Links on the Bayou
Plan your round at Links on the Bayou
Links on the Bayou is the City of Alexandria's municipal course, an 18-hole, par 72 American links-style layout by Mike Young that opened in 2002. Five tee boxes suit players from pro to beginner, and Golf Digest named it Louisiana's best municipal course in August 2009. It plays 6,767 yards from the Black tees on the scorecard.
- Municipal
- 18 holes
- Par 72
- Designed by Mike Young
- Opened 2002
Course strategy
Read the card before you play it
Walk the course
Links on the Bayou hole by hole
Hole 1
485
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 2
301
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 3
390
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 4
383
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 5
293
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 6
122
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 7
473
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 8
159
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 9
330
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 10
350
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 11
391
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 12
348
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 13
493
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 14
142
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 15
465
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 16
316
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 17
262
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 18
163
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
ScorecardView the full scorecard
Distances in yards
| Hole | Par | Hcp | Black | Blue | White | Green |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 3 | 547 | 506 | 485 | 449 |
| 2 | 4 | 13 | 356 | 334 | 301 | 252 |
| 3 | 4 | 11 | 457 | 424 | 390 | 349 |
| 4 | 4 | 5 | 442 | 402 | 383 | 347 |
| 5 | 4 | 15 | 363 | 337 | 293 | 235 |
| 6 | 3 | 17 | 156 | 131 | 122 | 97 |
| 7 | 5 | 7 | 522 | 504 | 473 | 435 |
| 8 | 3 | 9 | 191 | 173 | 159 | 144 |
| 9 | 4 | 1 | 389 | 359 | 330 | 308 |
| Out | 36 | 3,423 | 3,170 | 2,936 | 2,616 | |
| 10 | 4 | 8 | 405 | 371 | 350 | 322 |
| 11 | 4 | 6 | 440 | 415 | 391 | 355 |
| 12 | 4 | 14 | 412 | 374 | 348 | 291 |
| 13 | 5 | 12 | 537 | 517 | 493 | 464 |
| 14 | 3 | 10 | 176 | 161 | 142 | 118 |
| 15 | 5 | 4 | 511 | 489 | 465 | 411 |
| 16 | 4 | 18 | 343 | 324 | 316 | 279 |
| 17 | 4 | 16 | 317 | 297 | 262 | 233 |
| 18 | 3 | 2 | 203 | 181 | 163 | 111 |
| In | 36 | 3,344 | 3,129 | 2,930 | 2,584 | |
| Total | 72 | 6,767 | 6,299 | 5,866 | 5,200 | |
| Rating / Slope | 73.6 / 136 | 70.8 / 128 | 69.2 / 122 | 67.4 / 117 | ||
Scorecard data: OpenGolfAPI, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
Before you go
Everything to know on arrival
Know before you go
- Book a tee time online
- Pick from five tee boxes to match your game
- Warm up on the range, putting green or short-game area
- Plan a meal at The Porch Grill
Carts & walking
The course suits cart play or easy walking.
Practice facilities
Practice areas include a driving range, putting green, chipping green and a short-game area with multiple greens and bunkers.
Food & drink
The Porch Grill is the on-site restaurant, reachable at (318) 473-1339.
Quick answers
Links on the Bayou at a glance
Is Links on the Bayou open to the public?
Yes. Links on the Bayou is a municipal course, open to the public.
How many holes does Links on the Bayou have, and what's the par?
Links on the Bayou has 18 holes and plays to a par of 72, from 5,200 to 6,767 yards depending on the tees.
Who designed Links on the Bayou?
Links on the Bayou was designed by Mike Young and opened in 2002.
What are the cart and walking rules at Links on the Bayou?
The course suits cart play or easy walking.
What practice facilities does Links on the Bayou have?
Practice areas include a driving range, putting green, chipping green and a short-game area with multiple greens and bunkers.
What food and drink does Links on the Bayou have?
The Porch Grill is the on-site restaurant, reachable at (318) 473-1339.
How do you book a tee time at Links on the Bayou?
Call the course at (318) 473-1331.
Where is Links on the Bayou?
Links on the Bayou is at 271 Vandenburg Dr, Alexandria, LA 71303.
Info last reviewed November 5, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.
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