re: Lake Charles Trip...Anyone have recommendations on L’Auberge v Golden Nugget as home base?

I'd stay at GN, course is definitely better, but pricey. I find the hotel to be nicer as well.

As another mentioned, it is definitely worth the drive to Kinder to go and play Koasati. It's the best course in the area IMO.

I haven't been back to LC since Laura, but before that I really enjoyed Gray Plantation.

Haven't played the new Mallard Cove, but would imagine it's a great loop for the price.

The National is Westlake is also a nice course for the price.

If you can get on at LCCC, definitely worth it as well, but you will need a member. Although I like Gray Plantation better. LCCC has the caddyshack type of vibes, so it's kind of sweet.