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Regions | South Louisiana

The Country Club at the Golden Nugget is just course architect, Jeffrey Blume. Comprised of 215
a long par 5 away from Contraband Bayou. In fact, acres, much of the course is situated in what the
the two casino resorts have a waterfront boardwalk Acadians called bottomland or Beau Basin, which
connecting them. After being named a “top new was once the river bend of the “Mighty Mississippi.”
course” by Golf Digest and ranked in the top ten in the
state by both Golfweek and Golf Digest, the course The Atchafalaya at Idlewild, a premiere Louisiana
has matured into perhaps the best-conditioned Golf Trails course in the South Region, is located
course in the state. Water is ever-present, both in near Morgan City along the Cajun Coast. The
view and in play, so driving well is the key. Robert von Hagge design features dramatic elevations
with spectacular views of the Atchafalaya Basin.
Located between Lake Charles and Lafayette, Notably, The Atchafalaya was named a “top ten
Koasati Pines at Coushatta Casino Resort in new course” by Golf Digest when it opened, and
Kinder is a top casino course in Louisiana, with six golfer submissions on Golf Advisor have it ranked
sets of tees to engage golfers of all skill levels. second in Louisiana.

In the Lafayette Parish area, the heart of Cajun Nestled within the Cajun Bayou, LaTour Golf Club
Country, you will find The Wetlands a link-style is a remarkable, picturesque Louisiana Golf Trails
designed course that wraps around inland lakes and course that spans across 597 acres of authentic
marshlands. Farm d’ Allie Golf Club in Carencro Louisiana landscapes to truly highlight the Sports-
is known as the “Farm” features a spectacular man’s Paradise. This 18- hole, 72-par golf course
18-hole championship golf course crafted by golf was designed by PGA tour champion, David Tom.

Farm d’ Allie Golf Club on the Audubon Golf Trail
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