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re: Golf in Lafayette
Posted on 2/27/20 at 11:16 am to donRANDOMnumbers
Posted on 2/27/20 at 11:16 am to donRANDOMnumbers
I was at Oakbourne for a couple years and switched to LT when a number of friends joined there. They both have different advantages IMO. OCC used to be a maintain far better conditions, but since LT redid the greens they are more comparable. I like the layout of the golf course at LT a lot more than OCC, but OCC has superior greens usually.
LT Advantages: Pace of play, better money games if you're looking to join one, better layout, easier to get a last minute tee time on a Saturday, slightly cheaper than OCC, much better practice facility
LT Cons: Membership doesn't like the GM for a number of reasons, fairways can get thin, golf course is too easy during winter months with no rough growing
OCC Advantages: Greens are usually really good, usually more lush in fairways than LT, Tennis Facility and Pool areas are superior to LT, I like the grill and locker areas better at OCC either are fine.
OCC Disadvantages: Something OCC members would always tell me is that it's about 10 funerals away from being a really good club (older members run the show), if the weather is good and you play on a Sat morning it'll be a 5-6 hour round, layout is gimmicky in spots (a number of holes can punish good shots - mostly on the back 9), drainage isn't very good and the course stays wet after it rains, membership owns stock so you will come out of pocket for capital improvements.
LT Advantages: Pace of play, better money games if you're looking to join one, better layout, easier to get a last minute tee time on a Saturday, slightly cheaper than OCC, much better practice facility
LT Cons: Membership doesn't like the GM for a number of reasons, fairways can get thin, golf course is too easy during winter months with no rough growing
OCC Advantages: Greens are usually really good, usually more lush in fairways than LT, Tennis Facility and Pool areas are superior to LT, I like the grill and locker areas better at OCC either are fine.
OCC Disadvantages: Something OCC members would always tell me is that it's about 10 funerals away from being a really good club (older members run the show), if the weather is good and you play on a Sat morning it'll be a 5-6 hour round, layout is gimmicky in spots (a number of holes can punish good shots - mostly on the back 9), drainage isn't very good and the course stays wet after it rains, membership owns stock so you will come out of pocket for capital improvements.
This post was edited on 3/5/20 at 1:57 pm
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Posted on 2/27/20 at 1:16 pm to icegator337
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Membership doesn't like the GM for a number of reasons,
I’ve been hearing some very odd stories coming out of LT lately concerning the management.
What’s the deal? GM is just a bitch? Why don’t the members do something?
This post was edited on 2/27/20 at 1:26 pm
Posted on 2/27/20 at 2:27 pm to CoachChappy
I'm not sure, I've never actually met her or had a reason to dislike her so I don't really have an opinion. I've just heard other people complain through the grapevine
Posted on 2/27/20 at 6:14 pm to Janky
Cliff is a nice guy but hardly a great pro
I should say teaching pro
I should say teaching pro
This post was edited on 2/27/20 at 6:16 pm
Posted on 2/27/20 at 7:01 pm to barbapapa
Cliff is a quintessential club pro. That is his job, and he is really good at it. Just look how long he has been there with a powerful/opinionated membership.
Giving lessons is a different deal. I don’t think you can’t be really good at both because time doesn’t allow it.
Giving lessons is a different deal. I don’t think you can’t be really good at both because time doesn’t allow it.
Posted on 2/27/20 at 7:11 pm to Janky
yeah you're probably right, hell I couldn't even tell you who the pro is now at LT, at least Oak has stability there
Posted on 2/27/20 at 7:18 pm to NaturalBeam
I especially love the great customer service at Farm D' Allie.
Posted on 2/27/20 at 7:22 pm to CoachChappy
I don't think the members hold a ton of sway at LT, Mr. Maraist owns it. No stock members
Posted on 2/27/20 at 7:31 pm to barbapapa
Cliff has outlasted several general managers.....even with his porn stache.
LT's current pro is the old super. The guy that would hit balls on the range all day and hang out with Joy.
LT's current pro is the old super. The guy that would hit balls on the range all day and hang out with Joy.
This post was edited on 2/27/20 at 7:40 pm
Posted on 2/28/20 at 6:58 pm to Janky
I’m gonna play Wetlands next time I’m in town (May).
I might have time to play somewhere else as well.
I might have time to play somewhere else as well.
Posted on 2/28/20 at 8:59 pm to mtheob17
I’m playing the farm March 21
Posted on 3/3/20 at 9:43 pm to bnb9433
Is muni still over run by hacks that take all the tee times and think they own the place ??
Posted on 3/4/20 at 8:00 am to shaqtaw
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Is muni still over run by hacks that take all the tee times and think they own the place ??
There are still several associations that play at muni. The old men are slowly dying off. I haven't had a problem out there in years.
5-7 years ago, it was pretty bad.
Posted on 3/5/20 at 10:11 am to CoachChappy
Is there any way to find a list of upcoming golf tournaments in the Lafayette area aside from looking through each course website?
Posted on 3/5/20 at 12:16 pm to thedentist45
April 4th and 5th....2 man scramble 1st day and Best ball 2nd day at Cane Row...Jimmy P Classic
May 2nd 4 man scramble at Cane Row...$500 a team benefitting Delcambre High School Sports Medicine Dept.
May 2nd 4 man scramble at Cane Row...$500 a team benefitting Delcambre High School Sports Medicine Dept.
Posted on 3/5/20 at 12:23 pm to Albino Potato
Muny is what it is. A public course in a less traveled area of town. It has no driving range or chipping greens. It does have a putting area, albeit a small one.
It is very tight between holes. It is not a long course, therefore it is a good walking course. Small greens that at times are in decent shape. Not a grand golfing experience, but it can be fun. Ejoying the sun, and a cold one at Muny.
It is very tight between holes. It is not a long course, therefore it is a good walking course. Small greens that at times are in decent shape. Not a grand golfing experience, but it can be fun. Ejoying the sun, and a cold one at Muny.
Posted on 3/5/20 at 12:36 pm to bnb9433
Greens are rough. A lot of the poa annua grass on greens. They sprayed weed killer on Sunday. Hope it works soon.
The Farm is a pretty course. It is a tough driving course. If greens get in shape, it is a better track than Wetlands, VC, or Muni.
The Farm is a pretty course. It is a tough driving course. If greens get in shape, it is a better track than Wetlands, VC, or Muni.
Posted on 3/5/20 at 12:41 pm to shaqtaw
It is. There are players who just randomly skip holes; ie play one, skip two and three, play four, five. Skip over to nine...lol. A lot of regulars that do feel entitled. I guess that is as it should be. When you are the bottom Muni course, you should expect hacks, privileged, and slow play. But many, many people have learnt how to play golf because of courses like Muni.
Posted on 3/5/20 at 12:44 pm to pingman
Hey Pingman, are you the guy that works there? I went in during the holidays to see how it was going. I didn't play. I spoke to a nice young guy who talked about this golf board.
If it was you, I enjoyed our talk. Hope things are well there.
If it was you, I enjoyed our talk. Hope things are well there.
Posted on 3/5/20 at 12:54 pm to kpop1
1-4. Tee off on 4 to 8 green. Play 9, go drink more beer. 
Oh and yes I am guilty
Oh and yes I am guilty
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