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The elevation changes on this course are challenging yet fun. The greens and bunkers were in good shape but some of the tee box’s could use some work. This course is so scenic that my wife (who does not play golf) like to ride along with me just to enjoy the beautiful scenery. A must play if you are in the area.

The greens were in good shape and rolled smooth. All the par 3s played over 175 yards from the blue tees which made them challenging. Also a few long but straight par fours make this course seem longer than it actually is. However some short par 4's and wide open par 5's makes scoring well on this course possible.

Fun course to play due to the rolling fairways with elevated tee boxes and greens. Wide fairways yet water and trees make for a challenging round of golf. The greens where in great condition and rolled smooth and broke as expected. Both pro shop staff and restaurant staff are very friendly and accommodating. Only 25 minutes from down town Baton Rouge. A must play if you live in the area or are visiting Baton Rouge.

Santa Maria golf course is in the best shape I have seen it in since moving to Baton Rouge twenty five years ago. From the tee boxes to the sand traps to the greens I would rate each in excellent condition. The layout is challenging yet fair. The staff is always friendly and accommodating.

Greens are running about 12 on the meter. Course is in good shape. Always a challenge. A must play if you are in the area.

This golf course is starting to come around as the greens were much better than the last time I played it 3 months ago. However the Food and Beverage offerings that use to be wonderful are non existent. The pro shop staff is in need of training as well.

The greens on the course are in very poor shape currently which is not common for this golf course. The bunkers could use some additional sand as well. The course layout is fair yet challenging.

The sand traps could use some more sand but the greens are finally coming around. The small camel back greens that are well protected by bunkers makes it a real challenge to get up and down when you miss a green. The staff are very friendly and accommodating. The pro shop although small is well stocked and the prices are reasonable.

Golf Now has some excellent deals at Belle Terre so I try and play this course at least once a month. Due to a hip injury back in March, It had been nearly three months since I played this course. Although the greens at Belle Terre are rarely in great condition they are normally in good enough condition to make playing this course enjoyable. Unfortunately not this time. The greens had very little grass on them and what grass they did have came in patches. The condition of the bunkers, fairways and tee boxes were acceptable. Although some additional sand in the bunkers would be nice. I will not return for even a $20.00 green fee (with cart) until they can get the greens back into good shape.

Beaver Creek may be my favorite golf course in or near Baton Rouge. The greens are currently in the best shape they have ever been in during the twenty plus years I have been playing this course. The pro shop and restaurant staff are not only friendly but they seem truly interested in their customers enjoying their time at this golf club. From the driving range to the chipping area that includes a bunker to the large practice putting green this golf club provides no excuses for not preparing properly for your round. The layout is challenging but offers plenty of opportunities to make birdies. A must play for those visiting Baton Rouge.

The greens are extremely fast during the winter months. The fairway bunkers are undergoing improved drainage and the work on the bunkers has been complete on only a few holes. This bunker project has been on going for nearly six months now and the bunkers that are finished are very nice. With water potentially coming into play on 9 of 18 holes this course demands and accurate tee shot. Challenging layout for sure yet my favorite course to play in Baton Rouge. If visiting BR it is a must play. Santa Maria does offer a senior rate (over 55) for $42.00 and GN will offer some great hot deals if you book the same day you play. Otherwise the walk in rate for non seniors is $55.00 which includes the cart and green fee. Once the bunker project is complete this course will be worth every bit of $55.00.

Santa Maria is my favorite BREC course. It is consistently in great shape and the staff is friendly and accommodating. With elevated greens, plenty of water and large bunkers this course offers plenty of opportunity to get into trouble. I have played Santa Maria for over twenty years and have rarely been disappointed with the condition. This course is a must play if you are visiting B.R. Look for a Hot Deal on GolfNow as green fees can be a little pricy on Saturday and Sunday mornings but they do offer a senior citizen discount.

For a short course (6300 yards from the back tees) this course is a challenge due to the tree lined fairways and small camelback greens. The condition of the greens were not very good as they had been plugged and sanded a little over two weeks ago. Recent fairway drainage improvements should held the fairways drain and make this course more playable in wet weather. Not the best course in Baton Rouge but I am happy to see they are trying to improve it. A good value for the money however.

I played Beaver Creek in April of 2017 and the course was in great shape for this time of year. The fairways could use some water but the greens and tee boxes were fine. This is not the most difficult course in or around Baton Rouge but can be challenging when the wind blows. Two of the four par fives are reachable in two from the blue tees even for senior golfers like me. I would recommend this course to both high and low handicap golfer.