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3.5
804 Reviews (804)
5 Stars
328
4 Stars
286
3 Stars
111
2 Stars
47
1 Stars
32
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.6
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.3
67.6%
Recommend this course
697 out of 804 reviews
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3.9
24 Reviews (24)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.3
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.8
83.3%
Recommend this course
20 out of 24 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.4
39 Reviews (39)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.3
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.6
61.5%
Recommend this course
24 out of 39 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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Atchafalaya Golf Course
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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

3.5
804 Reviews (804)

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 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Exceeded expectations

Great course.. great condition... beautiful club house... great food...

challenging with many bunkers & hills

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

Atchafalaya Rocks

Incredible value for a top notch course. Challenging and playable for all skill levels.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 49
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent course

As always enjoyed a great day at a great golf course. Everything was perfect.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 69
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course conditions

Didn’t like the bunkers the sand was crusty and hard to play from. They didn’t look like they had been taken care of. The fairways were pretty good. The greens were a little bumpy. But I liked the course and will play it again next time I’m in the area. Enjoyed the course and the guys I played with.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 49
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Excellent day.

Never think you can enjoy a golf course each time you play. But Atchafalaya sets the standard. Always perfect. Wow.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Epitome of Cajun Country

I absolutely loved this place! Beautiful course that really embraces all that the Cajun swamp country has to offer. Beautiful course and great Layout.. They really knew how to effectively utilize the natural beauty of the real estate.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 49
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great day at the course.

Course was in excellent shape. Staff was very friendly and professional.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best in South Louisiana

I always describe Atchafalaya as a snap shot of Louisiana.

Greens are true but not super fast, ever hole is unique, and the practice grounds are top notch.

The chicken and sausage gumbo is so good too.

Highly recommend this coarse.

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

Great Course

Rain on Wednesday 1 1/2” Friday was 90 degrees. Greens in great shape for this time of year, about a 9 1/2 on stimp meter. Have to say I was impressed with overall shape of course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Outstanding.

Course brown due to last freeze. Played perfectly. This might be the toughest course in the state. Terrific practice facilities. Good food.

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

Freezing weather toke it's toll

The plush fairway and greens showed the effects of recent freeze that has hit our area. Even with the afore mentioned, the course still played real well. But, it wasn't as scenic as usual.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Awesome

Awesome course! Challenge for any level of play. Course was in tip top condition. Couldn’t ask for a better experience!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 324
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Texas Advisor
Top 25 Contributor
First Time Playing
Used cart

Interesting place outside NOLA

I stopped by this place on my drive home from NOLA hoping to squeeze in a few holes. Considering I-10 on the way to NOLA was mayhem, I was certainly willing to make the diversion down US-90 instead, which definitely had more character and fewer cars.

I was surprised how nice the facilities were for being what seemed like the middle of nowhere (GPS included in carts). The layout is pretty scenic and natural, AND TOUGH! It could play pretty long. It felt a little bit like a PB Dye design, shaping-wise, with pot bunkers and bulkheads, but with larger greens than the Dye family normally builds.

I didn't get to see all the holes as I was playing by myself and got to the course in the afternoon after an outing, and storms were brewing on the horizon, but I got most in.

A stop on the Audubon Golf Trail, I give it three stars only because it was a little scruffy in spots and checks in below the 4-star courses I played in NOLA like English Turn. But I would recommend it for sure if you are driving thru Louisiana.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 52
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The course was fun to play. Be very careful though, there is wildlife (raccoons, gators etc) all around and lots of water.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

La Hidden Gem

In the swamp land of Patterson La lies a great course. Atchafalaya at Idlewild. The Pro Ed Lester and his staff are very helpful and friendly. The course. Was in excellent condition. Then after golf we ate a Cajun favorite a plate of white beans and catfish chips. It tasted like it came from my Momma ‘s kitchen. The weather was awesome and it was an outstanding trip to a wonderful secret in south La!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Peaceful and yet fun

The pace of play was excellent. Not too many people playing on such a beautiful day. You could play fast or slow, whatever your liking. There was no worry about holding up players behind you or catching up to the players in front of you and having to wait on them. It made it much easier to concentrate on just playing golf.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good experience. Course is always in great shape and good value

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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