chargercoach

Even when this was a country club, the bunkers weren't very good and the layout is just okay. The last time i played this last year, you couldn't give me a round of golf here-- terrible. However, grass is capable of comebacks, just as SV as a whole evidently is. I kept getting word that is was much better. I've played it three times this year and every time it keeps getting better as a whole. The greens aren't as fast as they used to be, but they roll at a decent speed and aren't bumpy. I hope they continue to make a go of it. The current conditions and layout merit a $30 green fee. Fair price for a good product.

I played the TPC course twice during the week and was impressed with the conditions there. But English Turn is every bit as impressive in its own right. More open, windier, but conditions were just as good. The practice area is nicer than the TPC, the starter was entertaining, the landing area of drives plenty fair. The greens are small, but it just adds an appropriate challenge to a course that is suppose to keep one's attention. If it wasn't for the hot deals, I couldn't justify the kind of money they want. But IF you can get this course for $60 or less, it's a must play.

I was really impressed with the layout, conditions and scenery of this course. I played the TPC and English Turn. Both are different style layouts but neither was any more challenging or in better condition than Carter's. If I was a golfer visiting NOLA and wanted a $60 course to play, this should be on the top of your list. It's about an hour drive from town but still not bad when one considers the overall value.

It's a TPC set-up. Great practice area, solid conditions and the best part was the accommodating staff. At one point I counted a dozen or so workers on the course attending to details since the conditions were already very good. At $100+ it's affordable for a TPC facility. I you can get it for less, jump at the chance to play it.