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TPC Louisiana

Avondale, Louisiana · designed by Pete Dye (with Steve Elkington and Kelly Gibson as player consultants) · opened 2004

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Course card
TPC Louisiana
Avondale, Louisiana
Par
72
Yardage
7,425yds
Holes
18
Opened
2004
Access
Public
Design
Modern
Plan of TPC Louisiana showing its fairways, greens and bunkers, drawn from OpenStreetMap data.
Course plan of TPC Louisiana, drawn from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL). It shows what volunteer mappers have recorded, not an official plan, and the level of detail varies from course to course.

History

TPC Louisiana was designed by master architect Pete Dye in collaboration with PGA Tour players Steve Elkington and Kelly Gibson — the latter a New Orleans native — and opened in 2004 just 15 miles west of New Orleans in Avondale along the Mississippi River Delta. Dye brought his signature elements of dramatic elevation changes, bold bunkering, and strategic water play to 250 acres of Louisiana marshland, creating a course that rewards shot-making and penalizes recklessness. The par-72 layout stretches 7,425 yards from the PGA Tour tees and plays host to the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, the Tour's only team event, since 2004. The course is open to the public and is part of the Audubon Golf Trail, offering access to one of the South's most impressive golf experiences. Dye's design features wide, undulating fairways with strategically placed bunkers, large Bermuda grass greens, and the dramatic moisture of the bayou environment throughout.

Signature Hole

18th hole, par 5, 563 yards — a risk-reward closer along the Mississippi River levee, with water guarding the left side and a large bunkered green providing a thrilling finish

Notable Tournaments

  • Zurich Classic of New Orleans (2004–present)
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In the context of the top 100

Where this course sits against every ranked course on the list.

Opened 2004 — older than 80 of the 100 ranked courses.Opened 2004 — older than 80 of the 100 ranked courses.Opened2004189119572023
7,425 yards — longer than 81% of the ranked top 100.7,425 yards — longer than 81% of the ranked top 100.Yardage7,425 yds3,4187,876

Frequently asked questions

Is TPC Louisiana public or private?

TPC Louisiana is open to the public — any golfer can book a tee time, subject to availability and rates.

Who designed TPC Louisiana?

TPC Louisiana was designed by Pete Dye (with Steve Elkington and Kelly Gibson as player consultants) and opened in 2004.

Is TPC Louisiana a TPC Network course?

Yes. TPC Louisiana is part of the TPC Network operated by the PGA TOUR. It is featured here as a notable tour venue rather than a consensus top-100 course.

What is the signature hole at TPC Louisiana?

The signature hole at TPC Louisiana is the 18th hole, par 5, 563 yards — a risk-reward closer along the Mississippi River levee, with water guarding the left side and a large bunkered green providing a thrilling finish.

Avondale, Louisiana · 29.902, -90.19 · nearby top-100 courses shown in outline · open in Google Maps →