Southern Oaks Country Club is an 18-hole golf course in Abbeville, LA with a par of 71. It offers 4 tee sets: blue (5,995 yards, slope 117, rating 69.5), white (5,585 yards, slope 109, rating 67.7), green (5,146 yards, slope 106, rating 65.4), red (4,807 yards, slope 106, rating 63.8). The hardest hole is #4, a par 4 playing 332 yards from the first tee.
Southern Oaks Country Club
Abbeville, LA
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A welcoming opening par 4 with a relatively wide fairway that gradually narrows as it approaches the green. Bunkers protect the right side of the green, requiring accuracy on the approach shot to avoid a difficult sand save.
A lengthy par 5 that plays straightaway with bunkers positioned along both sides of the fairway at mid-range. The green is well-bunkered, making the third shot critical for those attempting to reach in regulation.
A solid mid-length par 4 with a relatively straight routing and defined fairway corridors. Strategic bunkering around the green demands precision on the approach, with limited bail-out areas for errant shots.
The course's most challenging par 4, this hole features a demanding layout with water or tight fairway conditions that penalize poor tee shots. The approach to the green is equally exacting, making this a true test of skill from tee to green.
A short par 3 with a modest green complex and minimal hazarding, offering a chance for a stress-free birdie opportunity. The hole's brevity belies its importance as a scoring chance on the front nine.
A lengthy par 4 that requires distance and accuracy to set up a reasonable approach. Hazards frame the green, leaving little room for error on the final shot to a well-defended target.
A characterful par 4 with an interesting routing that may feature a dogleg or strategic bunkering in the driving zone. The hole plays shorter than its yardage suggests but demands thoughtful shot-making to avoid trouble and reach the green cleanly.
A three-shot par 5 with strategic bunkering and water hazards that shape play throughout the hole. The fairway may narrow at key distances, forcing golfers to position their drives carefully before tackling a challenging approach to the green.
A diminutive par 3 with a tiny green that offers a birdie opportunity but punishes anything off-line with punitive rough or hazards. The hole's brevity makes it deceptively simple in appearance but demanding in execution.
A short par 4 that opens the back nine with a manageable but tight fairway corridor. Bunkers or water near the green require a precise approach to avoid bogey and maintain momentum early on the inward nine.
A brief par 3 with a compact green complex and minimal framing hazards, presenting a genuine scoring opportunity. The hole's shortness makes it an ideal chance to gain a stroke on the course.
A tidy par 4 with a defined fairway and strategic bunkering that may pinch the landing area or guard the green. The hole rewards accurate driving and controlled iron play to secure a solid par.
An elegant par 4 with a well-balanced design featuring fairway bunkering and green-side hazards that demand careful navigation. The hole's length and hazard placement make it one of the course's premier tests.
A mid-length par 3 with a target green surrounded by hazards that require a confident, accurate tee shot. The hole offers a reasonable scoring opportunity for golfers who execute a solid iron or wood to the heart of the green.
A sparkling short par 3 with a diminutive green and minimal trouble, offering a birdie chance to those who find the putting surface. The hole's brevity and simplicity provide a welcome respite before the challenging closing stretch.
A sneaky par 4 that may play shorter from some tees but features strategic hazards that protect the fairway or green. Accurate positioning off the tee is essential to set up a manageable approach to an underrated green.
A classic par 5 with a balanced risk-reward profile and strategic bunkering along the corridor of play. The fairway's width and green complex design reward bold, controlled shot-making while punishing poor execution.
A dramatic finishing par 5 that serves as the course's signature closer, likely featuring water, bunkers, or other hazards that define play throughout. The hole demands a strong finish, with the green complex presenting a fitting challenge to conclude the round.
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| HCP | 13 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 17 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 10 | 8 | 2 | |||
| blue | 293 | 501 | 334 | 435 | 159 | 459 | 381 | 524 | 138 | 3224 | 306 | 130 | 339 | 358 | 199 | 139 | 378 | 438 | 484 | 2771 | 5995 |
| white | 280 | 463 | 319 | 383 | 143 | 420 | 341 | 498 | 121 | 2968 | 295 | 117 | 310 | 344 | 184 | 127 | 353 | 428 | 459 | 2617 | 5585 |
| green | 270 | 450 | 307 | 351 | 126 | 401 | 320 | 471 | 107 | 2803 | 230 | 105 | 290 | 328 | 172 | 98 | 276 | 417 | 427 | 2343 | 5146 |
| red | 255 | 372 | 293 | 332 | 112 | 380 | 304 | 447 | 74 | 2569 | 225 | 93 | 282 | 314 | 162 | 95 | 271 | 374 | 422 | 2238 | 4807 |