Host of the 2020 National Hickory Championship and one of only 20 golf courses on the National Register of Historic Places, City Park Golf Course was one of the final courses designed by Scottish-born Tom Bendelow, known by many as the “Johnny Appleseed of American golf” for his prolific creation of courses around the country.

Stan Spring, assisted by the members of the Society of Hickory Golfers at City Park and the Friends of City Park, organized the very successful Tom Bendelow Classic which was a Hickory Golf tournament held at the City Park Golf Course 10/30/21. Golfers representing Florida, Texas, Mississippi and Louisiana participated.

Via the National Links Trust

Built in 1926 and designed by Tom Bendelow, City Park Golf Course is one of 20 courses in the country to be placed on the national register of historic places as the community’s first municipal golf course. This 40 acre, nine-hole course is notable for its natural beauty, mature trees, lake vistas, small bayou, and elevated terrain that varies by as much as 25 feet.

After renovations in 2007, Historic City Park Golf Course now features four par-3 holes and five par-4 holes. A quaint Pro Shop within the Clubhouse that also houses the Baton Rouge Art Gallery, is available to provide you with service and golf supplies.

This course is ideal for a quick round of golf or league play. It’s a different-than-usual venue for south Louisiana, featuring stately oak trees and well defined elevations and hills.

Via Recreation and Park Commission for the Parish of East Baton Rouge (BREC)