Beautiful 160 acre, Tif-Eagle course.

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Featured on the Golf Channel and in Golf Magazine

Our 160-acre Tif-Eagle course presents nine man-made lakes. These lakes are part of the course on 17 of the 18 holes. This true championship course plays from the professional tees at 7010 yards. It is also very golfer friendly with tee placements for the average, senior and women golfers. The front nine is played clockwise and the back nine is played counterclockwise. The clubhouse overlooks 9 and 18 greens.
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Chris Burkstaller, PGA

GENERAL MANAGER/DIRECTOR OF GOLF

Chris is originally from Mandeville, Louisiana and attended The University of Louisiana-Lafayette. Chris began his career in the golf business at Covington Country Club and a youngster and moved to the northeast part of the United States and worked at many high-profile clubs such as Ridgewood Country Club, TPC River Highlands, Wannamoisett Country Club and spent winters working at Bear Lakes Country Club in West Palm Beach, Florida. After many years in the northeast, Chris came home to take the Head Golf Professional position at Lakewood Country Club in New Orleans, Louisiana and the The University Club in Baton Rouge. Chris also spent time teaching full time at Santa Maria Golf Course in Baton Rouge. He also was Head Golf Professional at Greystone Golf and Country Club in Denham Springs and had an earlier stint at The Island before coming back last October. Chris has a passion for teaching and merchandising and is a two-time winner of the Gulf States PGA Merchandiser of the Year and is also the 2019 Gulf States PGA Youth Player Development Award Winner. Chris is the recipient of the 2022 Gulf States PGA Louisiana Chapter Professional of the Year. In his spare time Chris enjoys fishing and cooking.

2022 Gulf States Section PGA - Louisiana Chapter PGA Professional of the Year | 2019 PGA of America Youth Development Award National Finalist | 2019 Gulf States Section PGA Youth Development Award | 2017 Gulf States Section PGA Merchandiser of the Year-Public | 2016 Gulf States Section PGA Merchandiser of the Year-Public

Gioire Manguno

PGA ASSOCIATE PROFESSIONAL

Gioire Manguno is from Plaquemine, Louisiana, where his passions for golf and music grew. Known for his friendly nature, he loves creating a fun atmosphere for everyone at The Island. You can often find him on the golf course with his dad, Frank Sr. and brother Frank Jr., both long-time members of the Island Golf Course. Gioire began working at the Island Golf Course in 2019, Gioire is a dedicated and hardworking PGA associate and is currently working towards becoming a Class A PGA Professional. He enjoys teaching the game to others, with 4.5 years of experience at the Island, he looks to add many more and is committed to making the course as good as it can be, all while bringing his vibrant personality to every interaction. Giorie plays drums at the local church and enjoys pickleball and watching football.

Robbie Welborn

Golf Course Superintendent

Robbie comes to the Island after working at Beaver Creek since 2016. Before Beaver Creek he was at Copper Mill for 3 years. Robbie started his career as an Assistant Superintendent at Sherwood Forest Country Club and was there from 2001 to 2014. Robbie is married to Angie and has one son Reegan. In Robbie’s spare time he enjoys racing, shooting guns, fixing things, and watching LSU Football.

Robert Landry

Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

Robert comes to The Island after a career in IT where he earned a Technology Degree from Louisiana Tech. Robert switched gears in his career choice to the Golf Course Maintenance industry a little over 2 years ago and began his journey at Greystone Golf and Country Club in Denham Springs. Robert is currently enrolled at Penn State University earning an associate degree in Turf Management and has an end goal of being a Golf Course Superintendent in the future. Robert is very excited at the new challenge here at the Island and looks forward to working with and learning from Robbie Welborn, our Golf Course Superintendent. In his spare time, he enjoys golf and dabbles in music. Robert is single and lives in Denham Springs, LA.

GREEN FEES

Tuesday - Thursday | $55+tax, including cart
Friday - Sunday & Holidays | $65 +tax, including cart
Range Balls Small $6 | Large $12
Twilight: 2pm Winter | 3pm Summer

COURSE RULES

NO TEE SHIRTS
No Denim
No Blue Jeans
on Course or Driving Range

Course Map

Hole 1

A good starting hole. Dog leg left with a wide fairway. No bunkers. Par is a good bet on this hole. Water is on both sides of the fairway.

Hole 2

Tough driving hole with out of bounds on left and water on the right. Second shot is critical in the playing of this hole. Either lay-up to hazard or gamble to carry the water. Green is elevated, firm, and guarded by water on the left and rear.

Hole 3

A challenging par 3. The green is very undulating and challenging to putt. Proper club selection is a must to get it close to the hole.

Hole 4

Shortest par 4 on the front side with a wide fairway and large green. Birdies can be plentiful on this hole.

Hole 5

Straight away par 4 with large fairway bunker on the right. Hole plays longer than the yardage indicates. Large, undulating green.

Hole 6

Longest par 4 on the course. Wind is always a factor on this hole. Long second shot to a very large, well-bunkered, difficult green. Par is a great score.

Hole 7

A reachable par 5 with numerous bunkers and features a water area on the right side of fairway near the green. A large and fairly flat green. Birdies and eagles are not uncommon.

Hole 8

The longest and most difficult par 3. Well-bunkered on left and out of bounds on the right. Very large and difficult green.

Hole 9

A good driving hole. This long par 4 has out-of-bounds on both sides of the fairway. Water comes into play on the second shot. Very shallow and flat green.

Hole 10

One of the tightest driving holes on the golf course doesn’t get any easier if you do hit the fairway. A very small green with some interesting pin positions makes four a great start to the back nine.

Hole 11

The most difficult driving hole and par 4 on the course. Fairly wide fairway with out of bounds on left and water on the right. A very large and undulating green. Very difficult to get your ball close to the hole. A most intimidating golf hole that yields more bogeys than pars.

Hole 12

The shortest par 5. Very reachable in two shots. The ideal drive is down the left side of the fairway. Lots of bunkers to avoid while playing to the very small green.

Hole 13

The shortest par 3. This hole can be played from various angles depending on which tee you select. Large sloping green from back to front. No bunkers.

Hole 14

Another straightaway par 4. Large mounds line the right side of the fairway. Elevated green surrounded by bunkers. Water behind the green for those that hit second shot long. A good opportunity for a birdie.

Hole 15

Very picturesque. A good risk-reward hole with an undulating well guarded fairway. A driveable green, but difficult to putt. A good Par 4.

Hole 16

A straight forward par 3 featuring a large waste area on the right of the green. A very deep and fiarly flat putting surface.

Hole 17

A long and challenging par 4. The smallest green on the course. Must avoid fairway bunker on the right of the hole. Wind is always a factor on this hole. Par is a good score.

Hole 18

A good finishing hole. A hard dogleg right par 5 with water along the entire right side. Reachable in two for those who try, but big numbers are lurking nearby. Deepest green on the course, hard to judge your approach shot.

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Golf Tournaments

Choose The Island as the location of your next golf event. Whether you plan to hold a large corporate or charity event, or just a group of 12 on a golf getaway, our professional staff will coordinate an outing to meet and surpass your needs!

Chris Burkstaller
Director of Golf
chris.burkstaller@theislandgolf.com

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