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| Olde Oaks |
When 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 might just earn the dubious honor of being among the worst in Louisiana. Based on recent player reviews and course-condition complaints, these are the three golf courses that repeatedly draw ire from locals and visitors alike.
Olde Oaks Golf Club
Many golfers describe Olde Oaks as a once-promising layout now left to deteriorate: “fairways in hard-pan, bunkers overgrown, greens unplayable.” (18Birdies)
On 18Birdies, it holds a review rating of just 2.6 out of 5 — among the lowest in the state. (18Birdies)
Complaints detail unmowed greens, weed-choked fairways, sand traps so overgrown they resemble mud patches, and poor even dangerous cart paths. One reviewer summed it up bluntly: “Worst course you will ever play.” (18Birdies)
Golfers also gripe about paying $45–$50 per round, a price they feel is unconscionable for “what amounts to a glorified scrub lot.” (Tripadvisor)
Verdict: Olde Oaks isn’t just rough — it’s rough beyond what most golfers would call “playable.” Until major maintenance returns, count this one among the state’s most regrettable tee times.
Louisiana State University Golf Course
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| LSU Golf Course |
According to recent reviews on 18Birdies, the course holds a middling 3.3 out of 5 rating — though that number belies some scathing feedback on upkeep. (18Birdies)
Numerous current players complain about “overgrown tee boxes,” fairways where you can “literally lose your ball in the rough,” and greens so slow or poorly kept they render putting a crapshoot. (18Birdies)
One 2025 review bluntly advises against booking a round: “Tee boxes are all lumpy and overgrown … greens were in ok shape, but very slow.” (18Birdies)
The lukewarm reviews suggest the course is treading — perhaps sinking — into the ranks of courses tolerated only because they’re inexpensive or convenient. (18Birdies)
Verdict: As a once-reliable public course near Baton Rouge, this one now carries a sense of caution. If you want to enjoy a round — bring patience and low expectations, especially about course conditions.
The Country Club at The Golden Nugget
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| CC at The Golden Nugget |
According to a recent overview from Stacker, this club is placed mid-ranking — and far from top — among Louisiana’s courses. (Stacker)
Some reviews describe the experience as inconsistent: what might be a “fun resort-style round” one day can devolve into one of the “worst rounds ever” the next. As one golfer put it: “you can have your best or worst round here any time.” (The Bruins Blog)
While not universally trashed — and with occasional compliments for its design or resort amenities — the prevailing sentiment suggests unpredictability, with too many rounds spoiled by poor conditions, slow greens, or ill-kept bunkers. (The Bruins Blog)
Verdict: For golfers seeking reliability, The Country Club at The Golden Nugget might be a gamble — sometimes worth it, often not. If you go, it’s best to check recent reviews or talk to someone who played recently.
Why These Didn’t Make the Cut — According to Golfers
Across these courses, the consistent complaints fall into a few themes:
Neglected maintenance — overgrown roughs, unkempt fairways, brittle or patchy greens, and bunkers that are more mud traps than sand.
Poor value — fees that don’t match what you get. On Olde Oaks, users call their green fee “highway robbery.” (18Birdies)
Unreliable playability — slow greens, poor drainage, and unpredictably bad hole conditions lead to frustrating rounds.
Final Word: Play at Your Own Risk
If you’re planning a golf trip in Louisiana, by all means — play the courses that get the praise. But if you end up at Olde Oaks, LSU, or The Golden Nugget, know what you’re getting into: rough terrain, questionable green conditions, and potential buyer’s remorse. Unless major upkeep resurfaces, these remain among the Pelican State’s most regretted tee-time choices.
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