

Now fully public, the course has reached its considerable potential following a 2010 renovation that finally cleared all the remaining tree stumps that Hurricane Rita left behind in 2005, upgraded the bunkers, and saw Champion Bermuda replace TifDwarf on the greens. Before CCGN, the reputation of the Lake Charles golf scene relied heavily on Tom Fazio’s Contraband Bayou, which was available only to guests of L’Auberge when the casino-resort opened in May 2005.Expect to pay $250–$300 for a course this good in other parts of the country, but just $159 gets you on-$129 if you’re staying at the Golden Nugget. 1.4 miles to Contraband Bayou Golf Club at L Auberge Du Lac. Officially opened in May 2016, CCGN has a number of holes on the water that have a genuine Scottish look about them. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lake Charles South Casino Area, an IHG Hotel. Todd Eckenrode’s Country Club at the Golden Nugget gave Lake Charles the golfer’s final stamp of approval. Contraband Bayou Golf Club at L'Auberge Du Lac 4 38 2 of 10 Outdoor Activities in Lake Charles Golf Courses Call About Contraband Bayou Golf Club at L'Auberge, designed by world-renowned golf architect Tom Fazio, is noted for its emphasis on the marsh and lowland features of Louisiana’s natural environment.We recommend going in spring or fall when temps hover around 75 and green fees and room rates are similarly more comfortable. Peak season and prices are in summer when the humidity and 90-degree temperatures may be a little high for some. So, arrange a multi-day trip by visiting each course’s website to book tee times, then use travel sites to book your stay: We found rooms at the Golden Nugget with a rack rate of $359 going for $140 in December. Explore reviews, photos & menus and find the perfect spot for.

Two mega-casino resorts-Golden Nugget and L’Auberge, situated on Contraband Bayou, a mile south of the lake for which the city is named-both possess excellent golf courses but tend not to offer golf packages because golf is primarily regarded as an extra amenity for those who come to gamble. Book now at 10 restaurants near Contraband Bayou Golf Club At L Auberge Du Lac on OpenTable. But since it is fairly new to the golf-package world, arranging a trip might take a little work. N o matter how well traveled the Frugal Golfer thinks he is, chances are he has yet to visit Lake Charles, La., an industrial center and gaming destination, a three-hour drive due west of New Orleans, with a handful of courses worth traveling some distance to play.
