The Wetlands GC
Course Information:
- Address: 2129 North University Street, Lafayette, LA 70507
- Phone Numbers: (337) 291-7151 golf shop, 291-7119 FAX
- Opened: April, 2006
- Architect: Frank Burandt
- Staff:
- PGA Golf Professional: David Gary
- Superintendent: Robert Vonderheide
- Assistant Pro: Wayne Willis
- Assistant Superintendent: Jim Savage
- Golf Shop Manager: Clyde “Chi Chi” Lemaire
- Shop Staff: Errol Benoit, John Lee, Bob Chauvin, Laura Ogden
- Par/yardage: Par 72, Black 7,293 yards, Gold 6,831 yards, Blue 6,348 yards, White 5,760 yards, Red 5,025 yards
- Course rating: Black 74.9, Gold 73.1, Blue 70.3, White 67.3, Red 68.7
- Slope: Black 134, Gold 126, Blue 126, White 116, Red 110
- Type of course: High-end municipal
- Memberships: Annual pass available at $1,200 for unlimited play, $720 annual pass for seniors (age 65-over) and juniors (age 17-under), $1,440 annual family pass
- Closed: Tuesdays
- Green Fees: $30 Monday-Friday, $35 Saturday-Sunday and holidays, $25 for seniors (age 65-over) and juniors (age 17-under) and for all players after 3 p.m. both weekdays and weekends; $15 for half-cart
- Credit cards accepted: AMEX, VISA, MC, debit cards
- Carts Available: Yes, no outside carts allowed
- Walking permitted: Yes, fairly easy walking course, no pull cart rental
- How to get tee times: Two days in advance, call or come by golf shop
- Short course description: One of Louisiana’s newest courses and one of state’s top municipal layouts, already accepted to state’s 13-course Audubon Trail, wide-open links-style layout with water coming into play on 11 holes, course showcases region’s terrain with combination of wetlands and prairie areas with well-conditioned fairways and abundant flora, unique double-green on Nos. 9 and 18 in front of clubhouse
- Signature hole: No. 16, 175-yard par-three carry over water all the way to green protected by stone wall and front bunker, undulating green that requires accurate iron to green and several challenging pin locations
- Basic information: Proper golf attire required, soft spikes only, club rental available through pro shop, multi-side driving range and two putting green/short game areas available, expanded short game area in development, grill area available, no outside food or beverage, range fee $6 large bag and $4 small bag, annual range plan available for annual pass holders for $200
Directions:
From starting point at intersection of I-10 and I-49/U.S. 90:
Go West on I-10 for 1.4 miles and take the La. 182/North University Avenue exit, turn right on North University Avenue for 0.9 miles and the course will be on the left.
Hole-by-Hole:
Hole Yardage (each tee) Par Handicap
Black Gold Blue White Red
1 419 408 371 344 307 4 11
2 388 381 360 324 272 4 9
3 463 448 415 365 313 4 1
4 166 146 128 115 103 3 17
5 405 365 355 305 266 4 7
6 612 568 520 485 425 5 3
7 408 375 362 335 282 4 13
8 203 178 165 135 110 3 15
9 587 556 513 485 442 5 5
OUT 3651 3425 3189 2893 2520 36
10 442 420 376 338 301 4 6
11 585 555 518 480 450 5 4
12 420 394 362 337 274 4 10
13 230 187 154 122 98 3 14
14 570 545 520 495 455 5 2
15 405 395 370 330 295 4 12
16 175 150 128 120 95 3 18
17 380 360 343 300 242 4 16
18 435 400 388 345 295 4 8
IN 3642 3406 3159 2867 2505 36
TOTAL 7293 6831 6348 5760 5025 72
