Webb Park Memorial Golf Course
Webb Park Memorial Golf Course is an 18-hole, par 72 course which fist opened in 1924 and has been a municipal course since 1941. It has a course rating of 70.5 and a slope rating of 117 and is 6,349 yards in distance from the back tees and 5,442 from the front tees. It was designed by Baxter Spann and completely renovated in 2006. The fairways are lined with large oak trees, which gives the course an aesthetically pleasing view while playing or watching. There is a driving range, fitness center, golf pro and cart and club rentals on available on-site at this course, which is open year-round.
Webb Park Memorial Golf Course
1351 Country Club Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 383-4919
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Historic City Park Golf Course
Historic City Park Golf Course is a smaller nine-hole, par 32 course which spans 25 acres and was originally opened in 1928. It was the first municipal golf course in Baton Rouge and its surrounding area and on December 20, 2002 was placed on the national register of historic places (just one of 20 golf courses in the U.S.). The course was designed by Tom Bendelow and it includes four par-3 holes and five par-4 holes. There are many pleasant sites to observe while playing this course including the historic trees, many lakes, tiny mountains and even a small bayou. Golf carts and clubs are available to rent at this beautiful, timeless course.
Historic City Park Golf Course
1442 City Park Ave.
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 387-9523
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Howell Park Golf Course
Howell Park Golf Course is an 18-hole, par 70 course which first opened in 1957 and is open to the public year-round. The course rating is 67.7 and it has a slope rating of 113 and is 4,577 total yards from the front tees and 5,779 yards from its back tees. There are several practice facilities which include putting greens and chipping areas. It is a wonderful course to walk as there aren't many hills or valleys. This year-round course also offers pull carts and clubs which are available to rent. There is also a very nice pro shop where equipment, clothing and golf accessories can be purchased.
Howell Park Golf Course
5511 Winbourne Ave.
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 357-9292
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Marc Jenkins has been writing since 2008. His work has appeared in numerous online publications, and he is also co-host of the Double Play Sports Hour, a sports talk radio show on WBCR 1090AM in New York City. He studied English and mass communications at Virginia State University.
