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Welcome to Golfweek’s Best Casino Courses in the United States.

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This list focuses on courses owned and/or operated by casinos, with data pulled from Golfweek‘s massive database of course rankings. (Pictured atop this story is No. 5 We-Ko-Pa’s Saguaro Course, with the photo courtesy of We-Ko-Pa/Lonna Tucker.)

There was only one change in the top 10 of this list from 2019, with The Preserve in Vancleave, Mississippi, moving to No. 10 on the list, replacing Spirit Hollow in Burlington, Iowa, which slid down a spot to No. 11. There were several shuffles in the next 40 courses, including several courses new or returning to the list.

The hundreds of members of Golfweek‘s course-ratings panel continually evaluate courses and rate them based on our 10 criteria. They also file a single, overall rating on each course. Those overall ratings on each course are averaged to produce a final rating for each that is then used to compile the Golfweek’s Best course rankings.

Each course is listed with its 2019 ranking in parenthesis, an average ranking from all the Golfweek Raters who reviewed it, its location, architect(s) and the year it opened.

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Golfweek’s Best Classic CoursesGolfweek’s Best Modern CoursesGolfweek’s Best Courses You Can Play, state by stateGolfweek’s Best Campus CoursesGolfweek’s Best Private Courses, state by stateGolfweek’s Best Classic Courses in Great Britain and IrelandGolfweek’s Best Modern Courses in Great Britain and Ireland

Casino Courses 1-10

Kyoung-Hoon Lee plays the 18th hole at Shadow Creek during the PGA Tour’s CJ Cup in October in North Las Vegas, Nevada. (Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

1. (1. in 2019) Shadow Creek, 8.09

North Las Vegas, Nev.; Tom Fazio; 1990

2. (2.) Fallen Oak, 7.24

Saucier, Miss.; Tom Fazio; 2006

3. (3.) Greenbrier (Old White), 6.86

White Sulphur Springs, W.Va.; Charles Blair Macdonald, Seth Raynor, Lester George; 1914

4. (4.) French Lick Resort (Pete Dye Course), 6.74

French Lick, Ind.; Pete Dye; 2009

5. (5.) We-Ko-Pa (Saguaro), 6.68

Fort McDowell, Ariz.; Bill Coore, Ben Crenshaw; 2006

T-6. (6.) Salish Cliffs, 6.54

Shelton, Wash.; Gene Bates; 2011

T-6. (7.) The Wilderness at Fortune Bay, 6.54

Tower, Minn; Jeff Brauer; 2004

8. (8.) Barona Creek, 6.50

Lakeside, Calif.; Gary Roger Baird, Todd Eckenrode; 2001

9. (9.) Nemacolin Woodlands (Mystic Rock), 6.44

Farmington, Pa.; Pete Dye; 1995

10. (11.) The Preserve, 6.41

Vancleave, Miss.; Jerry Pate; 2005

Casino Courses 11-20

Ak-Chin Southern Dunes in Maricopa, Arizona (Courtesy of Ak-Chin Southern Dunes)

