The Atchafalaya at Idlewild
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| 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 |
| 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 |
Course Details
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Reviewer Photos
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Photo submitted by korylandry on 08/19/2025
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Photo submitted by bxwYvpr6A2X1ZC5J0oNE on 04/18/2025
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Photo submitted by u000002344670 on 04/02/2025
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Photo submitted by u000002344670 on 04/02/2025
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Photo submitted by dougperk3 on 11/10/2023
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Photo submitted by bebrous on 04/01/2023
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Photo submitted by u703898843 on 01/29/2023
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Love the proshop and restaurant, especially the view on the porch. Photo submitted by u00000950996 on 10/14/2022
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Tee box Photo submitted by u000004947912 on 06/16/2022
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Photo submitted by karpes360 on 07/12/2021
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Photo submitted by u314160865386 on 10/09/2020
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Photo submitted by u314160865386 on 10/09/2020
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Photo submitted by Blacmacc on 05/16/2020
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Photo submitted by u314159856033 on 03/29/2020
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Birdied 16th hole from over 70 feet with this view Photo submitted by u000003055695 on 03/27/2020
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Photo submitted by u9888964 on 07/24/2019
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Beautiful clubhouse Photo submitted by u9888964 on 07/24/2019
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Friendly visitors lol Photo submitted by u9888964 on 07/24/2019
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Photo submitted by BrandonTuckerGA on 12/28/2017
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Photo submitted by BrandonTuckerGA on 12/28/2017
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Photo submitted by BrandonTuckerGA on 12/28/2017
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Photo submitted by BrandonTuckerGA on 12/28/2017
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Photo submitted by BrandonTuckerGA on 12/28/2017
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Photo submitted by sorenj on 05/16/2017
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Photo submitted by sorenj on 05/16/2017
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Photo submitted by sorenj on 05/16/2017
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A well protected green... bunkers all around (literally) Photo submitted by sorenj on 05/16/2017
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Photo submitted by u000007368282 on 08/03/2015
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18's double green Photo submitted by u000007368282 on 08/03/2015
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you get a little bit of everything Photo submitted by John9316679 on 06/19/2013
Pace of play
There was a five-some (don't know if it's allowed or not) who were holding up at least 4 groups. They seemed to not know any course etiquette and did not anyone thru. Other than that the course was great.
Challenging
Great layout and a challenge for any golfer! Great food at the beautiful club house and grill!
nice course to play
Always enjoy playing at this corse cannotgo wrong playing this course
Great Hot Deal
This course is an amazing value as a Hot Deal. Pros-include the scenery, price, GPS in-cart, nice restaurant and friendliness and dries quickly. Cons- out of the way if you're visiting New Orleans, conditions have been deteriorating over the years, heat and humidity, mosquitoes. In summary, this is a parish-owned golf course that is in better shape that private clubs I've played before but without the strange gaze of members that make you feel like invaders (you know what I'm talking about).
My Opinion
A very nice practice facility, difficult layout. Each hole was different. Greens rolled well. Course was adequately maintained. It was not crowded and it often felt like we had the place to ourselves. The south Louisiana Wildlife was varied and abundant.
Overall I flet the $74 price tag was a little steep for the course conditions. I will probably be back but only if I can catch a better price deal somehow.
Slow play .
Perhaps on busier days, a Marshall would help pace of play, when slower "players" have no idea what it means to let other players through.
Excellent as always.
Enjoyed a round of 18 holes at Atchafalaya at Idlewild. Course is in prestige shape. Staff was very professional as always. My favorite place to play.
Great course!!
Great value on GolfNow. Greens were just a little bumpy, otherwise in great shape.
Hidden Jewel
Played the course in preparation for the LA Golf Association's Senior 4 Ball tournament next weekend. It's about 75 miles from my home in Baton Rouge, but is really worth the drive to see and play this great golf course.
Beautiful scenery & course layout. Greens are smooth and fast. Sand traps needed some maintenance after heavy rains from hurricane Harvey, which is the reason I didn't award a 5 star rating.
Multiple tees provide any golfer the chance to be challenged, but still have big fun. Don't miss this course, you'll be glad you played.
The restaurant serves up some top notch LA cuisine...an added bonus. And the staff makes you feel like a VIP.
FUN as always
Course was in very good shape considering all the rain we had these past few weeks...good to see grass growing thicker in the fairways... had a blast....
Great round.
Course is in excellent shape. Staff was very professional as always. Top notch. Top notch.
Ran short of water on course, pro special delivered by hand water to our 4 players. Over and above.
Great scenic course
Beautiful course, challenging and fun. The staff was very friendly and the food great. Definitely worth the drive.