Bayou Oaks City Park South Course

Did a golf trip to New Orleans. Learned on the way that the south has been experiencing a drought… and it showed. To be fair I am not going to rate or comment on the course conditions. Instead, given the rest of my experience I am choosing to assume that with some rain the course conditions would be fantastic, and I do look forward to returning one day to find out.

Things I Liked

- The fairways are HUGE! This course is built on a lot of acreage, and the course is forgiving off the tee.

- The green complexes are very challenging. The greens were fast, the bunkers were strategically placed, and the green surrounds provide a great challenge. Swing away off the tee, but you better have a short game to score well here.

- The staff inside, and the starter outside, were very friendly and helpful.

Things I Did Not Like

- Non-resident rates. Sorry, incredibly jacked up non-resident rates. I eventually retreated and purchased an online deal. Would rather have my money go directly to the course, but cannot agree with that level of mark-up.

Thing Important to Me

- This course is built on a lot of acreage, and after walking the course I felt that in my legs. It seemed like there was a walk equivalent to a long par 3 between each hole. That being said, I survived and would walk again.

- The branded ball marker is really cool!

- There were water coolers out on the course to keep everyone hydrated. Also, we saw the cart girl quite a bit too (5-6 times).

The course is in pristine condition. Fairways are lush and well manicured. The greens are exceptional, running fast and true. I was truly impressed with how well yhe course played. I would definitely recommend it to anyone.

It was a great day of golf. People were very nice. I had my daughter with me and it was enjoyable. Many options for different levels of play.

I used to play here often, maybe 3 times a month. But now, no more. The $25 rounds are gone. $70-$80 is too much for me. Better options exists. It's a shame because the was usually in good shape. It's a very playable course where I have had my best rounds. However, ...

Overall, course was in fantastic shape. Rough start on the 1st hole with cart dying and about a 10 minute wait to get another brought out to us. Grounds crew kind’ve just did whatever they wanted. I don’t think the course is ever going to be worth the money they ask to play. It should be the most expensive public course in the area, but asking over $100 on most times is steep and a little outrageous. There are so many things they could do to improve. Getting rid of the north course and renovating the driving range would be a great place to start.

Great fun swinging a club on Bermuda fairways and driving balls at sea level.

Non-resident green fees are pretty high but golf now had a Hot Deal for same day play for $70 so I gave it a go. Greens were beautiful and the fairways were very nice although a little tight in some spots, but very playable. Weather was perfect and I got out as a single and was paired up with another single. We played unrushed and only waited on a handful of shots. 4 hour round. Will try to get back out there again before I leave if I don't have to pay the non-resident rate.

Greens were nice and fast right after it stormed the day before. Some greens have some bad spots. But I would compare the course to a English Turn and Lakewood. Wouldn't say it's $130 course.

Greens are too slowAnd the pace of play are too slow! . Single player should not be allowed.