
University at LSU Course
The University Club



About this course
The University Club's golf course in Baton Rouge represents a collaboration between architect Jim Lipe and PGA Tour professional David Toms, a Louisiana native who won the 2001 PGA Championship. The course serves the LSU community and broader membership, situated in the capital city where Toms himself attended Louisiana State University. This connection gives the design a particular resonance with the local golf culture and university traditions. The routing takes advantage of the region's characteristic terrain, working with the subtle elevation changes and natural corridors typical of southern Louisiana landscapes. Lipe, who has designed numerous courses across the Southeast, and Toms brought both technical design expertise and competitive playing experience to the layout. The course reflects an understanding of how modern tournament professionals approach shot-making while remaining accessible to a range of skill levels within a university club setting. The facility functions as both a recreational amenity for the LSU community and a venue that can accommodate competitive collegiate and amateur events. The design incorporates strategic elements that reward course management and shot placement rather than relying solely on length. Water features and the native vegetation of the region come into play on several holes, creating variety in the visual character and strategic demands throughout the round. The club serves as a gathering place for university alumni, faculty, and members connected to LSU, with the golf course forming a central component of the overall club experience in Baton Rouge.
Quick facts
- Location
- Baton Rouge, LA, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1998
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- Jim Lipe, David Toms
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 7,700 yards
- Difficulty
- 72.9/124
- Course Vaults score
- 8.0
Getting there
The University Club sits in the heart of Baton Rouge, reached most directly via Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport, a compact regional hub just fifteen minutes north of campus, or through Louis Armstrong New Orleans International for travelers connecting from major hubs an hour and a half to the southeast. The approach follows the Mississippi River corridor along Interstate 10 or Highway 61, where the flat deltaic plain gives way to the live oak canopy and stately brick architecture of Louisiana State University. The club itself occupies a quiet enclave within the LSU grounds, where Spanish moss and collegiate tradition frame an arrival that feels less like entering a golf facility and more like stepping onto hallowed academic soil with a discreet sporting pedigree woven through.

FAQ
Common questions about University at LSU at The University Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
University at LSU at The University Club has a Course Vaults score of 8.0 out of 10 based on 14 logged golfers.
University at LSU was designed by Jim Lipe and David Toms.
University at LSU at The University Club is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at University at LSU is 72.
University at LSU plays 7,700 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at University at LSU is 124.



