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Posted on 9/18/18 at 8:33 pm to Shankarooski1829
Depends on your definition of it. “Nice” isn’t objective.
As for your second question, depends on how much management is overpaid.
As for your second question, depends on how much management is overpaid.
Posted on 9/18/18 at 8:44 pm to ell_13
It seems most people on here expect private club amenities, and course conditions on a municipal budget.
People in Baton Rouge or Louisiana for the most part have no appreciation for golf. You have 25-30 primo golf course in the state. Compared to just the Birmingham area where 30 courses in the metro area out of 35 are perfect. People there care about golf. They also hunt, fish, have college football, etc. just like Louisianaians.
Just my opinion. I have lived in multiple states in the south and Louisiana and Mississippi are the worst golf states in the southeast. People simply to not appreciate golf, have the time or money for it.
People in Baton Rouge or Louisiana for the most part have no appreciation for golf. You have 25-30 primo golf course in the state. Compared to just the Birmingham area where 30 courses in the metro area out of 35 are perfect. People there care about golf. They also hunt, fish, have college football, etc. just like Louisianaians.
Just my opinion. I have lived in multiple states in the south and Louisiana and Mississippi are the worst golf states in the southeast. People simply to not appreciate golf, have the time or money for it.
Posted on 9/18/18 at 8:48 pm to Shankarooski1829
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Just my opinion. I have lived in multiple states in the south and Louisiana and Mississippi are the worst golf states in the southeast. People simply to not appreciate golf, have the time or money for it.
Posted on 9/18/18 at 8:58 pm to Shankarooski1829
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Compared to just the Birmingham area where 30 courses in the metro area out of 35 are perfect.
There is way more wealth in Birmingham than anywhere in Louisiana save Ruston if we're talking about towns/cities as a whole.
Posted on 9/18/18 at 9:07 pm to Mingo Was His NameO
There is plenty of money in Louisiana. My point is that people in Louisiana do not care to spend their money on golf. They do not care about it as much as other places in the south.
Posted on 9/18/18 at 9:12 pm to Shankarooski1829
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There is plenty of money in Louisiana
It's the poorest or 2nd poorest state in the union yearly. There isn't enough money in one place to have alot of good courses and the tax base isn't near large enough to have really nice munis.
Posted on 9/18/18 at 10:24 pm to Mingo Was His NameO
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It's the poorest or 2nd poorest state in the union yearly.
But the high end, old money wealth you were referring to exists in LA in the same proportion as AL.
shite. 1/5th of the Stanford Group’s asset losses were from the BR area alone.
The difference is the interest in golf is just not the same here among similar populations like it is in MS, AL, GA, SC.
Posted on 9/19/18 at 7:21 am to Golfer
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But the high end, old money wealth you were referring to exists in LA in the same proportion as AL.
No it doesn't and it's not centralized in a small enough area even if it did.
Posted on 9/19/18 at 12:54 pm to Shankarooski1829
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It seems most people on here expect private club amenities, and course conditions on a municipal budget.
People in Baton Rouge or Louisiana for the most part have no appreciation for golf. You have 25-30 primo golf course in the state. Compared to just the Birmingham area where 30 courses in the metro area out of 35 are perfect. People there care about golf. They also hunt, fish, have college football, etc. just like Louisianaians.
Just my opinion. I have lived in multiple states in the south and Louisiana and Mississippi are the worst golf states in the southeast. People simply to not appreciate golf, have the time or money for it.
25-30 primo courses in the ENTIRE STATE? No way. Baton Rouge has one public course that is good. New Orleans has 3-4. At best there are 15 good courses in the state that the public can play
Aside from that - this is pretty ridiculous. Why is The Bluffs #4?
https://www.golfdigest.com/story/louisiana-best-in-state-rankings
Posted on 9/19/18 at 12:59 pm to MC5601
quote:It doesn't look like he specified public only courses.
there are 15 good courses in the state that the public can play
quote:Lazy editors/journalists.
Aside from that - this is pretty ridiculous. Why is The Bluffs #4?
Posted on 9/19/18 at 5:13 pm to Mingo Was His NameO
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There is way more wealth in Birmingham than anywhere in Louisiana save Ruston if we're talking about towns/cities as a whole.
the Ruston throw in really made me lol
Posted on 9/19/18 at 5:56 pm to Golfer
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The difference is the interest in golf is just not the same here among similar populations like it is in MS, AL, GA, SC.
Any correlation with that and nascar popularity in those aforementioned states of MS, AL, GA, SC?
Seems like all those states also like nascar, which never really took off in Louisiana.
Posted on 9/19/18 at 7:53 pm to Shankarooski1829
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Any idea what it costs to maintain a golf course in great condition?
70-110K a month depending on weather
Posted on 9/23/18 at 3:07 pm to Shankarooski1829
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What should golf courses charge to be considered “nice”
It’s not just about the price point. This morning I played Carter Plantation for $59. I could’ve played Oak Knoll for $56.
Carter at that price point is doable and an enjoyable experience. Oak Knoll is a joke at that price point. You can get the hot deal for $15. Now it’s a 1:00 tee time, but it’s absurd to think anyone is paying what I consider a premium green fee for Oak freakin Knoll.
Pricing for golf is a tough deal. I don’t mind paying $50-$60 for a round at Carter. It’s generally in good shape and that price point keeps most of the riff raff away. Personally I love the layout.
You know what you’re getting at certain price points. >$50 I’m expecting a course that’s well maintained and an enjoyable experience. That $30-50 range is a toss up. You can get on at someplace like Covington CC which is really hit or miss, or Santa Maria which has a fantastic layout but every 40 handicapper in Baton Rouge will our there with you. Less than $30 is what you do just when you need to swing the clubs. I’m not worried about what I shoot at shitty courses.
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