| Old Oak |
If the fairways are overgrown, the greens patchy and golfers are reaching for their wallets only to regret it – well, you’ve found a course that just might earn the dubious honor of being among the worst in Louisiana. Based on recent player reviews and complaints about course conditions, these are the three courses that repeatedly draw the ire of locals and visitors alike.Olde Oaks Golf Club
Many golfers describe Olde Oaks as a once-promising layout that is now deteriorating: “fairways in hardpan, bunkers overgrown, greens unplayable.” (18 Birds)
On 18Birdies it has a rating of just 2.6 out of 5 – one of the lowest in the state. (18 Birds)
The complaints are about unmown greenery, fairways choked with weeds, sand traps so overgrown that they resemble mud patches, and poor, even dangerous cart paths. One reviewer summed it up bluntly: “The worst course you will ever play.” (18 Birds)
Golfers also complain about paying $45 to $50 per round, a price they say is unreasonable for “what amounts to a glorified scrub lot.” (Tripadvisor)
Verdict: Olde Oaks isn’t just rough, it’s rougher than what most golfers would call “playable.” Until major maintenance returns, count this among the state’s most deplorable start times.
Louisiana State University Golf Course
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| LSU Golf Course |
According to recent reviews on 18Birdies, the course has an average score of 3.3 out of 5, although that number belies scathing feedback about its maintenance. (18 Birds)Numerous current players complain about “overgrown tee boxes,” fairways where you can “literally lose your ball in the rough,” and greens that are so slow or poorly maintained that putting becomes a crapshoot. (18 Birds)
A 2025 review bluntly advises against booking a round: “The tee boxes are all lumpy and overgrown… the greens were in good condition, but very slow.” (18 Birds)
The lukewarm reviews suggest that the course is in the ranks of courses tolerated only because they are cheap or easy. (18 Birds)
Verdict: Once a reliable public course near Baton Rouge, this course now exudes a sense of caution. If you want to enjoy a round, bring patience and low expectations, especially when it comes to track conditions.
The Country Club at The Golden Nugget
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| CC at The Golden Nugget |
According to a recent Stacker review, this club ranks near the middle (and far from the top) of Louisiana golf courses. (stacker)
Some reviews describe the experience as inconsistent: what might be a “fun resort-style lap” one day can turn into one of the “worst laps ever” the next. As one golfer put it, “You can play your best or worst round here at any time.” (The Bruins blog)
While not universally trashed – and with occasional compliments on the resort’s design or amenities – the prevailing sentiment suggests unpredictability, with too many rounds spoiled by poor conditions, slow greens or poorly maintained bunkers. (The Bruins blog)
Verdict: For golfers looking for reliability, The Country Club at The Golden Nugget can be a gamble – sometimes worth it, often not. If you go, it’s best to check out recent reviews or talk to someone who has played recently.
Why these didn’t make the cut – according to golfers
In these courses, the consistent complaints fall into a number of themes:
Neglected maintenance: overgrown brush, unkempt fairways, brittle or patchy greens and bunkers that are more mud traps than sand.
Poor value: Cost that doesn’t match what you get. At Olde Oaks, users call their green fees “freeway robbery.” (18 Birds)
Unreliable playability – slow greens, poor drainage and unpredictably poor hole conditions lead to frustrating rounds.
Final word: play at your own risk
If you’re planning a golf trip in Louisiana, be sure to play the courses that get high praise. But if you end up at Olde Oaks, LSU or The Golden Nugget, know what you’re getting into: rugged terrain, questionable green conditions and potential buyer’s remorse. Unless major repairs rear their ugly heads again, these remain one of the Pelican State’s most regretted starting choices.
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