adding Bermuda grass to the fairways and TifEagle on the greens, which are quite fast. Expect more than a few three-putts. Visitors to New Orleans should also make the 15-mile trip to play the TPC of Louisiana, home of the PGA Tour Zurich Classic. Pete Dye supplied a visually stunning and rewarding course full of pitfalls and rewards. Six tees range from 5,121 yards to a robust 7,425 providing every level of golfer a fighting chance to score well. Beware you must avoid more than 100 bunkers and numerous lakes that await to attract your golf ball. A few miles to the north lies Baton Rouge and the Santa Maria Golf Course designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. The Baton Rouge Recreation Department does an excellent job maintaining the live oaks and fifteen lakes with an ever-watchful eye towards conservation. Just west of New Orleans, near Morgan City, we found the Atchafalaya at Idlewild Golf Course. Spanish moss hangs from the trees, while gators lurk around in the ponds. Cypress knees are used as 150-yard markers and once again, we experienced fast greens, that are common in southern Louisiana. Slightly further west along the Audubon Golf Trail is Farm d’Allie Golf Club near Lafayette. Water is visible on fifteen holes and there are enough bunkers to keep things interesting. Architect Jeff Blume designed a course that’s playable, yet fun for all golfers. Michigan Golf Journal
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