There are 7 golf courses in New Orleans, Louisiana and 3 are municipal courses. There are also another 9 golf courses within 20 miles of New Orleans, including 6 public, 1 municipal, 1 PL and 1 private courses. The oldest course in the New Orleans area is the Bayou Oaks At City Park - South Course which was designed by (R) Rees Jones, ASGCA and. The longest course is Bayou Oaks At City Park - South Course, which is 7,402 yards. Timberlane Golf & Recreation is rated the best course near New Orleans.