11. (10.) Spirit Hollow, 6.30

Burlington, Iowa; Rick Jacobson; 2000

12. (14.) Ak-Chin Southern Dunes, 6.27

Maricopa, Ariz.; Brian Curley, Lee Schmidt; 2002

13. (12.) Turning Stone Resort (Atunyote), 6.26

Verona, N.Y.; Tom Fazio; 2004

14. (15.) Edgewood Tahoe, 6.24

Tahoe, Nev.; George Fazio; 1968

15. (17.) Firekeeper, 6.22

Mayetta, Kan.; Jeff Brauer, Notah Begay; 2011

16. (13.) French Lick Resort (Donald Ross), 6.21

French Lick, Ind.; Donald Ross; 1917

17. (16.) We-Ko-Pa (Cholla), 6.18

Fort McDowell, Ariz.; Scott Miller; 2001

18. (19.) Yocha Dehe at Cache Creek Casino, 6.16

Brooks, Calif.; Brad Bell; 2008

19. (21.) Circling Raven, 6.06

Worley, Idaho; Gene Bates; 2003

T-20. (20.) Island Resort and Casino (Sweetgrass), 6.03

Harris, Mich.; Paul Albanese; 1976

T-20. (18.) Meadows at Mystic Lake, 6.03

Prior Lake, Minn.; Garrett Gill, Paul Miller; 2005

Casino Courses 21-30

Sandia Golf Club in Albuquerque, N.M. (Courtesy of Sandia)

22. (22.) Sandia, 6.02

Albuquerque, N.M.; Scott Miller; 2005

23. (23.) Tatanka, 5.94

Niobrara, Neb.; Paul Albanese; 2015

24. (24.) Lake of Isles (North), 5.93

North Stonington, Conn.; Rees Jones; 2005

T-25. (25.) The Greenbrier (Greenbrier), 5.88

White Sulphur Springs, W.Va.; Seth Raynor, Jack Nicklaus; 1924

T-25. (26.) Sewailo 5.88

Tucson, Ariz.; Ty Butler, Notah Begay; 2013

T-27. (29.) Turning Stone Resort (Shenendoah), 5.81

Verona, N.Y.; Rick Smith; 2000

T-27. (32.) Blue Top Ridge, 5.81

Riverside, Iowa; Rees Jones; 2007

T-29. (28.) Journey at Pechanga, 5.79

Temecula, Calif.; Arthur Hills, Steve Forrest; 2008

T-29. (37.) Eagle Falls 5.79

Indio, Calif.; Clive Clark; 2008

Casino Courses 31-40

Kalispel Golf and Country Club in Spokane, Wash. (Courtesy of Kalispel)

31. (30.) Kalispel, 5.77

Spokane, Wash.; Jim Barnes, Robert Johnstone; 1910

32. (35.) Dancing Rabbit (Oaks), 5.75

Philadelphia, Miss.; Tom Fazio, Jerry Pate; 1999

33. (27.) Belterra 5.74

Florence, Ind.; Tom Fazio; 2001

34. (36.) Apache Stronghold, 5.73

San Carlos, Ariz.; Tom Doak; 1999

T-35. (38.) Turning Stone Resort (Kaluhyat), 5.72

Verona, N.Y.; Robert Trent Jones Jr. 2003

T-35. (34.) Talking Stick (O’odham, formerly North), 5.72

Scottsdale, Ariz.; Bill Coore, Ben Crenshaw; 1998

37. (33.) Dancing Rabbit (Azaleas), 5.71

Philadelphia, Miss.; Tom Fazio, Jerry Pate; 1997

38. (39.) Sequoyah National, 5.67

Whittier, N.C.; Robert Trent Jones Jr. 2009

39. (40.) Thornberry Creek at Oneida, 5.66

Oneida, Wis.; Rick Jacobson; 2004

40. (41.) Inn of the Mountain Gods, 5.57

Mescalero, N.M.; Ted Robinson; 1976

Casino Courses 41-50

Bali Hai Golf Club in Las Vegas (Courtesy of Bali Hai)

