Abita Springs
| Yelp.com | 4 out of 5 stars. Only 3 reviews, two were good, one was bad. In general, the course is a good value. The course isn’t too hard to play, but does have hidden water hazards that can really mess up a game if you make a bad shot. The course is well manicured and kept up. The customer service is fair to good, but the one bad review was about poor management/ customer service and miscommunication between staff and the customer. |
| GolfAdvisor.com | 3.5 out of 5 stars. Out of 51 reviews. The overall review is that the course is okay, good, fair, nice and a good value for the money. Many like the rustic, far-away-from-the-busy-city vibe that it has as well as the wildlife. It’s a fun course, but does have some sneaky challenges that you have to watch out for. The bad reviews were mostly about the course not being in great condition, feeling like although it’s not very expensive – there are still better courses, and that it gets very crowded, especially with inexperienced golfers. |
| GolfCourseRanking.com | 4 out of 5 stars. Only 3 reviews. Challenging course and in good condition. All would come back to play. |
| 4.5 out of 5 stars. Out of 50 reviews. Good course for beginners and proficient players. | |
| GolfLink.com | 4 out of 5 stars. Great scenery, wildlife, and good deal for money. Rated high for difficulty, but reviews still pointed out that the course is fun and well-maintained. |
Abita Springs ranks 4 out of 5 stars, based on ratings from Yelp, GolfAvisor.com, GolfCourseRanking.com, Facebook and GolfLink.com. The biggest factor that keeps golfers coming back to Abita Springs is that the course is a great value for the money and is on average, well-maintained and in fair to good condition. The rustic, escape-from-the-city vibe of the course is a plus for many golfers, as well as the course being somewhat challenging, but still fun and a good course to play for golfers of all skill levels. While being both fun and challenging, there are a few sneaky water hazards that can put a damper on your game if you’re not careful. Overall, Abita Springs is a fun, reasonably-priced course for both beginning and proficient golfers.
Bayou Barriere
| Yelp.com | No reviews. |
| GolfAdvisor.com | 3 out of 5 stars. 34 reviews. Fast greens, for the most part well-kept. Decent course by most reviews. Best for beginners and average golfers. Fun to play, very enjoyable. Good value. Fairways and greens are just so-so. Friendly staff and good pro shop. Not very crowded, very open. |
| GolfCourseRanking.com | 4 out of 5 stars. 1 review. Good bargain, course in good shape. |
| 4 out of 5 stars. 68 reviews. Good course for the money, inviting, scenic. | |
| 4 out 5 stars. 12 reviews. Great course for family, a fun game with friends, and you get 27 holes for a really good price. Great value – definitely not TPC or a resort type course, but a really good course for the price. Recommended as the best affordable course to play at. Some complain about flooding and damage to course, but many including owners have explained that because of the course being in the delta region and heavy rains, this is common and is always fixed. | |
| GolfLink.com | 2 out of 5 stars. 3 reviews. Bad reviews about the course conditions. Fairways too hard, not taken care of. |
Bayou Barriere gets 4 out of 5 stars, based on reviews from Yelp, Golf Advisor, Golf Course Ranking.com, Facebook, Google,and GolfLink.com. Reviewers agrees that Bayou Barriere is a great course for a fun, not-too-challenging game with family or a group of friends. It is also a great value, and for the money, is an excellent course and is very enjoyable to play. The course doesn’t get too crowded or slow, the staff is rated as being very friendly and helpful. Due to Bayou Barriere being in the Delta region, damage from rain and flooding are definitely a constant battle for this course, as well as many golf courses in the area. Staff work hard and fast to repair the course though, and many golfers still recommend it as the best, affordable course to play.
