Santa Maria Golf Course
Plan your round at Santa Maria Golf Course
Santa Maria Golf Course is a Robert Trent Jones, Sr. design run by BREC, the East Baton Rouge Parish recreation department, in south Baton Rouge. It sits on about 150 acres with 18 lakes, two natural waterways, bunkers, Bermuda fairways and mature oaks. The par 72 course plays 6,920 yards from the black tees (73.4 rating, 132 slope), and BREC says it has earned Golf Digest's top ranking for a municipal course.
- Municipal
- 18 holes
- Par 72
- Designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr.
Course strategy
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Santa Maria Golf Course hole by hole
Par 3Par 4Par 5
Hole 1
385
yds ·White
A 420-yard par 4 that asks for a long tee shot, with bunkers guarding the front and back of the green.
Hole 2
144
yds ·White
A par 3 with a bunker front left and a hazard right; missing the green here can mean bogey or worse.
Hole 3
460
yds ·White
A par 5 that only the longest hitters can reach in two. Lay up short and right to set up the approach.
Hole 4
333
yds ·White
A right dogleg best played with a fade, leaving a short iron into a heavily bunkered green.
Hole 5
153
yds ·White
A par 3 with a pond left and Ward's Creek right, so finding dry land is the first goal.
Hole 6
330
yds ·White
A left dogleg where a straight tee shot matters. The large green is easy to hit but hard to putt.
Hole 7
420
yds ·White
A slight left dogleg along a lake with a small, well-protected green. A good second shot can set up a birdie.
Hole 8
325
yds ·White
Plays longer than its number, with out of bounds left, mounds right and a shallow green.
Hole 9
311
yds ·White
An accurate tee shot leaves a short iron in. Bunkers and out of bounds sit left, trees right.
Hole 10
337
yds ·White
Accuracy off the tee matters, with bunkers right and a lake left. A three-wood may be the right club.
Hole 11
132
yds ·White
A short par 3 to an elevated green with a pond on the left. Aim for the middle.
Hole 12
382
yds ·White
The first of four demanding holes on the back nine, a dogleg left to a large two-tiered green.
Hole 13
319
yds ·White
Water runs down the left side and the fairway slopes left, so start the ball right. The elevated green is hard to hold.
Hole 14
354
yds ·White
A dogleg left with a fairway bunker that makes cutting the corner difficult, and an elevated green that makes two-putts hard.
Hole 15
509
yds ·White
The number one handicap hole, a par 5 with a steep, elevated green surrounded by water and bunkers.
Hole 16
330
yds ·White
Large oaks guard the right side and bunkers the left, with water around the left of the green. Accuracy is essential.
Hole 17
126
yds ·White
A downhill par 3 with one of the better tee views. The green slopes right to left, and a draw can finish in the water.
Hole 18
450
yds ·White
The finishing par 5 has a bunkered fairway with water down the right. It is a risk and reward hole, and the green slopes toward the water.
