There are 9 golf courses in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and 4 are municipal courses. There are also another 8 golf courses within 20 miles of Baton Rouge, including 6 public, 2 municipal and 0 private courses. The oldest course in the Baton Rouge area is the Baton Rouge Country Club which was designed by Rees Jones/David Toms and opened in 1916. The longest course is The University Club, which is 7,274 yards. City Park Golf Course is rated the best course near Baton Rouge.