Belle Terre
| Yelp.com | 4 out of 5 stars, 1 review. For the average to skilled golfer. Course is well-maintained, challenging, but still fun. Water hazards on 14 of the 18 holes which could cause problems for some golfers. |
| GolfAdvisor.com | 4 out of 5 stars, 68 reviews. Majority of reviews enjoy the course and say it’s challenging and fun to play. However, it’s currently undergoing renovations so the course isn’t in the best shape right now. Besides renovations making the course unattractive and difficult to play, it is well-liked. |
| GolfCourseRanking.com | No reviews |
| 4 out of 5 stars, 108 reviews. Most review are positive, the only negatives being small things that have nothing to do with the course itself. | |
| 4.7 out of 5 stars, 9 reviews. All good reviews. Course is beautiful, challenging, in good shape and is a Pete Dye course. Green fees are cheap for such a nice course. | |
Belle Terre Country Club is rated 4 out of 5 stars, based on reviews from Yelp, Golf Advisor, Golf Course Ranking.com, Facebook, Google,and GolfLink.com. Designed by Pete Dye, many golfers recommend this course for having the cheapest green fees in the area for such a beautiful and well-maintained course. It is recommended for the average to skilled golfer, due to some challenging holes, including water hazards on 14 of the 18 holes. On average, the course is in great shape and ran by friendly staff.
The Bridges Golf Club at Hollywood Casino
| Yelp | 4 out of 5, 1 review. Good condition but has forced carries. |
| Golf Advisor | 4 out of 5 stars. Good condition, challenging but not too challenging, friendly staff. |
| 4.5 out of 5 stars. Course always in good condition, fairways are fast and true, using a driver isn’t needed, because you’ll probably lose balls. | |
| 4 out 5 stars. One poor review about the greens being long and slow, the pace of pay very slow, and another reviewer mentioned bring extra balls. | |
| Golf Link.com | 4 out 5 stars. Overall good ratings, but reviewers stress that it is a hard course and to bring extra balls. Also mentioned it being slow. |
The Bridges Golf Club at Hollywood Casino is rated 4 out of 5 stars, based on reviews from Yelp, Golf Advisor, Golf Course Ranking.com, Facebook, Google,and GolfLink.com. Golfers enjoy this course because it is always in good condition and is recommended as being a great course for when you’re in need of a challenge. It is encouraged by many reviewers to bring extra balls and to not use a driver, because even the most experienced golfer will probably have a couple of hang ups on some of the holes. At times, the pace of play can be slow, but it is still highly recommended for golfers who want a fun, but challenging game.
Diamondhead Golf Course
| Yelp | 5 out of 5 stars, 2 reviews. Reviews were only about restaurant, not the course. |
| Golf Advisor | 4.5 out of 5 stars, 17 reviews. Really good reviews. The course is always in perfect condition and has an interesting layout. Golfer friendly, not too challenging, worth the money. |
| 4 out 5 stars, 47 reviews. Majority are good reviews and experiences. Great course, fun layout, made for golfers of all skill levels. | |
| Trip Advisor | 4.5 out of 5 stars, 18 reviews. Reviewers mention the atmosphere of the course being slow and geared more towards seniors. Good reviews about the course and amenities though. |
| Golf Link | 4 out of 5 stars, 9 reviews. Great value, course is kept in excellent condition. |
Diamondhead Golf Course is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on reviews from Yelp, Golf Advisor, Golf Course Ranking.com, Facebook, Google, Trip Advisor and GolfLink.com. Diamondhead is rated highly for always being in pristine condition and being a very golfer-friendly course. The layout is interesting, fun, and has the right level of difficulty to make it a game full of rewarding challenges. Golfers who enjoy a very laid back, low-key atmosphere will especially enjoy this course.
North Course at City Park
| Golf Advisor | 2 out of 5 stars, 22 reviews. Mostly poor reviews due to the course undergoing renovations and having temporary greens. Very cheap to play here but the course is currently in such bad shape that it’s not worth it. The temporary greens are spray painted on the fairway which is upsetting to some people. Not for skilled golfers but more for beginners or average golfers. |
| 3.6 out of 5 stars. Decent and good starter course. | |
| Golf Link | 4 out of 5 stars. Old reviews before whatever renovation is going on now. Sounds like a small, affordable fun and easy course to play. |
The North Course at City Park is rated 3 out of 5 stars, based on reviews from Yelp, Golf Advisor, Golf Course Ranking.com, Facebook, Google, and GolfLink.com. The golf course has been under extensive renovations recently, so many reviews were affected by the conditions of the course under construction for improvements. However, The North Course is noted by many reviewers to be the best, most fun and most affordable course to play for beginning golfers. It’s a small, public golf course, so don’t expect the type of things you would find at country club or resort golf course. It’s safe to assume that once the renovations are complete, the course will be back to normal and full of improvements.
