Contraband Bayou Golf Club is an 18-hole golf course in Lake Charles, LA with a par of 71. It offers 4 tee sets: black (6,939 yards, slope 127, rating 73.3), gold (6,482 yards, slope 123, rating 71), green (5,812 yards, slope 114, rating 67.6), silver (4,980 yards, slope 101, rating 63.7). The hardest hole is #15, a par 5 playing 523 yards from the first tee.
Contraband Bayou Golf Club
Lake Charles, LA
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A long par 5 that offers birdie opportunity for strong hitters willing to take on the challenge. Water hazards and bunkers frame the fairway, with the green protected by strategic bunkering that rewards accurate approach shots.

A demanding par 4 and the course's hardest hole, requiring precision from tee to green. The fairway tightens considerably, and hazards pinch in on both sides as the hole plays downhill toward an elevated green.

The second-toughest hole on the course, this par 4 presents a severe test with minimal margin for error. Water or out of bounds threatens the entire left side, while the green is aggressively bunkered and severely angled to the approach.

A short but deceptive par 3 with a compact green surrounded by bunkers on multiple sides. The lack of length belies the precision required to find the putting surface and avoid the sand.

A short, straightforward par 4 that plays downhill and offers a birdie chance for players who can control their distance. The compact green is the main focal point, with minimal hazards making this a relative breather on the card.

A mid-length par 4 with a fairway that narrows as it approaches the green. Bunkers guarding the right side and water left create a challenging approach for the second shot.

A picturesque par 4 that plays through a narrow corridor with hazards flanking both sides of the fairway. The hole's character changes throughout its length, demanding both distance control and accuracy into a well-bunkered green.

A short par 3 with a shallow green that is heavily protected by surrounding bunkers and water hazards. The compact target demands a precise tee shot with little room for error.

The easiest par 5 on the course, this hole offers genuine birdie potential with a relatively open fairway. The generous landing area and reachable green in three make this a scoring opportunity before the back nine.

A mid-length par 4 that plays slightly downhill with a fairway that opens up for the approach shot. The hole's relative straightforwardness makes it a good scoring opportunity in the opening stretch of the back nine.

A modest par 3 that requires accuracy over distance to find a green surrounded by strategic bunkering. The short yardage can be deceiving given the multiple hazards protecting the target.

A demanding par 4 and the fifth-toughest hole on the course, requiring two solid shots to reach the green safely. Water and bunkers create a challenging risk-reward scenario throughout the hole's length.

A tiny par 3 with a severely elevated and angled green that punishes inaccuracy severely. The dramatic elevation change and small target make this one of the course's most dramatic short holes.

A generous, manageable par 4 and the course's easiest hole, offering a clear path to birdie. The open fairway and accessible green provide relief and scoring opportunity.

The most challenging hole on the course, this lengthy par 5 demands power and precision throughout its full length. Multiple hazards and strategic bunkering test all aspects of shot-making on this championship test.

The third-toughest hole, this par 4 presents a formidable challenge with hazards threatening throughout the hole. The fairway is tight, and the green is guarded by bunkers and water, requiring two exceptional shots.

A solid par 4 with a balanced design featuring hazards on both sides that narrow the fairway at the critical landing area. The approach to the green is the defining feature, with bunkering that requires careful positioning off the tee.

The closing par 4 presents a dramatic finish with its signature hazards and elevated green creating a memorable final test. The hole's configuration rewards accuracy and strategic positioning, leaving players with a lasting impression of Contraband Bayou.
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| HCP | 12 | 6 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 10 | 8 | 16 | 18 | 7 | 15 | 5 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 11 | |||
| black | 597 | 432 | 449 | 179 | 360 | 406 | 419 | 188 | 574 | 3604 | 371 | 193 | 432 | 161 | 339 | 553 | 449 | 423 | 414 | 3335 | 6939 |
| gold | 583 | 409 | 425 | 154 | 338 | 370 | 394 | 157 | 542 | 3372 | 341 | 173 | 415 | 131 | 314 | 523 | 408 | 402 | 403 | 3110 | 6482 |
| green | 501 | 365 | 365 | 141 | 305 | 345 | 359 | 124 | 421 | 2926 | 314 | 148 | 394 | 117 | 275 | 488 | 393 | 381 | 376 | 2886 | 5812 |
| silver | 446 | 275 | 304 | 119 | 248 | 306 | 299 | 100 | 407 | 2504 | 294 | 125 | 339 | 95 | 228 | 427 | 328 | 356 | 284 | 2476 | 4980 |