Webb Memorial Park Golf Course

Webb Memorial Park Golf Course serves as Baton Rouge's municipal facility, designed by Baxter Spann and situated in the city's Webb Park complex. The course operates as an accessible public option in Louisiana's capital, providing golf within an urban park setting that includes other recreational amenities. Spann, a regional architect active in the mid-twentieth century, worked primarily across the Gulf South, and his designs typically emphasized playability for everyday golfers while working within municipal budget constraints. The layout occupies relatively flat terrain characteristic of the Baton Rouge area, with routing that incorporates mature trees and modest water features common to Louisiana courses. The design reflects the practical considerations of municipal golf from its era—straightforward holes that accommodate steady play, maintenance approaches suited to public facility budgets, and a general absence of severe hazards or dramatic elevation change. The course provides a walking-friendly option for local residents and visitors seeking an uncomplicated round. Webb Park Golf Course functions primarily as a community amenity, serving beginners, casual players, and those looking for convenient golf without the formality or expense of private club play. The facility reflects Baton Rouge's commitment to public recreation and remains part of the city's parks system, offering golf in a region where the game contends with heat and humidity much of the year.