Looking back from a green at Joseph M. Bartholomew Golf Course
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4.0
395 Reviews (395)
5 Stars
124
4 Stars
191
3 Stars
51
2 Stars
15
1 Stars
14
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.4
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.9
89.3%
Recommend this course
354 out of 395 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.7
39 Reviews (39)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.4
Value
4.1
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.2
79.5%
Recommend this course
31 out of 39 reviews
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3.9
74 Reviews (74)
5 Stars
24
4 Stars
33
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.3
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.3
86.5%
Recommend this course
64 out of 74 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Municipal
Par 72
Length 6823 yards
Slope 129
Rating 71.6
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Joseph Bartholomew Golf Course
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Course Details

Year Built 1956
Fairways 419 Bermuda Grass
Greens Emerald Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Joseph Bartholomew (1956) Garrett Gill (2011)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Accolades

Reviews

4.0
395 Reviews (395)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 11
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 15
Bunkers 11
Forced Carries 7
This course/club is great for:
Locals 17
Seniors 13
Walkers 12
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 18
Worth the Drive 6

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Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 41
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

their was a group of 4 from the 12th hole would not let me pass. on 18 they took 10 minutes to get off the green one gentilman was looking for a ball in the water while I waited 120 yards out and they could care less and no ranger said a word

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 31
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Played On
Reviews 29
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

A good inexpensive course

If you're not looking to break the bank and want a decent course this is your route. Greens are slow but are in good condition. Staff wasn't incredible by any means. Nothing particularly wows you. But wasn't overbooked which is hard to find at muni courses.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Joe

Greens are good, fairways could use a little grass.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 112
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slow Play and Pulled Flags

The course allowed groups of 5 and 6 and they pulled the flags out at 4pm on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. We were only able to play 14 holes because of the slow play and pulled flags. I'll never go back to that course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 31
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Good course

Course staff friendly and conditions good but they need to have marshals match up single players as way too many on course that slow play tremendously.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Terrific value.

I think all but two greens in great shape. Course was in great shape.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Old timer

Course layout was great, hidden traps. Play the course under control for par and you will do well. Take chances and you’ll pay.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

The is maintained very well and the club house staff is exceptional. I would this course on my must play list.

Course is great very nice layout and the club house staff very helpful and extremely friendly and polite.
There is also a exceptional restaurant there as well. Great value first the money spent.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Best Value for the Money in the Area

I’ve been playing here for years and it’s always been a well kept course for a cheap rate. It’s grown in popularity; so on the weekends/ holidays it gets crowded with long wait times on the course, but during the week there’s usually not many golfers & there’s no hold up. There’s a bar with food & beer (no liquor), driving range, putting green, but no chipping nor practice sand trap.

After a round, check out The Lighthouse Bar & Grill nearby on Lake Pontchrtrain at the Marina or The Munch Factory at the course which has great food as well.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

One of the best public courses in New Orleans.

I usually play a round of golf ⛳ twice a week. My two favorite courses in NOLA are Joseph Bartholomew and Bayou Oaks/City Park South. As for the best value, Bartholomew wins hands down! After playing 18 holes I usually order a late lunch at the Munch Factory Creole Cafe which is located adjacent to the club house at Bartholomew. Both the service and the food are always excellent!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Bang for buck

This is one of the best courses for the price in the New Orleans area

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Best Value around

My first time to play the course. I've played most courses in the NOLA area . This course is a great value. The Tee boxes, fairways and greens were all in great shape. The Marshall was actually keeping play at a good pace too. The grill made a great burger as well. I will be back .

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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