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The Island Course

The Island Country Club

Plaquemine, LA, USA
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Jackson Stockstill
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18 holesPar 727,010 yds74.4/135

About this course

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.

Rankings

Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.

2221

Best in World

2005

Best in USA

9

Best in LA

Quick facts

Location
Plaquemine, LA, USA
Access
Public
Year built
2000
Holes
18
Designer
Mike Young
Par
72
Length
7,010 yards
Difficulty
74.4/135
Course Vaults score
7.4

Getting there

The Island Country Club sits deep in the Mississippi River delta, most readily accessed via Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR), roughly forty-five minutes northwest by car, or Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY), a ninety-minute drive south through the Louisiana lowlands. The route from either hub carries you through the distinctive landscape of southeastern Louisiana - past refineries and river commerce that give way to the quieter parishes surrounding Plaquemine - before arriving at the club's secluded grounds along the river's edge. For those with access to private aviation, smaller regional strips serve the area, though the club's remote riverside setting preserves a sense of genuine isolation despite its proximity to major infrastructure. The final miles unfold through a landscape of live oaks and waterways that define this corner of the Deep South, delivering you to a sanctuary where the Mississippi's ancient rhythms set the pace.

FAQ

Common questions about The Island

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

The Island has a Course Vaults score of 7.4 out of 10 based on 17 logged golfers.

The Island was designed by Mike Young.

Yes. The Island is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at The Island is 72.

The Island plays 7,010 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at The Island is 135.

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