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Distances in yards
| Hole | Par | Hcp | Black | Blue | White | Red | Yellow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 6 | 437 | 421 | 385 | 324 | 261 |
| 2 | 3 | 18 | 192 | 171 | 144 | 126 | 126 |
| 3 | 5 | 2 | 535 | 496 | 460 | 439 | 347 |
| 4 | 4 | 12 | 383 | 367 | 333 | 316 | 316 |
| 5 | 3 | 16 | 215 | 170 | 153 | 125 | 125 |
| 6 | 4 | 8 | 398 | 371 | 330 | 292 | 292 |
| 7 | 5 | 4 | 504 | 475 | 420 | 384 | 384 |
| 8 | 4 | 10 | 392 | 361 | 325 | 310 | 310 |
| 9 | 4 | 14 | 361 | 331 | 311 | 270 | 270 |
| Out | 36 | 3,417 | 3,163 | 2,861 | 2,586 | 2,431 | |
| 10 | 4 | 9 | 401 | 363 | 337 | 308 | 308 |
| 11 | 3 | 15 | 182 | 145 | 132 | 86 | 86 |
| 12 | 4 | 5 | 442 | 416 | 382 | 338 | 254 |
| 13 | 4 | 11 | 403 | 355 | 319 | 285 | 285 |
| 14 | 4 | 7 | 410 | 376 | 354 | 326 | 326 |
| 15 | 5 | 1 | 575 | 556 | 509 | 442 | 442 |
| 16 | 4 | 13 | 393 | 373 | 330 | 282 | 282 |
| 17 | 3 | 17 | 181 | 149 | 126 | 102 | 102 |
| 18 | 5 | 3 | 516 | 474 | 450 | 433 | 433 |
| In | 36 | 3,503 | 3,207 | 2,939 | 2,602 | 2,518 | |
| Total | 72 | 6,920 | 6,370 | 5,800 | 5,188 | 4,949 | |
| Rating / Slope | 73.4 / 132 | 70.3 / 124 | 67.7 / 116 | — | 64.9 / 110 | ||
| Women's rating / slope | — | — | 73.1 / 126 | 70.0 / 117 | — | ||
Scorecard data: OpenGolfAPI, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
Before you go
Everything to know on arrival
Know before you go
- ✓Out of bounds is marked by white stakes
- ✓Yardages on the card are measured to the center of the green
- ✓Restrooms are at holes 7, 10 and 12 and in the clubhouse near the 16th tee
- ✓No personal coolers; buy food and drinks on site
- ✓Golf is the only activity allowed on the course property
Dress code
Proper attire and non-metal spikes are required.
Carts & walking
Carts are available, and walking rates are offered. The scorecard asks players to follow the 90 degree cart rule unless otherwise posted, and cart drivers must be at least 18.
Food & drink
The Spanish-style clubhouse has a pro shop and Champions Grill, a full-service restaurant overlooking the 18th green. All food and beverages must be bought on site, and personal coolers are not allowed.
Pace of play
The scorecard lists a target pace of about four hours and nine minutes for 18 holes and asks groups to play ready golf and keep up with the group ahead.
Policies
The course is open daily from 7 a.m. to sunset, and the clubhouse opens at 6:30 a.m. Twilight rates start at 3 p.m. during daylight saving time and 1 p.m. otherwise. BREC publishes junior age and golf rules pages, and annual passes and discounted prepay are available.
Quick answers
Santa Maria Golf Course at a glance
Is Santa Maria Golf Course open to the public?
Yes. Santa Maria Golf Course is a municipal course, open to the public.
How many holes does Santa Maria Golf Course have, and what's the par?
Santa Maria Golf Course has 18 holes and plays to a par of 72, from 4,949 to 6,920 yards depending on the tees.
Is there a hole-by-hole guide to Santa Maria Golf Course?
Yes. This guide covers Santa Maria Golf Course hole by hole, with the course's own notes on its holes.
Who designed Santa Maria Golf Course?
Santa Maria Golf Course was designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr..
What's the dress code at Santa Maria Golf Course?
Proper attire and non-metal spikes are required.
What are the cart and walking rules at Santa Maria Golf Course?
Carts are available, and walking rates are offered. The scorecard asks players to follow the 90 degree cart rule unless otherwise posted, and cart drivers must be at least 18.
What's the pace of play at Santa Maria Golf Course?
The scorecard lists a target pace of about four hours and nine minutes for 18 holes and asks groups to play ready golf and keep up with the group ahead.
What food and drink does Santa Maria Golf Course have?
The Spanish-style clubhouse has a pro shop and Champions Grill, a full-service restaurant overlooking the 18th green. All food and beverages must be bought on site, and personal coolers are not allowed.
How do you book a tee time at Santa Maria Golf Course?
Call the course at 225-752-9667.
Where is Santa Maria Golf Course?
Santa Maria Golf Course is at 18460 Santa Maria Pkwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70810.
Info last reviewed November 5, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.
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