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Regions | Cajun Country
The Cajun Country region, which stretches from Bayou Lafourche Area
Lake Charles near the Texas border east to Lafayette Kinder
along I-10 and then southeast along U.S. 90 towards Lake Charles Area
the Gulf of Mexico, has fast become a golfing mecca
thanks to the world-class facilities, which have sprung Lafayette Area
up over the last decade. New Iberia-Morgan City Area
Houma-Thibodaux-Grand Isle Area
Lake Charles, in particular, has been welcoming
golf travelers to the region for several years, first as fairways and subtle rolling terrain provide a fair
the home of one of the most sought after stops on the challenge for all. It’s ranked eighth on the Golf
Audubon Golf Trail, Gray Plantation, and then as Advisor list for the state.
a result of the completion of a couple of casino resort
courses that provide guests with truly upscale courses The Atchafalaya at Idlewild is also an Audubon
at a fair price.
Golf Trail course in the region. Located near
Gray Plantation has been named one of the top 100 Morgan City, the Robert von Hagge design features
courses in the United States by Golf Digest. Its layout dramatic elevations with spectacular views of the
was designed for the thinking golfer as 12 of the holes Atchafalaya Basin. Notably, The Atchafalaya
are laced among 670 acres of lakes and a total of 94 was named a “top ten new course” by Golf Digest
bunkers await throughout the course. when it opened and golfer submissions on Golf
Advisor have it ranked second in Louisiana.
Contraband Bayou Golf Club at L’Auberge
Casino Resort is the only public Tom Fazio Another new course to the Audubon Golf Trail is
signature design in the state. The course routing located deep in the heart of Bayou Country. LaTour
takes advantage of the lowland marsh features and
eight spectacular lakes. Golf Digest has listed it as Golf Club features an 18-hole golf course designed by
one of Louisiana’s “top courses in state” and one of PGA tour champion and Louisiana native, David Toms.
the “best casino courses” in the country. Golfers, who
have played it, consider it the second best course in Cajun Country combines good food, fun times and
the state, according to Golf Advisor. Plus, L’Auberge exciting golf courses to create a great escape.
Casino Resort is ranked number four on USA Today’s
“10Best” readers poll for casinos in the U.S.
The Country Club at the Golden Nugget opened
a few years ago, just a long par 5 away from
Contraband Bayou. In fact, the two casino resorts
have a waterfront boardwalk connecting them. After
being named a “top new course” by Golf Digest and
ranked in the top ten in the state by both Golfweek and
Golf Digest, the course has matured into perhaps the
best-conditioned course in the state. Water is ever-
present, both in view and in play, so driving well is key.

Located between Lake Charles and Lafayette,
Koasati Pines at Coushatta Casino Resort in
Kinder is one of the new members to the Audubon
Golf Trail. A top casino course in Louisiana, with six
sets of tees to engage golfers of all skill levels.
In Lafayette, the heart of Cajun Country, you’ll find
The Wetlands, an Audubon Golf Trail member.
The Wetlands offers a link-style design that wraps
around inland lakes and marshlands. The wide open Top Left Photo: Swamp Tour on Bayou Lafourche; Middle Left Photo: Dancing in Lafayette;
Top Right Photo: Lucky day at the casinos
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