The Atchafalaya at Idlewild in Patterson, Louisiana, USA

Rating Snapshot

All Time
Last 6 Months
Last 12 Months

3.6

791 Reviews (791)

5 Stars

325

4 Stars

281

3 Stars

108

2 Stars

1 Stars

Conditions

3.1

Value

3.7

Layout

4.6

Friendliness

4.6

Pace

4.4

Amenities

4.2

71.3%

Recommend this course

687 out of 791 reviews

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Average Rating

Avg Rating

4.1

11 Reviews (11)

5 Stars

4 Stars

3 Stars

2 Stars

1 Stars

Conditions

3.8

Value

4.5

Layout

4.9

Pace

4.7

Amenities

4.3

StaffFriendliness

4.9

90.9%

Recommend this course

10 out of 11 reviews

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Average Rating

Avg Rating

3.4

40 Reviews (40)

5 Stars

4 Stars

3 Stars

2 Stars

1 Stars

Conditions

2.9

Value

3.3

Layout

4.6

Pace

4.3

Amenities

4.1

StaffFriendliness

4.6

62.5%

Recommend this course

25 out of 40 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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Satellite Layout

Tees

Tee	Par	Length	Rating	Slope
Gator	72	7533 yards	76.4	136
Bear	72	7032 yards	73.8	134
Eagle	72	6520 yards	71.9	127
Owl	72	5932 yards	68.7	121
Otter (W)	72	5263 yards	71.1	122
Turtle	72	3893 yards

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Scorecard

Scorecard for The Atchafalaya At Idlewild Golf Course

Metrics:

Hole	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	Out	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	In	Total
Gator M: 75.7/131	419	242	585	460	430	588	247	378	450	3799	429	216	400	538	448	224	592	349	458	3654	7453
Bear M: 73.3/125	406	212	551	437	391	576	213	352	394	3532	395	191	389	498	400	186	552	331	420	3362	6894
Eagle M: 70.3/121 W: 76.5/129	366	177	512	391	364	537	179	318	371	3215	370	173	358	459	366	169	522	300	387	3104	6319
Eagle/Owl M: 68.3/115 W: 74.2/124	366	138	512	327	334	498	155	318	353	3001	328	151	358	459	302	143	495	300	347	2883	5884
Owl M: 67.3/108 W: 72.8/120	331	138	471	327	334	498	155	278	353	2885	328	151	316	439	302	143	495	261	347	2782	5667
Otter M: 64.6/107 W: 69.7/115	294	130	437	294	301	445	138	268	327	2634	308	129	283	400	290	112	471	233	336	2562	5196
Turtle W: 69.6/112	222	103	328	222	228	330	101	156	247	1937	234	99	212	300	226	88	356	180	261	1956	3893
Handicap	15	11	7	3	13	1	17	9	5		12	16	10	4	8	14	2	18	6
Par	4	3	5	4	4	5	3	4	4	36	4	3	4	5	4	3	5	4	4	36	72

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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

Accolades

Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Louisiana (2020 #11) (2019 #2) (2018 #3) (2017 #4) (2016 #2)
Golf Advisor: Top 25 Courses for Pace of Play in the U.S. (2019 #14)

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Reviews

3.6

791 Reviews (791)

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

Numbers based on reviews tagged with attribute.

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dougperk3

Played On 08/04/2019

Reviews 5

Skill Beginner

Plays A few times a week

5.0

First Time Playing

Course has a lot of LA culture

This course is basically a representation of LA wildlife and culture. You’ll see alligators, raccoons and I’ve heard of people seeing bears. Course is very challenging and long. So bring your A-game. Kitchen has good food also

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

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bbbb7890

Played On 08/30/2019

Reviews 9

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Almost perfect course

The course is great I don’t care to play anywhere else.very picturesque ,loads of wildlife for viewing.the sand traps need work that’s about it just a pleasure to play at atchafalaya.

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Average

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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u000006383724

Played On 08/13/2019

Reviews 7

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

4.0

Previously Played

A Hidden Gem in Patterson

I have played this course several times. It is challenging layout and a real test for any golfer. Only negative is the bunkers if they were redone with crushed granite and better drainage they would be one of the top courses in the state of Louisiana!!

Their staff in pro shop is great. The Resturant staff and food are really great.!!

I have enjoyed every time I have played there!!.

Looking forward to playing as soon as the rain allows a dry out.

Love the place!!

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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u831167854

Played On 08/10/2019

Reviews 1

Skill Advanced

Plays Once a month

5.0

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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squarebushal

Played On 07/25/2019

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Weekday play

Course was a little wet but in good shape except for the sand traps which are all considered ground under repair.

