The Island Country Club

The Island Country Club sits in Plaquemine, Louisiana, a small city along the Mississippi River in Iberville Parish, roughly fifteen miles south of Baton Rouge. Designed by Mike Young and opened in the early 2000s, the course occupies land characteristic of the region's low-lying topography, where water management and routing around wetlands shape the playing experience. Young, known for his work across the southeastern United States, typically emphasizes strategic variety and playability across different skill levels in his designs. The layout reflects the challenges of building golf in Louisiana's river delta environment, where elevation changes are minimal and water features—whether natural bayous, drainage corridors, or constructed hazards—factor prominently into hole design. Players encounter a mix of open and tree-lined corridors, with live oaks and native vegetation framing many holes. The course serves a regional membership drawn from Plaquemine and the greater Baton Rouge area, functioning as a social and recreational hub for the community. The Island operates as a semi-private facility, welcoming both members and outside play. Like many courses in southern Louisiana, it contends with the region's humid subtropical climate and occasional flooding risks, requiring careful agronomic management. The club provides a straightforward golf experience suited to the local market, without the tournament history or national profile of Louisiana's better-known championship venues.