Stretching 7,617 yards, Koasati Pines Golf Course at Coushatta Casino Resort has established itself as the longest golf course in Louisiana. The par-72, 18-hole course in Kinder, rolls through the area’s natural wetlands among beautiful views of pine trees, live oaks, ponds, and 65 acres of lakes. Of note, Koasati, pronounced koh-uh-sah-tee, is the native language of the Coushatta Tribe.
The course opened nearly 20 years ago in 2002 and has consistently received top honors from golf course publications. Currently, Koasati Pines at Coushatta is ranked the number 18 golf course in the United States on Golf Advisor’s “Golfer’s Choice Top 50 U.S. Courses” list and holds the number one spot on GolfPass’ “Best Golf Courses in Louisiana” list. Golf Advisor is the ultimate destination for traveling golfers, who love to play, travel and learn more about how the sport of golf can be experienced around the world. A veteran staff of award-winning writers provides complementary, expert editorial content about golf travel, architecture and history. The “Golfer’s Choice” list is generated each year from authentic golfer reviews.
The course has six sets of tees, multiple approaches on three holes, and the novel 19th “gambling” hole is a favorite spot where tiebreakers and wagers can be resolved. Course designer Kevin Tucker challenged golfers with multiple approaches to several holes, but GPS enabled carts track yardage and offer course tips to help plan each shot.
Koasati Pines is part of the Audubon Golf Trail, named for naturalist John Audubon. Tour the course at coushattacasinoresort.com/golf/