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3.7
327 Reviews (327)
5 Stars
70
4 Stars
150
3 Stars
62
2 Stars
21
1 Stars
24
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.0
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.5
81.7%
Recommend this course
270 out of 327 reviews
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3.6
15 Reviews (15)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.7
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.2
80.0%
Recommend this course
12 out of 15 reviews
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3.5
27 Reviews (27)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.7
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.2
77.8%
Recommend this course
21 out of 27 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6676 yards
Slope 128
Rating 71.4

When Timberlane Golf & Recreation opened in 1959 as Timerlane Country Club, it was the first private golf club on the west bank of the Mississippi. The oaks planted at that time have beautifully matured, adding to both the scenery and difficulty of the golf course. Robert Trent Jones, Sr. designed the course, crafting a challenging test that has been ranked as one of the most difficult golf courses in the country. You'll have to contend with 80 strategically placed sand bunkers and 17 different water hazards. While the course is not overly punishing, you'll have to be prepared to have every aspect of your game tested. Before tackling Timberlane''s golf course you may find it helpful to warm up using the club's all-grass driving range and you can use the large putting green to practice with putting, chipping, and sand play.

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Course Details

Year Built 1959
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens TifEagle Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Robert Trent Jones, Sr. (1959)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fee
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Bar

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Tennis, Volleyball

Reviews

3.7
327 Reviews (327)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 6
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 12
Water Hazards 10
Narrow Fairways 8
This course/club is great for:
Locals 14
Advanced Golfers 8
Walkers 7
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 14
In the 'Burbs 7

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4.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 11
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Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Conditions Average
Value Good
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Friendliness Good
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
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Reviews 28
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Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Excellent golf course, super staff

I always enjoy playing golf out at Timberlane. The course has very fine, elevated green complexes and the fairways are lined with stately oak trees. The staff are very friendly and make you feel right at home. Abby in the pro shop and Carina in Café Hope are always there with a smile and provide excellent service. It's a really nice place to play on the west bank in the New Orleans area.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Aside from being stuck behind a sixsome (why would the marshal let a group of 6 go off?) it was a good day!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
3.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
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Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Satisfied Member

I sincerely appreciate all the hard work the entire staff has done this past year and especially after hurricane Ida in order to get Timberlane back up and open for play in a relatively short time. I have personally thank many of the workers on the course during my play for their hard work and attention to detail in cleaning up tree branches, debris, trimming trees and general course maintenance and work on the course to improve the overall condition and playability for all members, guest and playing public etc. A special thanks goes out to especially Abby and the golf staff who should be recognized for their friendly, courteous and helpful service on a daily basis. Sorry I don’t know everyone’s name but all Timberlane employees should be commended for their dedication to detail, hard work, and outstanding effort to make Timberlane the best golf course and club in the Metro New Orleans area bar none. With sincere appreciation.
Very satisfied member, Bill Tifft

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Amazing Service

Amazing service. Great conditions. Brandon in the pro shop was extremely helpful. Overall great atmosphere. Will be coming back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 10/13/2021

Hello, and thankyou for taking time to leave us a review. We value your feedback. We are sorry we could not live up to the five star standard we strive to achieve. Please let us know if we can help with anything else.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Really a Shame.

Ive been a member here a couple times over the last 30 years. I was really disappointed to see it in the horrible condition it was today. I have never seen this house so poorly taken care of. i thought since the arnold Palmer co purchased it the course would be nicer. People were rude and overcharged on everything. I will never be back. soooo disappointed

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Commented on 10/13/2021

Hello, and thankyou for taking time to leave us a review. We value your feedback, Unfortunately we have received record breaking rains this year exceeding over 110 inches, not to mention the devastation brought by Hurricane IDA.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Terrible

Uncut, poor layout. Poor carts.
Cheap green fee.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 10/13/2021

Hello, and thankyou for taking time to leave us a review. We value your feedback. Unfortunately we are still dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane IDA making it hard to catch up on grass cutting, we are one of the only golf courses open in the area at the moment due to the devastation in general. Please give us another go when the course dries out.

Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

Bad shape

Greens are really bad right now, and fairways need cutting. No Marshall’s on course on a weekend. Pace was horrible.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 36
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good course

The course is in surprisingly decent shape in spite of all the rains. The greens were pretty good.They had some bad spots, but overall not bad. Fairways were cut as much as possible, but there were still many wet spots. Forget about any roll. Overall we had a great day. They have done a great job considering the weather.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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