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Regions | Cajun Country
The Cajun Country region, which stretches from Lake Charles Area
Lake Charles near the Texas border east to Lafayette Lafayette Area
along I-10 and then southeast along U.S. 90 towards New Iberia-Morgan City Area
the Gulf of Mexico, has fast become a golfing mecca
thanks to the world-class facilities, which have sprung Houma-Thibodaux-Grand Isle Area
up over the last decade.
fairways and subtle rolling terrain provide a fair
Lake Charles, in particular, has been welcoming challenge for all. It’s ranked eighth on the Golf
golf travelers to the region for several years, first as Advisor list for the state.
the home of one of the most sought after stops on the
Audubon Golf Trail, Gray Plantation, and then as The Atchafalaya at Idlewild is also an Audubon
a result of the completion of a couple of casino resort Golf Trail course in the region. Located near
courses that provide guests with truly upscale courses Morgan City, the Robert von Hagge design features
at a fair price. dramatic elevations with spectacular views of the
Atchafalaya Basin. Notably, The Atchafalaya
Gray Plantation has been named one of the top 100 was named a “top ten new course” by Golf Digest
courses in the United States by Golf Digest. Its layout
was designed for the thinking golfer as 12 of the holes when it opened and golfer submissions on Golf
are laced among 670 acres of lakes and a total of 94 Advisor have it ranked second in Louisiana.
bunkers await throughout the course.
Cajun Country combines good food, fun times and
Contraband Bayou Golf Club at L’Auberge exciting golf courses to create a great escape.
Casino Resort is the only public Tom Fazio
signature design in the state. The course routing
takes advantage of the lowland marsh features and
eight spectacular lakes. Golf Digest has listed it as
one of Louisiana’s “top courses in state” and one of
the “best casino courses” in the country. Golfers, who
have played it, consider it the second best course in
the state, according to Golf Advisor. Plus, L’Auberge
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 uniquely has a 19th hole for the golfing
gambler.

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: Cajun Jam Session
Top Right Photo: Lucky day at the casinos; Bottom Right Photo: Fresh seafood from the Gulf of Mexico
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