41. (42.) The Links at Rolling Hills (formerly Sevillano Links), 5.53

Corning, Calif.; Mike Stark; 2007

42. (43.) Shell Landing, 5.52

Gautier, Miss.; Davis Love III; 2002

43. (45.) Whirlwind (Cattail), 5.48

Chandler, Ariz.; Gary Panks; 2002

44. (46.) Talking Stick (Piipaash, formerly South), 5.47

Scottsdale, Ariz.; Bill Coore, Ben Crenshaw; 1998

45. (47.) Whirlwind (Devil’s Claw), 5.46

Chandler, Ariz.; Gary Panks; 2000

46. (48.) Mohegan Sun, 5.32

Baltic, Conn.; Geoffrey S.; Cornish, Stephen Kay, Robert McNeil; 1960

47.* Contraband Bayou GC at L’Auberge, 5.30

Lake Charles, La.; Tom Fazio; 2003

48. (49.) Cherokee Hills, 5.16

Tulsa; Perry Maxwell, Tripp Davis; 1924

49.* Bali Hai, 5.14

Las Vegas; Brian Curley, Lee E. Schmidt; 2000

T-50. (50.) Windance, 5.11

Gulfport, Miss.; Mark McCumber; 1986

T-50.* The Bridges GC at Hollywood Casino, 5.11

Bay St. Louis, Miss.; Arnold Palmer, Ed Seay; 2006

*New to or rejoins the list

What Is The Best Casino In Lake Charles LA?

L’Auberge Casino Resort is the best casino in Lake Charles LA! In terms of comfort, hospitality, and fun… no other resort compares to L’Auberge!

Lavish suites and rooms offer superior accommodations to help you rest peacefully during your visit to Lake Charles.

You might choose to forgo the spa… when you see the bathroom in your lavishly appointed suite. The oversized soaker tub fills with water from the ceiling.

The resort is made up of 70,000 sq ft of sprawling casino gaming, which features 80 table games and over sixteen hundred slot machines, plus a 2,100 sq ft poker room.

What Are Some of the Property Amenities at L’Auberge Casino Resort Lake Charles?

If gambling and gaming aren’t your thing, try shopping at the high-end retailers at The Shops at L’Auberge, or visit the Contraband Bayou Golf Club, which features a championship golf course designed by architect Tom Fazio, or lounge around one of the resort’s gleaming pools.

What Food & Drink Options are Available at L’Auberge Casino Resort Lake Charles?

L’Auberge Casino Resort Lake Charles features six beautiful restaurants to cater to any dining needs you may have during your stay.

My L’Auberge all time favorite is Jack Daniel’s Bar & Grill! Head Chef Lyle Broussard designed everything about this restaurant from the ground up. American pride is evident by the hand made huge chain link American Flag hanging over the bar, the license plate map of the United States on the way, and the red, white, and blue beer bottle cap table tops. Even the blue handmade pottery serving plates were hand picked by Chef Lyle. You’ll always have a good time at the Jack Daniel’s Bar and Grill, where over 25 beers are available on tap.

Chef Lyle uses that same fine attention to detail when crafting his menu. Favorites include Chef’s spin on boudin. The boudin balls are light, filled with flavor, and irresistible. Ribs, and brisket smoked to perfection! Did you really even visit Louisiana if you didn’t eat gator bites? Chef Lyle is always whipping up something new based on flavor profiles he feels would compliment each other to make a tasty bite. Make sure to ask about Chef’s specials not on the menu. Your tastebuds will thank you and your belly will be full.

This Southern Culinary adventure at Jack Daniel’s Bar & Grill is one you don’t want to miss on your visit to L’Auberge in Lake Charles. Chef Lyle was recently named “Chefs to Watch” by Louisiana Cookin’ Magazine.

L’Auberge Lake Charles Restaurants

At Le Beaucoup Buffet, variety is the spice of life! The artisanal chefs will take you on a journey around the world all on one plate. At the Ember Grille and Wine Bar, you can sip on one of over two hundred choices of wine from the extensive cellar. Experience why Ember Grille and Wine Bar was voted the best modern steakhouse in Louisiana.

For a contemporary take on Asian cuisine, visit L’Auberge’s Asia. AtAsia, you can experience the absolute best in Asian-fusion and authentic Vietnamese cultural dishes.

Grab a snack or a cup of coffee at the Modern Pantry. PJ’s Coffee and a variety of snacks including gelato are available any time of the day to grab a bite to eat.

L’Auberge Casino Resort Lake Charles

777 Avenue L’Auberge.
Lake Charles, LA
70601

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