Golf in Louisiana
Overview
Golf in Louisiana
What golf looks like for retirement in Louisiana: where to do it, what the state costs, and the towns that fit.
Golf in Louisiana
Louisiana's warm subtropical climate allows golf year-round, and the state's public park systems in Baton Rouge and the New Orleans metro operate municipal courses open to all skill levels. The gentle terrain and mild winters make Louisiana a consistent destination for golfers who want to play through the cooler months without a break in the season.
Published local price
Audubon Park Golf Course (New Orleans) daily greens fees; par 62 public 18-hole course; rates vary by season and tee time
Published range: $20 to $35.
Audubon Park Golf Course · as of 2025Where to go
What Louisiana costs
Cost of living
88
BEA index, U.S. = 100
State income tax
~3.5% state income-tax planning rate
Social Security
Not taxed
How people start
- 1
Map the public and municipal courses nearby
Most metros list city-run courses with published fee schedules. Those set the affordable floor before any private club enters the picture.
- 2
Ask about senior and resident rates
Many courses post a reduced weekday senior rate and a season pass. The difference between pay-per-round and a pass is the number that usually drives the yearly cost.
- 3
Price the season, not the round
In warm states the season runs most of the year; in cold ones it is a few months. The yearly cost is rounds-per-year times rate, plus cart and equipment.
Towns in Louisiana
Where to do it, town by town.
Bayou Oaks at City Park (1 Palm Dr.) is New Orleans' flagship public golf facility, featuring an 18-hole championship course redesigned in 2017 by Rees Jones with wide, forgiving fairways and challenging bunkering. Audubon Park Golf Course, a shorter par-62 layout in Uptown, offers a more accessible option with an annual membership available through Audubon Nature Institute.
Bayou Oaks at City ParkCommon questions
Is Louisiana a good place to retire for golf?
Louisiana's warm subtropical climate allows golf year-round, and the state's public park systems in Baton Rouge and the New Orleans metro operate municipal courses open to all skill levels. The gentle terrain and mild winters make Louisiana a consistent destination for golfers who want to play through the cooler months without a break in the season. Towns like New Orleans have their own local options.
What does it cost to retire in Louisiana?
Louisiana has a cost-of-living index near 88 (U.S. = 100), about a 3.5% state income-tax planning rate, and does not tax Social Security. The full state guide breaks down property tax, sales tax, and long-term-care costs, each sourced.
Sources
The life your money is for