New Orleans - is it worth bringing my sticks?

[2bGood]

I have to be there for 2 days on buisness. I have been a few times before, my free time was spent on food, drink and Jazz - not golf. Just wondering if there is a course that is a 'must play' close by to warrant the hassle of bringing my sticks, taking a later flight out, getting to the course.. etc.

 

Right now I am not planning on it, but then again I know little about the golf courses in the area.

[Carolina Golfer 2]

I believe the New Oleans TPC is pretty close to downtown and is public. I was there a few years ago and made about a 45 minute to 1 hour drive to Cater Plantation. It is a David Toms design, and I really enjoyed it alot. However, for only one round unless it was a Pinehurst or Pebble type destination, I'd probably just take my shoes and a couple sleeves of balls and rent clubs if I was going to play. Probably would cost about the same as paying for an extra bag on the airline. Plus saving the hassle of packng them and lugging them around.

Or you can just hang out on Bourbon Steet all night and sleep that free day away

[Llortamaisey]

New Orleans TPC is your best bet. It's not great but New Orleans just doesn't have a lot of great golf.

There is a great new restaurant that opened up last year called New Orleans Chophouse. Check it out if you get a chance. It's very underrated.

[Superlad]

TPC. New Orleans Country Club and English Turn are great but are both private. Eat at Draggos!!!

[Llortamaisey]

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TPC. New Orleans Country Club and English Turn are great but are both private. Eat at Draggos!!!
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Grilled oysters from Draggos is a given. Good call.

[2putttom]

Ya know we are all gettin' older....why not.