
Copper Mill Course
Copper Mill Golf Club
Public: #1897
Public: #1674
Public: #6

About this course
Copper Mill Golf Club sits in Zachary, a small city just north of Baton Rouge in the gently rolling terrain of southeastern Louisiana. The course was designed by Nathan Crace and Max Maxwell, architects who have worked on several projects across the Gulf South region. The layout takes advantage of the area's natural topography, which offers more elevation change than the flat coastal plain found closer to the Mississippi River delta. The course routing incorporates native vegetation and water features characteristic of Louisiana golf, with strategic bunkering and green complexes that reward accurate approach play. The design reflects modern sensibilities in course architecture while remaining accessible to a range of skill levels. Copper Mill serves as a daily-fee facility, providing public golf access in the Zachary community and the greater Baton Rouge metropolitan area. The property's setting in East Baton Rouge Parish places it within a region where golf is played year-round, though summer heat and humidity present seasonal challenges. The course fits into the broader landscape of Louisiana golf, where designers must account for soil conditions, drainage requirements, and the subtropical climate. Copper Mill contributes to the golf infrastructure serving both local residents and visitors to the capital region.
Quick facts
- Location
- Zachary, LA, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 2004
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- Nathan Crace, Max Maxwell
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,866 yards
- Difficulty
- 73.7/133
- Course Vaults score
- 6.7
Getting there
The journey to Copper Mill Golf Club begins at Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR), a straightforward thirty-minute drive north through the flat, verdant landscape of East Baton Rouge Parish. From there, the route transitions from suburban corridors into the quieter reaches of Zachary, where the Louisiana lowlands reveal themselves in their full, unhurried character - Spanish moss draped across live oaks, the subtle rise and fall of terrain shaped by centuries of water and settlement. The final approach to Copper Mill unfolds along rural roads that seem to slow time itself, delivering you to a sanctuary where championship golf emerges from the very soul of Louisiana's golfing heritage.

FAQ
Common questions about Copper Mill
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Copper Mill has a Course Vaults score of 6.7 out of 10 based on 13 logged golfers.
Copper Mill was designed by Nathan Crace and Max Maxwell.
Yes. Copper Mill is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Copper Mill is 72.
Copper Mill plays 6,866 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Copper Mill is 133.



