The Atchafalaya at Idlewild Patterson, Louisiana
The Atchafalaya at Idlewild is a par-72 public course in Patterson, Louisiana, playing 7,453 yards from the Gator tees with a rating of 75.7 and slope of 131.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 7,453 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 75.7 / 131 |
| Tee Options | 7 |
| Location | Patterson, Louisiana, USA |
| Coordinates | 29.6660, -91.2960 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gator | 7,453 | 72 | 75.7 | 131 |
| Bear | 6,894 | 72 | 73.3 | 125 |
| Eagle | 6,319 | 72 | 70.3 | 121 |
| Eagle/Owl | 5,884 | 72 | 68.3 | 115 |
| Owl | 5,667 | 72 | 67.3 | 108 |
| Otter | 5,196 | 72 | 64.6 | 107 |
| Turtle | 3,893 | 72 | 69.6 | 112 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gator 75.7/131 | 419 | 242 | 585 | 460 | 430 | 588 | 247 | 378 | 450 | 3799 | 429 | 216 | 400 | 538 | 448 | 224 | 592 | 349 | 458 | 3654 | 7453 |
| Bear 73.3/125 | 406 | 212 | 551 | 437 | 391 | 576 | 213 | 352 | 394 | 3532 | 395 | 191 | 389 | 498 | 400 | 186 | 552 | 331 | 420 | 3362 | 6894 |
| Eagle 70.3/121 | 366 | 177 | 512 | 391 | 364 | 537 | 179 | 318 | 371 | 3215 | 370 | 173 | 358 | 459 | 366 | 169 | 522 | 300 | 387 | 3104 | 6319 |
| Eagle/Owl 68.3/115 | 366 | 138 | 512 | 327 | 334 | 498 | 155 | 318 | 353 | 3001 | 328 | 151 | 358 | 459 | 302 | 143 | 495 | 300 | 347 | 2883 | 5884 |
| Owl 67.3/108 | 331 | 138 | 471 | 327 | 334 | 498 | 155 | 278 | 353 | 2885 | 328 | 151 | 316 | 439 | 302 | 143 | 495 | 261 | 347 | 2782 | 5667 |
| Otter 64.6/107 | 294 | 130 | 437 | 294 | 301 | 445 | 138 | 268 | 327 | 2634 | 308 | 129 | 283 | 400 | 290 | 112 | 471 | 233 | 336 | 2562 | 5196 |
| Turtle 69.6/112 | 222 | 103 | 328 | 222 | 228 | 330 | 101 | 156 | 247 | 1937 | 234 | 99 | 212 | 300 | 226 | 88 | 356 | 180 | 261 | 1956 | 3893 |
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 15 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 12 | 16 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 6 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Gator (7,453 yards, 75.7/131)
Course rating 3.7 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Owl (5,667 yards, 67.3/108)
1,786 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 4.7 below par.
Handicap 20+: Turtle (3,893 yards, 69.6/112)
3,560 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 2.4 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card. The shortest of the 10 par 4s.
The longest hole on the card at 592 yards. 4 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 216 yards. 99 from the Turtle tees.
Stroke index 3. The longest of the 10 par 4s.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of The Atchafalaya at Idlewild?
The Atchafalaya at Idlewild has a course rating of 75.7 and slope of 131 from the back tees. From the Turtle tees, the rating is 69.6 with a slope of 112.
How long is The Atchafalaya at Idlewild?
From the back tees, The Atchafalaya at Idlewild plays 7,453 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at The Atchafalaya at Idlewild?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 6, a 588-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at The Atchafalaya at Idlewild?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Gator tees (7,453 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Turtle tees (3,893 yards).
Is The Atchafalaya at Idlewild public or private?
The Atchafalaya at Idlewild is a public golf course in Patterson, Louisiana. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near The Atchafalaya at Idlewild?
Nearby courses include Bayou Side Golf Course, Ellendale Country Club (Houma), Sugar Oaks Golf & Country Club, Pelican Point Golf and Country Club (Gonzales).
Is there a yardage book for The Atchafalaya at Idlewild?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for The Atchafalaya at Idlewild with hole-by-hole maps, shot dispersion analysis, strokes gained heatmaps, and club recommendations tailored to your handicap and distances. You can view it online or download a printable PDF.
How do you play The Atchafalaya at Idlewild?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at The Atchafalaya at Idlewild for your handicap and your clubs: shot dispersion off each tee, strokes gained heatmaps for every target, and the club that loses the fewest strokes. Holes 1 and 2 are free to explore, so you can see the optimal way to play the opening stretch before you commit.
Does The Atchafalaya at Idlewild have strokes gained data?
Yes. Yards Golf Book runs more than 20,000 simulated shots on every hole, factoring in your handicap, club distances, shot shape, and the actual hazard layout. The model recommends the best club and target for each shot.
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