Oak Harbor
| Yelp | 3 out of 5 stars, 5 reviews. Huge course, don’t walk it. Not too challenging but not easy either. Fun to play for the money. In fair shape but not great. |
| Golf Advisor | 3.5 out of 5 stars, 14 reviews. Good layout, fun to play but fairways need some work. Greens are in good shape though despite fairways not being that great. |
| Golf Course Ranking | 3 out of 5 stars, 4 reviews. The best course for its price level. |
| 4 out of 5 stars. Challenging course for even experienced golfers. Great condition, great staff, fun to play. | |
| 5 out of 5 stars, 3 reviews. All good reviews. | |
| Golf Link | 4.5 out of 5 stars. Best course in the area. |
Oak Harbor Golf Club is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars, based on reviews from Yelp, Golf Advisor, Golf Course Ranking.com, Facebook, Google, and GolfLink.com. This course is huge and sprawling and not recommended for walking, so definitely rent a cart. The general reviews for the course’s condition are that the greens are usually in great shape, but the fairways could use a little work. However, this course is highly recommended by golfers and some reviewers consider it the best in the area for it’s price. The course is challenging even for skilled golfers, but isn’t so bad that it’s daunting.
Oak Knoll
| Yelp | 4 out of 5 stars, 1 review. Reasonably priced, fun course, well-maintained. Greens were patchy but it’s due to poor weather. |
| Golf Advisor | 3 out of 5 stars, 16 reviews. Overall positive reviews for the course and amenities. No concessions apparently. The course is an old style course and has challenging greens. The staff works hard to keep the course playable when there’s a lot of rain, but sometimes due to the all of the rain and weather, the course can get in bad shape. However, many would come back and enjoyed golfing there. Wide fairways and elevated greens. |
| 4 out of 5 stars, 16 reviews. One poor review about having to wait a long time and the price. | |
| 4 out of 5 stars, old reviews. | |
| Golf Link | 4 out 5, 1 review. Nice course, well-maintained, not too difficult but has some elevated greens. |
Oak Knoll Country Club is rated 4 out of 5 stars, based on reviews from Yelp, GolfAdvisor.com, GolfCourseRanking.com, Facebook, Google, and GolfLink.com. Golfers give this course overall positive reviews for both the course and the amenities. Oak Knoll is an old-style course design and has some challenging greens, but is still fun to play. Due to bad weather, the course is prone to damage and standing water, but the staff is quick to fix any damage and many golfers continue to golf there because it is still one of their favorites. Overall, it is reviewed as a nice, well-maintained course with some elevated greens and a moderate difficulty level.
Pinewood Country Club
| Yelp | 3.5 out of 5 stars, 4 reviews. Nice fairways and greens, great for the price, in good shape. One review said it was in poor shape and boring. |
| Golf Advisor | 4 out of 5 stars. Location is convenient if living in the New Orleans area, great for walkers, beginners and features water hazards as well as narrow fairways and greens. Challenge for average golfer, greens are always in good shape even in the winter. Link style layout with tight fairways. Greens are in good shape, some holes are a little more challenging than others. Great value for the money. |
| 4 out of 5 stars. The best course for the lowest price in the area, greens are in always in at least fair shape, great and helpful staff. | |
| 4 out of 5 stars. Part of the course was built by the original owners, that makes it a unique course in the area. Much of the course is cut through the trees with no bunkers on the course. The front nine plays a little shorter and easier than the back. | |
| Golf Link | 3 out of 5 stars. |
Pinewood Country Club is rated at 4 out of 5 stars, based on reviews from Yelp, GolfAdvisor.com, GolfCourseRanking.com, Facebook, Google, and GolfLink.com. Pinewood’s biggest positives are that it is convenient for those who live in New Orleans, perfect for walking, and great for beginner to average golfers. The greens and fairways are in good shape, as well as narrow, with trees cutting through much of the course. Many golfers recommend this course for being the best course for the lowest price in the area, as well as being consistently in good shape.