Conditions Average

Value Excellent

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

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u9888964

Played On 07/24/2019

Reviews 1

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Good

Pace Good

Amenities Good

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jkizme

Played On 07/11/2019

Reviews 13

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Had a blast playing here

1st I can’t say enough about the staff especially Lacey for her help... with a hurricane approaching and being we were coming from Lafayette to play I wanted to make sure they were open and it wasn’t cart path only.. she found out the info for me and politely called me back within 15 minutes... 2nd, we were greeted with all smiles from the staff there and even though the greens were punched and sanded they were very much playable and the course was in excellent shape....well worth the money, well worth the drive... we will return... THANK YOU

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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NIcholas4188662

Played On 07/05/2019

Reviews 4

Handicap 10-14

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a month

3.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Fair

Value Average

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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The Atchafalaya at Idlewild

Commented on 07/09/2019

Hello, NIcholas. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are sorry to see that your overall experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you'll give us another try in the near future.

u528057990

Played On 07/05/2019

Reviews 5

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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u5238404

Played On 06/24/2019

Reviews 1

Skill Beginner

Plays Once a month

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Beautiful course

Play at this course all the time! Must see it to appreciate it!

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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u00000318817

Played On 06/17/2019

Reviews 6

Handicap 5-9

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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jjleonard

Played On 06/12/2019

Reviews 7

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a month

5.0

Previously Played

Great course. -- Great price

Course is challenging but fair. Using golf now app really makes the price really good.

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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bbbb7890

Played On 06/14/2019

Reviews 9

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Great practice range also chipping and putting range

Excellent course, fairways are excellent grass is mowed higher now very challenging holes, love the hole layouts very enjoyable round of golf

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Average

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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NGiroir

Played On 06/12/2019

Reviews 2

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

4.0

Previously Played

Playing with the critters

Great course. Fun and challenging layout. The greens need some work but the fairways are first rate.

Many animal: raccoons, possums, squirrels, etc

Great course

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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u000002752845

Played On 05/28/2019

Reviews 1

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

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rknight

Played On 05/27/2019

Reviews 4

Handicap 15-19

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Hot weather

Used cart

Challenging Course

Greens in excellent shape, fast. Had an issue with some bandits (Raccoons) on a couple of the holes. Pace of play little slow but it was a holiday. Stopped for lunch at the turn, food was great. Overall had a great time.

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Excellent

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

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Whaylon8133937

Played On 05/27/2019

Reviews 5

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Awesome!

Some of the best Fairways and Greens in Louisiana!

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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spentazac1

Played On 05/27/2019

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once every three months

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

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Lb1977

Played On 05/24/2019

Reviews 8

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Comment

tujmeister

Played On 05/23/2019

Reviews 2

Handicap 10-14

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Hot weather

Used cart

Prettiest Place in Patterson!

This course is as tough a challenge as most any course out there. A lot of work recently has gone into improving the conditions of the rolling fairways & undulating greens. The greens are large & tricky to read, making 3-putts not all that uncommon. So bring a hot putter!

Inside the Acadian-style clubhouse facility you will find a friendly staff, a well stocked pro shop, and a top notch sports bar & restaurant with a great menu and the prettiest views in town. Those visiting from out of town will enjoy spending the entire day at The Atchafalaya!

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Difficulty Extremely Challenging

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FAQ

What is the address of The Atchafalaya at Idlewild?

The Atchafalaya at Idlewild is located at 400 Cotten Road, Patterson, Louisiana 70392.

Is The Atchafalaya at Idlewild open to the public?

Yes, The Atchafalaya at Idlewild is open to the public.

What year did The Atchafalaya at Idlewild open?

The Atchafalaya at Idlewild was built in 2006.

Who designed The Atchafalaya at Idlewild?

von Hagge, Smelek and Baril (2006) is the architect of The Atchafalaya at Idlewild.

What is the par of The Atchafalaya at Idlewild

The par of The Atchafalaya at Idlewild is 72.

What is the length of The Atchafalaya at Idlewild

The length of The Atchafalaya at Idlewild is 7533 yards.

What is the rating of The Atchafalaya at Idlewild

The rating of The Atchafalaya at Idlewild is 76.4.

What is the slope of The Atchafalaya at Idlewild

The slope of The Atchafalaya at Idlewild is 136.

What are the course conditions at The Atchafalaya at Idlewild?

Based on reviews, other golfers are saying that the course conditions at The Atchafalaya at Idlewild are good.

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