[COURSE CLOSED IN 2021]
14233 Sunrise Way, St Francisville, Louisiana LA 70775
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+1 (225) 634 5222Pro shop
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+1 (225) 634 5890The Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined & open parkland. Mix of flat and gently undulating terrain
Surroundings:
Residential and woodland.
Designer:
Arnold Palmer & Ed Seay
30.803515
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26 miles N of Baton Rouge
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The Bluffs Country Club: GOLF COURSE CLOSED IN 2021; it is planned to give the course a comprehensive makeover, and re-open it as a private members-only facility called The Bluffs Club. It appears the nearby Lodge at The Bluffs has remained open. Check for current status before planning a visit.
[Original Where2Golf description]: Nestled among the hardwoods and undulating landscape alongside Thompson Creek, The Bluffs is an upscale, master-planned, residential community that includes a fabulous Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course. Originally called The Bluffs at Thompson Creek, then just The Bluffs, the club now appears to have reverted to being called The Bluffs on Thompson Creek.
The natural beauty of the land takes precedence here, while the homes are generally set well back, behind the attractively tree-lined fairways. The layout includes excellent quality bunkering, a myriad of water hazards provided by natural creeks and ponds, pleasant elevation changes and some splendid views out onto Thompson Creek.
The Bluffs will hold your interest and test your golfing skills from start to finish. The immensely scenic opening and closing holes are perched directly above the bluffs, which form the westerly bank of Thompson Creek. An award winning layout and ranked by many as the top course in the state of Louisiana.
Stay&Play at The Bluffs: onsite accommodation available, see Where2Stay section below.
Check with club (if and when it reopens).
Non-metal spike facility. Walking permitted at all times.
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Originally known as The Bluffs at Thompson Creek, this was once a much revered private golf course. It was one of the top-rated courses in Louisiana.
Just a couple of miles away is Oakley Plantation House, located within the Audubon Memorial State Park. It was here, while hired for four months as a drawing teacher, that naturalist John James Audubon painted 32 of his famous bird pictures. The house, kitchen and slaves dwellings are now open to the public, and have been restored to the period style (1790-1830), reflecting their appearance when Audubon stayed here. A guided tour is recommended.
5903 Magnolia Lane, St Francisville, LA 70775.
+1 (225) 634 5222
Visit websiteThe Lodge at The Bluffs is a small, exclusive, all-suites facility providing peaceful overnight accommodations. Guests of The Lodge can arrange to play the Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course and take advantage of other club amenities, including fitness centre, paved walking-jogging trail, tennis, swimming and sports court. A non-denominational Chapel is also open to Lodge guests. The overnight facilities include one- and two-bedroom suites.
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