 is robbery.

Course was nice. Amenities were nice. Greens need some help, but overall worth the trip.

Every green was horrible, had crab grass all over then. Some greens were soft and some were hard.

Greens were terrible and un-puttable. some greens had hole cut in the approach to the green. Never seen that before. This was my second time playing this course and will never go again. I cannot believe a course would not even tell the players what is going on and charge full price. TERRIBLE !!!

2 holes closed. Long grass in every fair way. Every green with giant burnt spots affecting putting. Greens overgrown and so slow you almost have to chip from 10+ feet away. Would not recommend.

Played this course about 6 years ago while at work it was a great course in good shape. I went to play it again, but this time it’s in horrible shape , the greens were horrible and the fairway was like playing in a pasture. Not sure what happened to it but it has went way downhill so if you’re in the area don’t waste your money on this one.

First thing to start the day, the lady at the pro shop desk was not pleasant or professional to check in. Tee boxes are horrible mostly sand mounds for tee box. Greens are not greens. You could putt better on the cart path. If you don’t have the funds or the personnel to fix these problems shut down until you do. Was a joke to attempt to putt on. Make cost $15-$20 dollars for practice rounds until the course gets corrected. Course should stop replying to honest comments about course with we are trying our best to fix these issues. NO attempt is being made.

The greens were in very bad shape. Even some that were actually on the fairway. Should be a discount 😊

Greens and fairways were not in good shape. They are working on the course and I am sure it will improve quickly.