Northwood Hills Golf Course in Blanchard, Louisiana, USA | GolfPass
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3.9
144 Reviews 144 Reviews
5 Stars
49
4 Stars
46
3 Stars
25
2 Stars
9
1 Stars
15
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.9
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.6
Amenities
3.4
88.9%
Recommend this course
116 out of 144 reviews
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3.5
13 Reviews 13 Reviews
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.8
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.5
Amenities
2.9
StaffFriendliness
4.2
92.3%
Recommend this course
12 out of 13 reviews
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4.0
29 Reviews 29 Reviews
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.1
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.7
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.5
96.6%
Recommend this course
28 out of 29 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6805 yards
Slope 126
Rating 72.8
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Course Details

Year Built 1970
Golf Season Year round
Architect Jeff Brauer (1988)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf Simulator Yes
Indoor Practice Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities

Available Activities

Swimming
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Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Courses for Pace of Play in the U.S. (2024 #21)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Most Improved U.S. Golf Courses (2023 #9)
  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Louisiana (2021 #13) (2019 #12)
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3.9
144 Reviews (144)
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
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Previously Played

Nice layout horribly maintained

Was very nice piece of plate was very good. Just facilities were not taken care of to the best that they could’ve been very old carts. Just needs money dumped back into it and it’ll be good again. Wouodnt pay 40 bucks to play here again that’s for sure unless some remodels and maintenance take place.

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Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

N shreveport

Great layout would be nice if they would just do what they need to do to make their greens good

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great for the area

This course is a great value for the area, especially compared to other much more expensive options nearby. If you’re just looking to play some golf without spending a fortune, it’s a solid pick. That said, if it were located anywhere else, it would probably be considered pretty average.

The carts are extremely outdated — slow, uncomfortable, and some feel like they’re barely hanging on. Definitely time for an upgrade. While there is a putting green and a driving range, there’s really no social atmosphere to speak of — no bar, no food options, no place to hang out after your round. It’s very much a “play your 18 and leave” kind of setup.

The course has potential, though. A few smart investments — modern carts, a small clubhouse bar, even just a food truck — could really elevate the experience and make it a standout value, not just a convenient one.

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Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens need work , poa annua all in the greens

They need to use the right chemical at the right time, and not cut corner's. Great layout but they just need to figure out how to have good greens.And tee boxes..

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great condition

Possibly the best semi-private course in the area. Course is well maintained and the staff is very friendly. Carts are getting a little wear on them but they are better than some. Love the layout of the course, you’ll get a taste of everything.

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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

The Pluses

Very friendly staff
Challenging course but extremely fun
Definitely recommend playing

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Greens need big improvement

Most of the greens are covered with poa annnua, and some have dirt patches on the edges. Finding a clean putting line on long putts is impossible. Avoiding the poa on putts under 10 feet is difficult. The course layout is fun and challenging before reaching the green, but frustrating when you do. If you’re playing socially with a group, I’d suggest giving gimme putts within 3 feet.

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Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good for this time of year

Always enjoy playing this course. It’s tough to maintain the fairways and greens this time of year but fhey were in pretty good shape. Lots of standing water from the 10 inches of rain in the past week. Give it a few more days without rain and it’ll be nice. Two of the greens were patchy in spots but for the most part, they rolled pretty even.

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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Value for a quality course

Northwood looks and is playing great after the rains. There are a few greens that are under repair and make putting challenging. Namely hole 8. Fairways have softened up as have the tee boxes. The back 9 is some of my favorite golf in the area. Elevated tee boxes and gorgeous, difficult greens.

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Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Solid course overall

Only complaints are the dryness of the fairways and some of the greens are suffering from patches and repairs. Layout is great. We have just had extremely dry conditions last couple of months and the fairways are suffering.

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Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Sunday Golf

You decide, Eat a GREAT Brunch before a late round or after an early round . Beautiful course and extremely friendly and helpful people. Beautiful holes and great contours .

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

GolfNow Tax Issues

Recently noticed tax was more for a lower priced hot deal versus the tax for a higher priced regular round. Instant messaged GolfNow and they couldn’t properly explain. They pushed it off on the course. So I went to the course and they stated they nothing to do with the website. Not sure where the answer is but taxes shouldn’t be higher for a lower priced tee time.

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Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Best Public Course in the area!

This course was miles above all others in the area. There were some dead spots but we’re in a drought so who can blame them. The greens were very challenging and made for an excellent round.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Challenging but Fun

Great course, lots of wavy greens and hills. A good time.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Course...

I have been waiting for Northwood's repairs to the greens to take effect. They had lost them because a harsh winter and a bad greenskeeper (who's no longer there.) Great job getting it back in shape. Some bare spots in the fairways which is common here after the long hot summer, but overall the course is in great shape. I will definitely put it back on the list of courses that I play often.

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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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