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4.7
491 Reviews (491)
5 Stars
313
4 Stars
118
3 Stars
34
2 Stars
17
1 Stars
9
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.5
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.4
96.3%
Recommend this course
445 out of 491 reviews
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4.7
39 Reviews (39)
5 Stars
28
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.5
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.8
97.4%
Recommend this course
38 out of 39 reviews
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4.7
66 Reviews (66)
5 Stars
51
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.6
Value
4.5
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.8
97.0%
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64 out of 66 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 7078 yards
Slope 140
Rating 74.6

English Turn Golf & Country Club is a Jack Nicklaus design that was crafted in 1988 to host the New Orleans PGA Tour event. Nicklaus designed the course to be enjoyed equally by spectators and golfers, incorporating gallery berms and spectator mounds throughout. This challenging design is known for its undulating greens that will test even the most seasoned players. Each hole has a unique design that combines strategically placed bunkers, including large waste bunkers, and sloping grass swales. There is also carefully sculpted mounding along the edges of the fairways. On top of that, water comes into play on nearly every hole. English Turn's signature hole, the 15th, is a tricky par 5 with an island green but it's the final hole, a par 4 with water all along the left side, that is rumored to be the golf course's toughest.

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Course Details

Year Built 1988
Golf Season Year round
Architect Jack Nicklaus (1988) Gus Grantham (1987) Rick Robbins (1988) Thomas Pearson (1988)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Fitness, Tennis

Accolades

Reviews

4.7
491 Reviews (491)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 23
Watching the Game 15
Brunch 10
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 31
Water Hazards 29
Undulating Greens 22
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 26
A Weekend Splurge 19
Entertaining Clients 19
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 22
Worth the Drive 19
In the 'Burbs 8

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While in New Orleans!!

If you want to play while in New Orleans, English Turn is a nice track. Staff is great, nice practice area, and the pace of play was great. what more do you want?!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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4.0
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Course was good

The pace of play and the layout of the course were great. The greens are not quite what I would have expected a top level course to be, but that may have been due to being early in the season.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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4.5 stars

Our ranger and greater was jamest. He was amazing and insisted my father and I get a picture together as it was our first time there .
The course was dry but was overall impressed with the challenging but fair design of the course.
The clubhouse and amenities are in need of some updating and were probably thriving in the 90's.

Our rental clubs were brand new TaylorMade and it was nice to have a choice of multiple brands.

Considering our round deal price was $70 I think it was an EXCELLENT value and we had a great time. I've played the city course and was not impressed, I think this is the perfect place for golfers visiting new Orleans who want to play the best course possible without paying the outrageous price of TPC LOUISIANA.

Would definitely play again

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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5.0
Previously Played

Fantastic Golf Experience

The Saint Paul’s golf team had a practice round today at English Turn Country Club. The course was in amazing shape, especially the greens. The greens were very fast and true.

The entire staff was very friendly and accommodating. Mike Pizziitola, the head golf professional, was very helpful and first-class. The pro shop staff was excellent. James, the starter, is very engaging and informative. The kind lady at the snack shop next to the 9th green was fantastic.

I can’t recommend English Turn Country Club enough.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Value - Great Course

Course was priced adequately in comparison to other courses in the area based on what you get. Each hole is different, making the course memorable and fun for every tee shot and approach. Greens are designed in an extremely challenging way (very long and narrow) on some holes which is unique to any course in the New Orleans area. Jack Nicklaus did a very good job with the design and I would definitely play again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

One of My Favorite Courses

Love this course since it hosted the NO Open.
Big fairways but typical small and challenging Jack Nicklaus greens.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

English Turn

Beautiful challenging yet playable course. Loved it.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Fun. Lots of water.

Fun. Lots of water. James was an excellent starter.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Yes it’s winter, but the course is in great shape

Lovely course that literally weaves along a small river for the entire course. So, yeah, water is always in play. Greens were just right for me, not slow but not slick as ice. Fairways were in great shape given that it’s winter time and some of the grass is dormant. Nice driving range, great facilities. James the starter was awesome! He stopped and chatted with me a couple times, as I was playing solo. Asked for honest feedback. Clubhouse staff was incredibly nice as well. Overall, if I’m in the area again, I’d play it. Oh - Nicklaus and his bunker placement are a pain, but give a nice challenge. More than once I found a small hidden bunker by the green.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Course was very good condition. Staff was great…James was our starter, Kory helped load the clubs and Sue was on the drink cart.

Played in 3 hours. Outstanding job by all…great experience.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 60
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Course for the History books

Besides being known for holding the Zurich Open prior to hurricane Katrina this course is named after a historical moment in time that I found to be appealing in and of itself.
The course is not overly difficult even though there is a lot of water. The bunkers are in great shape with superb sand.
I highly recommend playing this course if you are in the area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 77
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Nice day

Course was in winter shape. Friendly staff. Enjoyed it.

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

Only thing that would have made it visually better was if they overseeded. This time of year the Bermuda checks out and turns brown. This has no impact on play it’s just a visual thing.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Nice Course

Course is nice. Good range and warm up area.. staff is very friendly and helpful. Pace of play was about as bad as anywhere I’ve ever played.. waited to hit every shot on 15 or 16 if the 18 holes…

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Very welcoming

The staff and starter are extremely welcoming and friendly. Great course with memorable holes.

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