Cajun Pine Course
Cajun Pine Golf Club
About this course
Cajun Pine Golf Club sits in Branch, a small community in Acadia Parish in southwestern Louisiana's Cajun prairie region. The course occupies land characteristic of this part of the state, where the coastal plain transitions from wetlands to gently rolling terrain dotted with pine and hardwood stands. The setting reflects the agricultural and oil-field landscape common to Acadiana, with open stretches and tree-lined corridors that provide definition and strategic interest. The routing makes use of the property's natural features, incorporating native vegetation and water elements that are typical of Louisiana golf courses. Designers working in this region generally emphasize playability for a range of skill levels while respecting the constraints of flat to moderately undulating topography and seasonal water management needs. The layout likely balances risk-reward opportunities with straightforward holes, allowing golfers to navigate the course according to their abilities. Cajun Pine serves the local golfing community in an area where public and semi-private facilities provide recreational access across Lafayette and the surrounding parishes. The club functions as a regional amenity in a part of Louisiana known more for its cultural heritage and outdoor traditions—hunting, fishing, and Cajun cuisine—than for destination golf. Courses in this area tend to offer a relaxed atmosphere and reflect the hospitality and informal character of south Louisiana, where golf fits into a broader lifestyle centered on family, food, and community gatherings.
Quick facts
- Location
- Branch, LA, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1974
- Holes
- 9
- Par
- 36
- Length
- 2,822 yards
- Difficulty
- 33.6/113
Getting there
The journey to Cajun Pine Golf Club begins at Lafayette Regional Airport, roughly thirty minutes west through the flat, fertile heart of Acadiana. The drive traces quiet two-lane roads through sugarcane fields and rice paddies, past weathered Cajun cottages and moss-draped live oaks, offering a genuine taste of rural Louisiana before the pines announce your arrival. This is golf reached not by resort shuttle or valet circle, but by an honest country road that dead-ends at a layout as unpretentious as the landscape that surrounds it.
FAQ
Common questions about Cajun Pine
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Yes. Cajun Pine is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Cajun Pine is 36.
Cajun Pine plays 2,822 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Cajun Pine is 113.
Cajun Pine is a 9-hole course.



