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Southern Oaks Country Club sits in Abbeville, the seat of Vermilion Parish and one of the more distinctly Cajun corners of south Louisiana. The surrounding flatlands stretch toward the Gulf Coast marshes, and the area carries the particular character of the Teche country — crawfish farms, rice fields, and a cultural identity that runs deep. Golf in this part of Louisiana tends to be unhurried and community-centered, and a private or semi-private club in a town this size typically serves as a genuine social anchor for local families and business connections alike.
The flat coastal prairie terrain means elevation change is essentially absent, so course design here relies on water features, bunkering, and strategic bends to create interest. At par 71, the layout likely leans on a par-70 or mixed par setup — perhaps a shorter or tighter hole traded for a longer challenge elsewhere — giving it a slightly unconventional rhythm compared to a standard par-72 layout.
Abbeville's climate means year-round playability, with warm, humid summers and mild winters that rarely shut the course down for long. Conditions after Gulf weather systems can be soft, but the trade-off is lush turf and a green season that runs nearly 12 months.
| Tee | Yards | Rating | Slope | Par |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue · men | 5,995 | 69.5 | 117 | 71 |
| Blue · women | 5,995 | 74.9 | 130 | 71 |
| White · men | 5,585 | 67.7 | 109 | 71 |
| White · women | 5,585 | 72.7 | 124 | 71 |
| Green · men | 5,146 | 65.4 | 106 | 71 |
| Green · women | 5,146 | 70.6 | 116 | 71 |
| Red · men | 4,807 | 63.8 | 106 | 71 |
| Red · women | 4,807 | 68.5 | 109 | 71 |
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