Louisiana Outdoors A to Z GOLF Y ou could plan an entire trip to Louisiana just to tour its dozens of golf resorts and public courses. Verdant hills in the north, challenging water hazards in the south, Southern hospitality at every turn—these are just a few reasons Louisiana courses see so many repeat visitors. Among the biggest draws is the 16-course network known as the Audubon Golf Trail. Santa Maria Golf Course and Pelican Point Golf & Country Club near Baton Rouge are particular favorites, as is Copper Mill Golf Course in Zachary. In the Monroe area, bring your clubs to Black Bear Golf Club, a world-class course and RV park that's been ranked GolfWeek's Best Public Golf Course in Louisiana every year since 2010. Some of the best views of Louisiana’s natural side are from the fairway. By Mark Sanders New Orleans is home to a premier course in the heart of Audubon Park, and in nearby Algiers you'll find the Jack Nicklaus-designed English Turn Golf & Country Club. A bit farther afield in south Louisiana, you’ll find Cajun Country courses that include The Atchafalaya at Idlewild in Patterson, and Plantation Country courses such as The Island Country Club in Plaquemine. View some of central Louisiana’s finest scenery at OakWing Golf Club in Alexandria, Tamahka Trails Golf Course in Marksville and at the NSU Complex in historic Natchitoches. On the Toledo Bend Lake waterfront, look up Cypress Bend Golf & Conference Resort in Many. n PHOTOS: (FROM TOP) ©Cypress Bend Golf Course ; ©Pelican Point Golf Club; ( SIDEBAR) ©Zurich Golf Classic THE ZURICH CLASSIC Find more details and book tee times on Audubon Golf Trail courses by visiting LouisianaTravel.com/audubon-golf-trail/golf-trail. TPC of Louisiana, a Pete Dye-designed course open to the public, hosts The Zurich Classic of New Orleans. This is the only PGA tour event in the state, and, in true New Orleans style, comes with healthy servings of Creole food, courtesy of top-notch local restaurants. After the competition, get down to live music by local bands. Learn more at ZurichGolfClassic.com . 22 #OnlyLouisiana
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