The Atchafalaya at Idlewild in Patterson, Louisiana, USA

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All Time
Last 6 Months
Last 12 Months

3.6

795 Reviews (795)

5 Stars

327

4 Stars

282

3 Stars

109

2 Stars

1 Stars

Conditions

3.1

Value

3.6

Layout

4.6

Friendliness

4.5

Pace

4.4

Amenities

4.2

71.4%

Recommend this course

691 out of 795 reviews

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Average Rating

Avg Rating

4.1

15 Reviews (15)

5 Stars

4 Stars

3 Stars

2 Stars

1 Stars

Conditions

3.9

Value

4.5

Layout

4.9

Pace

4.8

Amenities

4.3

StaffFriendliness

4.9

93.3%

Recommend this course

14 out of 15 reviews

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Average Rating

Avg Rating

3.4

41 Reviews (41)

5 Stars

4 Stars

3 Stars

2 Stars

1 Stars

Conditions

3.0

Value

3.4

Layout

4.6

Pace

4.3

Amenities

4.1

StaffFriendliness

4.6

63.4%

Recommend this course

26 out of 41 reviews

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AI summaries based on real golfer reviews

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

795 Reviews (795)

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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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

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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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Rene7846154

Played On 05/20/2019

Reviews 33

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Rene Cab

Course was in good shape. Greens rolled pretty good. Enjoyed the day.

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Excellent

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u172961387

Played On 05/20/2019

Reviews 1

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Excellent

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bbbb7890

Played On 05/06/2019

Reviews 9

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Excellent course

Fairways have low grass hard to hit woods need to cut grass on fairways way way less often

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Average

Pace Excellent

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jerryc436

Played On 04/29/2019

Reviews 1

Handicap 25+

Skill Beginner

Plays Once a year

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Perfect weather

Used cart

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

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Sausage1man

Played On 04/24/2019

Reviews 4

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Excellent

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u641135816

Played On 04/20/2019

Reviews 12

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

This course was in great shape

This course was in great condition.The staff was great and friendly.Pace of play was great

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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u000005145433

Played On 04/15/2019

Reviews 19

Handicap Don't know

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a month

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Perfect weather

Used cart

Sunny Day of golf Nice 75 degree temps

Super nice weather on a good course - winter / is over the course is in good shape even with all the rain we have had ! Course always drain well . I will be back soon .

Conditions Average

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

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Skeeter7777777

Played On 04/14/2019

Reviews 48

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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u310362501

Played On 03/16/2019

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

March 2019 play

Great course layout. Challenging as handicap will allow. Great fun playing from the White T (5980yds). Four T boxes available. Play a little like a linx course with lots of sand and water. Great fairways and approach. Greens fair inspire of rain this month. Grass hasn't come in yet but rolls pretty good with good line breaks. Good drives results in ability to to attack the flag. Saw two 8' Gators on #12.

Conditions Average

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Good

Pace Good

Amenities Good

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NickNunez

Played On 02/25/2019

Reviews 22

Handicap 10-14

Skill Advanced

Plays Once a week

5.0

Previously Played

A true challenge.

Played this course when it was wet and windy. It is a great challenge if you dare playing the right tee's. One of the most beautiful courses around. Huge greens. Just keep it out of the water. Great driving range.

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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Cheramid1

Played On 02/25/2019

Reviews 8

Skill Advanced

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Must play golf course!

Course layout is fantastic and challenging! Greens are fast and fairways were pretty dry!

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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Tim8250112

Played On 02/13/2019

Reviews 69

Handicap 15-19

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Comment

Len7117022

Played On 02/16/2019

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

Tim8250112

Played On 02/14/2019

Reviews 69

Handicap 15-19

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Previously Played

The course

The course was in pretty good shape. A couple of the greens weren’t up to par. And some of the sand traps needed some work. Other than that I thought it was pretty good. I’m planning to play here again while I’m here.

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

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Skeeter7777777

Played On 02/10/2019

Reviews 48

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Excellent as always!!!!!

Another great round at a top notch course. Staff is always so professional. Course in awesome shape.

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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joeyl628

Played On 02/10/2019

Reviews 1

Skill Beginner

Plays Once a month

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

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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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