Old Oaks Golf Course

Old Oaks Golf Course in Haughton, Louisiana, was designed by Hal Sutton, the PGA Tour professional who grew up in nearby Shreveport and won the 1983 PGA Championship among his fourteen tour victories. Sutton turned to course design after his competitive career, and this layout reflects his understanding of shot-making demands and strategic variety developed through decades of tournament play. The course opened in the early 2000s and serves the Bossier Parish area just east of Shreveport. The property features rolling terrain characteristic of northwestern Louisiana, with mature oak trees—reflected in the course name—framing fairways and defining playing corridors. The routing incorporates natural elevation changes and wooded areas, requiring players to navigate both tree-lined holes and more open spaces where wind becomes a factor. Water hazards appear on several holes, adding strategic considerations to club selection and approach angles. As a Sutton design, the course emphasizes playability for a range of skill levels while rewarding thoughtful course management. The layout provides multiple tee options to accommodate different player abilities, and green complexes vary in size and contour to present diverse short-game challenges. Old Oaks functions as a daily-fee facility serving both local golfers and visitors to the Shreveport-Bossier City area, offering a regional option designed by a Louisiana native with deep roots in professional golf.