The Atchafalaya Golf Course at Idlewild

The Atchafalaya Golf Course at Idlewild is surrounded by the rich wildlife and incredible beauty found only in the heart of the Atchafalaya Basin. Designed by von Hagge, Smelek and Baril, the 7,533-yard course contains five lakes and ten native wetland areas that encompass nearly 40 acres of this 175-acre layout. More than a half-million yards of native soil were used to develop dramatic elevations, creating breathtaking vistas.

Designer Robert von Hagge is well known for his innovative courses including Doral, LaCosta and TPC at the Woodlands. The 18-hole course features five sets of tees-each named after wildlife native to the basin-large fairways and generous pin placements. The course also includes a complete practice facility as well as The Atchafalaya Clubhouse, a raised Acadian-style clubhouse complete with a restaurant offering some of the best Cajun fare in the area (open to the public).