Reviewed by: Metrybill, Shoots in the 70s Summary:
The course is a lot of fun, very fair and playable, with classic bunkering, good drainage, and in excellent condition. This is actually a Seth Raynor course, renovated by Ron Forse. The Club is a member of the Seth Raynor Society, of which my club is a member as well. Due to excellent routing in all 4 compass directions and prevailing winds, it plays fairly long. Because this is a private club, very close to downtown N.O., it is not well known. Unique to the South, if you know your golf course architecture, you will see the classic design features of courses from Scotland and N.E. U.S., including raised greens: par 3s - Biarritz, Eden, reverse Redan, Short Hole. Other features include 2 Road Hole type greens, several plateau greens, modified Spectacles and Principle's Nose bunkers, Short Cape hole with a double saucer Punchbowl green; and despite its links-style design, there is water in play on about a third of the holes. This is a good walking course, too, as the greens are close to the tees for the next hole. The course can be easily played in 3 1/2 hours. This may be the best course of its type in the State. Customer Service:
Great drinks and service in a limited area. The very large clubhouse, California Mission style, was severely damaged by Katrina and is scheduled to undergo substantial renovations in late 2007. Similar Courses Played:
It is typical of a Seth Raynor course, excellent routing.
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