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3.6
790 Reviews (790)
5 Stars
325
4 Stars
280
3 Stars
108
2 Stars
45
1 Stars
32
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.7
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.2
70.8%
Recommend this course
686 out of 790 reviews
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4.0
11 Reviews (11)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.1
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.9
81.8%
Recommend this course
9 out of 11 reviews
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3.3
41 Reviews (41)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
7
Conditions
2.9
Value
3.3
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
61.0%
Recommend this course
25 out of 41 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout consistently earns top marks from golfers who appreciate its challenging yet fair variety of holes. Friendly staff, smooth pace of play, and a well-regarded on-site restaurant round out a rewarding visit.

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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7533 yards
Slope 136
Rating 76.4
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Course Details

Year Built 2006
Golf Season Year round
Architect von Hagge, Smelek and Baril (2006)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fee
GPS Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Yes
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Collared Shirt Required, No Denim Allowed

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Conference Facilities

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Reviews

3.6
790 Reviews (790)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 16
Amazing Food 14
Dinner 12
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 18
Water Hazards 18
Undulating Greens 14
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 16
Locals 16
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 15
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 15

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Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Absolute disappointment

This course could and should be so much more than what it is. It has so much potential it’s almost disgusting to even think that from a year ago the fairways had huge aerification holes with no sand in them. Now the fairways look like they were in great shape but they were brown from not being watered since last time it rained. most of the greens were burnt on the top of the ridges. Some of the tee boxes had so much sand I couldn’t even keep a tee in it. The GPS was the best thing they had going for them and were taken off the carts. Just wish someone could actually take this place to what it should be.

Until then I can’t see myself playing here ever again.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 07/07/2022

Hi. Thank you for reviewing the course. Let us first start by apologizing for the poor experience you had during your visit. Your feedback about the course is important to us. We are working to get everything up to par. The current condition is by no means the standard we strive to achieve. We are going to escalate your feedback to our team so we can make improvements before your next game, and we will continue to work towards an excellent experience by using your comment for guidance. Thank you for playing The Atchafalaya at Idlewild. We hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Atchafalaya

Course is in great condition…played 18 holes with a friend..we got a great deal and had fun

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/09/2022

We are so pleased that you enjoyed your time at The Atchafalaya at Idlewild. We look forward to seeing you on the course soon for another 5-star experience!

Played On
Reviews 66
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Hidden Gem

This course is well maintained. Scenic and beautiful. The course was not crowded even on a holiday weekend. We didn't try to restaurant, but it was busy at lunchtime and smelled delicious. Greens are nice and big enough to shoot for. The course is set up to score, but only with proper shot placement. I plan on playing this course many more times.

My only minor things I would have liked to see. 1) On course beverage cart. on a holiday weekend,,,,, not sure why not 2). A Marshall or starter.

Overall, loved the course and will be back!!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 06/14/2022

Hello! We appreciate the review. You rated us 3-stars which means there is room to improve on your recent experience at The Atchafalaya at Idlewild. Let us know, in the comments, how and where you would like to see changes from the course. Thanks for the feedback!

Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course is getting in great shape . greens are full of nice but a little slow! . I really like playing golf there!!

Always like to play and eat there!! Great place to visit!!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens were great

Second time playing this course, last was a few years ago. Greens were great, but the tees boxes on a few holes had absolutely no grass. I know that there has been unusually low amounts of rain lately, so the fairways were expectedly a little bare and rock hard. Other than that, this is a very fun and challenging course to play. Hard to beat for the price.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course review

Course was was dry and hard very thin grass in the fairways. Range balls were out at 10 am. before teeing off. Club house was nice but the grill closed at 2 on a Sunday so nothing to eat but cold sandwiches. All in all should have been better for the $.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 05/05/2022

Hi, Thank you for reviewing the course. Let us first start by apologizing for the poor experience you had during your visit. Your feedback about the course is important to us. We are working to get everything up to par. We have projects ongoing to recover the fairways and greens. The current condition is by no means the standard we strive to achieve. We are going to escalate your feedback to our team so we can make improvements before your next game, and we will continue to work towards an excellent experience by using your comment for guidance. Thank you for playing The Atchafalaya at Idlewild. We hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 66
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

BARELY ANY GRASS IN THE FAIRWAYS AND DIRT UNDERNEATH IS HARD AS A ROCK. GREAT FOR LONG DRIVES BUT ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE FOR APPROACH SHOTS

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 05/02/2022

H! Thank you so much for leaving us with your feedback. We value our customer experience, so your review is important to us. We will make note and we hope to see you back at The Atchafalaya at Idlewild!

Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

My Last Round only because I am moving out of state

Good golf course it could be a True Gem . People at the course are so nice #1 . The Layout is nice- different tee boxes for all kind of players ! The hills and sand traps make you think on every tee box bout your next shot . Nice food in the club house and extra treat ! Only down fall of the course is the fairways need some water to grow grass then it would be a Gem ! Will Miss you guys that I played with over the past few years - you made an ole retired guy feel like home ! If i pass through in the future i will stop and play a round for sure . Later love the course ! I would say its a must play for the Bayou region .

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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