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Regions | North Louisiana

The Louisiana golfing journey begins in the northern Monroe-Ruston Area
part of the state, adjacent to Arkansas, Texas and Shreveport-Bossier City Area
Mississippi. As the closest region to Midwest golfers
who annually need an escape from cold weather, With so many exciting golf courses and a variety of
North Louisiana golf courses are eager to host golf lodging options, finding a stay and play option is
groups. easy in North Louisiana.

Black Bear Golf Course, located at Poverty
Point Reservoir State Park, just off I-20 in the far
eastern part of the region, was named a “best new
affordable course” by Golf Digest when it opened
and Golfweek’s “best in state” for seven years in a
row. This Audubon Golf Trail site takes advantage
of the rolling hills and offers great views of the
surrounding countryside. The TifEagle greens are
large, fast and well-protected by immense bunkers.
The adjacent 17-room Black Bear Lodge or state
park cabins provide a great place to stay and
unwind after your day on the links.

The Golf Club at Stonebridge and Querbes
Park Golf Course are Shreveport’s home courses.
Both 18-hole courses are minutes from downtown
Shreveport, the scenic Red River and all the casino
hotels. Beauty and value makes Northwest Louisiana
courses a great experience for all golfers.

Squire Creek, in the quaint town of Choudrant
near Ruston, is one of the region’s most desirable
private country clubs and features on-site golf
cottages. A Tom Fazio signature design, the course
was listed in Golf Digest’s “best new private courses”
when it opened. The greens have been compared to
Augusta, but the open layout means you’ll rarely
have a bad lie.

Calvert Crossing is located halfway between
Monroe and Ruston. It challenges with well-placed
hazards throughout and undulating greens. This
private club is available for play through the Troon
Privé reciprocal program.

Top Left Photo: Fishing in North Louisiana; Landry Vineyards in Monroe
Top Right Photo: Poverty Point Reservoir State Park Cabins; Middle Right Photo:
Real BBQ in Shreveport; Bottom Right Photo: Shreveport Skyline 21
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