Riverlands Golf and Country Club
| Golf Advisor | 4 out of 5 stars, 32 reviews. Reviewers agree that the layout features lots of variety, the fairways are in good shape and greens are fast. Some bunkers are packed down with dirt and need upgraded however. Most enjoy the course, the layout, and the fast greens. One of the best affordable places to play in NOLA area. Well-maintained, great for beginners, old style course. Forgiving layout if you slice or hook a drive; for many holes your ball will just end up on another fairway. |
| 4 out of 5 stars, 46 reviews. Always in good shape and friendly staff. | |
| 4 out of 5 stars. Majority positive reviews, course in good shape, fun, would come back. | |
Riverlands Golf and Country Club rates 4 out of 5 stars, based on reviews from Yelp, GolfAdvisor.com, GolfCourseRanking.com, Facebook, Google, and GolfLink.com. Riverlands is rated highly for always being well-maintained, having a layout full of variety, and the majority of the golfers who golf there having great etiquette. The course is an old-style design and great for beginners due to a forgiving but fun layout. Trees are spaced far apart which is helpful for recovery shots, but there are also some water hazards and well-placed bunkers which add some challenge to the game. Many golfers agree that Riverlands is great course and always fun to play at.
Stonebridge Golf Club
| Yelp | 5 out of 5 stars, 1 review. The reviewer said that the course is in excellent condition, perfect for the intermediate golfer, and that the fairways are wide and forgiving. Greens are fast, bunkers in good shape, and the sand is soft. |
| 4 out of 5 stars, 70 reviews. Great lay out. It’s hacker-friendly, yet challenging enough for better players. Well maintained and a great value. Convenient location to downtown New Orleans. Majority of reviews agree that it is always well-maintained, a fun challenge and a great deal. | |
| 4.6 out of 5 stars, 56 reviews. Mostly positive reviews about course being in good shape and fun to play. A few bad reviews about the greens being in horrible shape, half the course under construction and being a waste of money. A recent review wasn’t too pleased with the course, but it sounded as if the course was renovating or had recently had some bad weather. | |
Stonebridge Golf Club of New Orleans is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on reviews from Yelp, GolfAdvisor.com, GolfCourseRanking.com, Facebook, Google, and GolfLink.com. Stonebridge gets positive ratings for having a beginner-friendly layout that is still challenging for more experienced golfers and being a great value for the money. The fairways are wide and forgiving, the bunkers well-maintained with soft sand, and the greens fast. One thing to look out for is that on some holes the approach shot is lined with residential housing, so any hooks or slices could make finding the ball difficult.
Sugarland Country Club
| GolfAdvisor.com | No reviews. |
| GolfLink.com | 3 out of 5 stars, 1 review. No comments. |
| 5 out of 5 stars, 1 review. No comments. | |
| 4 out of 5 stars, 11 reviews. Course in great shape. | |
| Yelp | No reviews. |
Sugarland doesn’t have as many reviews out there, but what one they do have are positive. Golfers review the course as being in great shape, having nice staff, and being fun to play.
Timberlane
| Yelp | 3 out of 5 stars, 2 reviews. One review said it was one of the better courses in the area, the other said it was only average on every level. Also stressed that it is the worst country club in the area. Scorecards are cheap, course staff is rude, golfers don’t repair ball damage on greens. |
| Golf Advisor | 3 out of 4 stars. 38 reviews. The course is a classic old course with holes tightly bunched, which would make for an easy walk. Not a lot of elevation changes, but the holes take some fairly interesting turns. Good use of water and bunkering to bring in some challenges. Overall, the course is a fun play. Most reviewers enjoyed the course but say that it’s overpriced. Also recommend bringing own lunch and snacks because food is overpriced. Well conditioned course for the season. Usually, in the winter time you get dead grass and patches. Not in this case. Still not worth regular price though. |
| Golf Rankings | 3 out of 5 stars, reviews are really old. |
| 4 out of 5 stars | |
| 4 out 5 stars. Majority good reveiws, Robert Trent design, refurbished greens, fairways and bunkers. |
Timberlane Country Club is rated 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on reviews from Yelp, GolfAdvisor.com, GolfCourseRanking.com, Facebook, Google, and GolfLink.com. Designed by Robert Trent, golfers rate Timberlane highly for the classic, old-style course design, refurbished fairways and bunkers, and it’s fun playability. There aren’t many elevation changes, but there are many good uses of water and the course is in in good shape all year-round.