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Regions | South Louisiana

The Country Club at the Golden Nugget The wide-open fairways and subtle rolling terrain
opened a few years ago, just a long par 5 away provide a fair challenge for all. It’s ranked eighth on
from Contraband Bayou. In fact, the two casino the Golf Advisor list for the state.
resorts have a waterfront boardwalk connecting
them. After being named a “top new course” by Golf The Atchafalaya at Idlewild is also an Audubon
Digest and ranked in the top ten in the state by both
Golfweek and Golf Digest, the course has matured Golf Trail course in the South Region, located near
into perhaps the best-conditioned course in the Morgan City, the Robert von Hagge design features
state. Water is ever-present, both in view and in play, dramatic elevations with spectacular views of the
so driving well is key. Atchafalaya Basin. Notably, The Atchafalaya was
named a “top ten new course” by Golf Digest when it
Located between Lake Charles and Lafayette, opened and golfer submissions on Golf Advisor have
Koasati Pines at Coushatta Casino Resort in it ranked second in Louisiana.
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. Another new course to the Audubon Golf Trail is
located deep in the heart of what is known as Bayou
In Lafayette, the heart of Cajun Country, you’ll find Country. LaTour Golf Club features an 18-hole
The Wetlands, an Audubon Golf Trail member. golf course designed by PGA tour champion and
The Wetlands offers a link-style design that wraps Louisiana native, David Toms. (continued on pg. 32)
around inland lakes and marshlands.

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