Louisiana Course Reviews
Tamahka Trails Golf Club gives visitors a different taste of Louisiana golf
One of the first things you will notice about the Tamahka Trails Golf Club at the Paragon Casino Resort are the hills, features that are seemingly out of place in central Louisiana. As part of the state's Audubon Golf Trail, this Marksville, La. golf course offers a different taste of the Pelican State, and that is a good thing.
... full article »Koasati Pines at Coushatta: Away from the tables, you'll find fun, challenging golf
There's no mistaking the potential quality of your golfing experience at the Koasati Pines golf course at the Coushatta Casino Resort. If you're up for a challenge - aside from gambling - you'll find it here.
... full article »Scenic and strategic: Gray Plantation offers top golf course at a bargain price
Given that Gray Plantation is tucked away in Southwest Louisiana, Director of Golf Neel DeRouen was shocked when a national magazine listed his track among the top public courses in the U.S. This secluded Lake Charles course, which topped the likes of Bay Hill, and Torrey Pines, offers plenty of trouble and the back nine is as thrilling a round as you'll play. In terms of value, Gray Plantation is difficult to beat, writes Jason Scott.
... full article »Carter Plantation Golf Club, David Toms' first design, mimics his playing style
It's only appropriate that David Toms' first attempt at golf course design mimics the man himself. Carter Plantation Golf Club, part of a master-planned residential resort community located on 700 acres bordering the Blood River, doesn't wow you with a stunning setting or bold features. Much like Toms' game, it's steady, underrated and straight forward
... full article »TPC of Louisiana: Dye delivers amid great expectations
To truly understand what the TPC of Louisiana is, it helps to have an understanding of what is was. A series of framed photos in the 24,000 sq. ft. antebellum clubhouse depict the site, pre golf course. What is now lush Tifsport Bermuda grass fairways and true rolling Miniverde Bermuda grass greens was once a 250-acre swath of pure Southern Louisiana swampland. Now the rave reviews are pouring in and the good time are rolling.
... full article »Golfing and gaming on the Audubon Golf Trail
High profile, big budget projects like Old Memorial (Tampa, Fla.) and Southern Dunes (Haines City, Fla.) helped make Steve Smyers one of the most sought after names in golf course design. Lower profile, smaller budget projects like Tamahka Trails in central Louisiana are proof positive that Smyers brings his "A" design game, purse strings and publicity aside.
... full article »OakWing Golf Club gives Alexandria new life
If you're looking for something upscale and ornate, you've landed on the wrong part of the Audubon Golf Trail. Eighteen holes with a cart here runs just under $40. Word on the street is that PGA Tour player and native son David Toms is part of OakWing's ownership group, so the smart money says the course will only get better with age.
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