14233 Sunrise Way, St. Francisville, Louisiana 70775, US
(225) 634-6400
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About The Bluffs on Thompson Creek

The Bluffs on Thompson Creek is located 30 minutes by car from Baton Rouge, Louisiana and features a lodge and 18-hole golf course. The semi-private golf course was designed by Arnold Palmer in 1988 and winds through wetlands and a master-planned golf community. The Lodge features one- and two-bedroom suites with full kitchens that are suitable for golf groups. There is also a restaurant, the Palmer Grille, onsite.

Facts

Price Range$$
Property Class★★★
Acres300
Year Opened1988
Number of UnitsLess than 100

Amenities & Services

RestaurantsBar, Casual
Room TypesSuite
TennisYes
Practice FacilityYes
Banquet SpaceYes

Rules

Is the resort pet friendly?No
Is resort stay required for a tee time?No

Golf courses at The Bluffs on Thompson Creek

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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great course

The greens were a little slow which made putting very difficult.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful

Excellent course a must play in this area!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Walked

Might want to talk to a local before playing

Very nice self serve course. Not sure but got the feeling they really didn't want "Golf Now" players. It was a good rate but not the cheapest. Self serve course unless your a member. Parts of course were in very bad shape. Has not been manicured in a long while. No definition of rough or around the greens. Almost all the bunkers were hard pan & have not been worked in a while. Very little sand. The best part of the course were the greens! VERY nice, smooth, putted well & fast for this time of year. My guess is they get faster later in the year which is fine. In general course has great layout but looks like they are not spending any money on upkeep or help anywhere. Best thing is they sell to someone that can afford to make it nice.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Bluffs

Most scenic course in Louisiana.. Under new ownership and no doubt will be the best course around. Certainly a 4 out of 5 star course,

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course has great views

The course is well maintained. It is well worth the price and drive from Baton Rouge to play this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 23
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Worth the drive from Baton Rouge

First time to play this course and got a great deal on golf now. If you haven't played this course definitely take the time to drive out to it and play. A nice track and course is in very good condition. The rough is a little on the high side and an errant shot will take you awhile to find. The greens have lots of undulation in them, so you definitely want to put your ball on the right side of the hole. If you can play with someone that has played it or play a second round it would help with that. A few blind shots off the tees and hard to tell if you can be aggressive or lay up. The whole along the river are very scenic. 17 & 18 are by far the most picturesque and the view on the 17the tee box is the best.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course for the money!

Loved the course and the scenery along the river is beautiful!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

best course I've ever played. loved it

Loved it. Will definitely be back. Haven't found anything comparable within 50 miles.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

The Bluffington Report

Our 4-Some had a great time.
0-7-11-14 H/Caps
Played the Blue Tees
Negatives:
Rough too tall. Several times we used a full 5 minutes looking for balls that were only 3 feet off the fairway.
Created a 4:50 round of golf. We normally play in under 4 hours.
Positives:
Greens rolled excellent.
One of the few courses I have played that every hole could be a signature hole.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

August Bluffs

Hot, fair amount of shade. Greens were excellent, very fast and consistent with only a few holes having bad areas. Fairways were pretty dry and hard but that's everywhere this time of year. Definitely would golf there again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

Course was dry but still had a great time and look forward to visiting again

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

Hasn't rained in about 3weeks so was kind of dry. Overall the course was awesome. Can't wait to play it again

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Hot Deal

Course was baked but still worth every penny. I see why it was rated one of the best public course in Louisiana. Take advantage of Golf Now hot deal if you can!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Good Condition

Haven't played here in a year, but the course was in good shape. Had a few issues with spots on the greens, but certainly did not take away from an enjoyable round. 17 and 18 are my favorite finishing holes that I've played. Highly recommend!

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

this course is relaxing

great to ride this course. the hills make it a challenge, but well worth the view.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

PARWAS72

TYPICAL PALMER COURSE TOUGH BUT FAIR COURSE WAS IN GREAT SHAPE AND HAD SOME GREAT VIEWS ESPECIALLY #17

Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

What A Nice Surprise!

Wouldn't have expected that the 40 minute drive north of Baton Rouge would have have yielded a nice gem among the trees. Played it after multiple days of rain so it was cart path only and the range was closed but truly enjoyed the experience. Didn't even realize that it was an Arnold Palmer design until the day after. Liked the back nine a little better and the view on the 17th tee box was sweet. We will definitely go back if/when we are in the area!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

it has great features and great lay out

lodging was great, love the course, a must play again soon.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Best Design in Town

The Arnold Palmer designed Bluffs is the best overall course deign in the area. The condition of the green surfaces was generally excellent ( with a few problem areas). They don't overseed so fairways are a little bare in January. Most fun in town and at reduced rates is a great value.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very nice

I was passing through Baton Rouge Louisiana and I check golf now.com and found the bluffs I had heard about it before I knew it was nice and I was not disappointed.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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