The Atchafalaya at Idlewild in Patterson, Louisiana, USA | GolfPass
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3.9
749 Reviews 749 Reviews
5 Stars
316
4 Stars
267
3 Stars
99
2 Stars
42
1 Stars
25
Conditions
3.4
Value
4.0
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.4
82.6%
Recommend this course
661 out of 749 reviews
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Avg Rating
3.7
27 Reviews 27 Reviews
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.9
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.6
74.1%
Recommend this course
20 out of 27 reviews
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Avg Rating
3.7
69 Reviews 69 Reviews
5 Stars
26
4 Stars
18
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
8
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.9
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.5
76.8%
Recommend this course
53 out of 69 reviews
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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7533 yards
Slope 136
Rating 76.4
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Course Details

Year Built 2006
Golf Season Year round
Architect von Hagge, Smelek and Baril (2006)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fee
GPS Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Yes
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Collared Shirt Required, No Denim Allowed

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Conference Facilities
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Reviews

3.9
749 Reviews (749)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 16
Amazing Food 14
Dinner 12
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 18
Water Hazards 18
Undulating Greens 14
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 16
Locals 16
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 15
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 15

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Played On
Reviews 44
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course is improving

Good outing. A few greens still under repair in spots.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Awesome Courses

The course was in great shape except for 1 green but they are getting it right the club personnel are really friendly and the restaurant is always good food but can be a little slow getting your drinks at the turn usually because they are very busy hopefully they will get the drink cart back out soon

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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great place

Greens are still in need of attention and you shouldn't allow "6 ball" groups on the course. Really slows things down.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 44
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Nice outing

Enjoyed a day of golf. Course was in great condition besides a few spots on the about 4 greens that seem to be going back in. Staff were extremely helpful and restaurant staff and food were great.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 02/20/2025

Are the greens puttable right now?

Played On
Reviews 44
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Enjoyable round

Staff members were very polite and friendly. Employee issuing carts was very pleasant and professional. The course was in great shape except a few greens but they are growing back in. Had a little issue with group behind us hitting into us. Other than that a great day with friends.

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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course!

Second time playing, both times have been awesome. Some greens need some love and are like putting on an alligator's back, but most are quite nice. Love the rolling layout of the course. Definitely will be going back.

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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Quick trip from NOLA

In town for the Super Bowl & played English Turn, TPC Louisiana & Lakewood during my time. Felt like getting out of the city and so happy I did. Easy drive, not much out there though but the course was in good shape considering the snow and freezing temperatures they have had of late - a few patchy spots on the green and fairway but all in all a great day out. I played as a single and was done in 2-1/2 hours. Staff are incredibly and everyone I interacted with were more than helpful and friendly. I would gladly play this course again.

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Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good round

It was a cold day. Staff were polite and trying to protect the turf in conditions of frost in the early morning. Grounds guy always is super polite and helpful. Office staff were polite and positive

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Some greens are in really bad shape. Really like this course but putting on those bad greens was challenging.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great Course, Out in the thick of nature!

Felt like mixing it up from the courses in New Orleans, so decided to take a short adventure here and it was well worth the trip! The course is in decent condition, with a different and challenging course layout from what I’m used to. Enjoyed the amenities and the challenge of the course, as well as the frozen margarita at the club’s restaurant at the turn!

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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 04/22/2025:
Thank you for the wonderful five-star review! It’s fantastic to hear you had a great experience, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for another memorable round.
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Better

Course is in better shape than last time we played here. Greens are looking much better, pace of play iwas great. Cold beer and great food at restaurant.

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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Course condition

The course was in the worst condition i have ever seen it. I have been playing there for the past 5 years.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

GREAT course tucked away on the bayou.

Second time I’ve played this course. Loved it both times and will play again when the opportunity presents. Greens are like putting across a gator’s back on some holes and marvelous on others. Clubhouse is really nice and staff was super friendly.

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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Tme

Wetaher was perfect, course overall was in good shape except for some of the greens, although they do seem to be trying to correct them.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

So much potential,

I’ve played this course several times over the years since it’s about a 45 minute drive for me. This course is a beautiful course but it is extremely neglected. I had a day off and decided to play a round by myself. I thought since it was thanksgiving week, there may be a crowd and I might get put in a group. But when I arrived at 9am the course was basically empty. The biggest issue is the greens! They are unplayable! I might have had 3 or 4 putts that were not affected by the poor conditions. The sand traps weren’t great, but it had rained the day before so maybe that had some effect. Overall care of the course is poor. Signs knocked down, tee boxes not marked clearly, and just not well kept. The staff were great and practice areas were good. Again, this is a beautiful course with so much potential, but it needs some TLC!!!

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Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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