
Metairie Course
Metairie Country Club




About this course
Metairie Country Club, a cornerstone of New Orleans golf, reflects the city's genteel traditions and understated elegance. Carved into the heart of Metairie, this parkland-style course presents a classic, walkable layout demanding strategic play over sheer power. Originally conceived by William Flynn during the Golden Age of course design, Metairie has seen subtle refinements over the years, carefully preserving Flynn's original vision. The course is characterized by tree-lined fairways, subtly contoured greens, and cleverly placed bunkering, rewarding thoughtful approaches and punishing wayward drives. While not a championship venue on the national stage, Metairie has hosted countless regional amateur events and remains a beloved test for its discerning membership. The club's appeal extends beyond the course. It's a haven for a diverse cross-section of New Orleans' established families and rising professionals. The club is known, less for any specific dish, and more for its members who enjoy a post-round sazerac β the quintessential New Orleans cocktail. It's a place where business is discussed, friendships are deepened, and the enduring spirit of New Orleans is celebrated.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Private column compares member-only and guest-restricted courses.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in LA
Quick facts
- Location
- Metairie, LA, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1922
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- Jack Daray, Ron Forse, Seth Raynor
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,573 yards
- Difficulty
- 72.3/120
- Course Vaults score
- 8.8
Getting there
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport lies just fifteen minutes west of Metairie Country Club, making this storied Louisiana institution one of the most accessible championship venues in the American South. The brief drive east along Interstate 10 skirts the edge of Lake Pontchartrain before slipping into the leafy, oak-canopied streets of Old Metairie, where the landscape shifts from urban sprawl to the manicured calm of one of New Orleans' most distinguished residential enclaves. The club's discreet entrance, framed by ancient live oaks and wrought-iron gates, offers a hushed transition into a world that has quietly hosted some of golf's greatest moments since 1922.

FAQ
Common questions about Metairie
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Metairie has a Course Vaults score of 8.8 out of 10 based on 16 logged golfers.
Metairie was designed by Jack Daray, Ron Forse, and Seth Raynor.
Metairie is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Metairie is 72.
Metairie plays 6,573 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Metairie is 120.


