Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Prison View Golf Course @ Louisiana State Penitentiary


17544 Tunica Trace
Tunica, Louisiana 70782 
Phone: 225-655-2978
Fax:
Website: www.prisonviewgolf.com
E-mail: wanda@prisonviewgolf.com
 
While every effort has been made to assure accuracy, we advise you to check all information with the pro shop before booking your tee-time or driving to the course.  The course information below HAS NOT been reviewed and updated by the club.

  
Golf Club Information

                                                  
 Year Built:
2004
 Course Architect:
Dr. John Ory
 
 
 General Manager:
Wanda
 Director of Golf:
Tommy Wheeler
 Head Golf Professional:
-
 Assistant Golf Professional:
-
 Golf Pro On Site:
-
 Club Historian:
None
 Caddie Master:
None
 Course Superintendent:
Tommy Wheeler
 Assistant Superintendent:
None
 Course Mascot:
None
 Classification:
Public
      If private, do you accept reciprocity?
N/A
 Guest Policy:
Open
 Playing Season:
Year Around
 Dress Code:
Proper Golf Attire Required
 Metal Spikes:
Not Permitted
 Fivesomes:
Not Permitted
 
 
 Course Record and Year:
 -
 Course Record Held by:
 -
      Posted in Club House or Pro Shop:
 -
      Location:
 -


  
The Pro Shop

                                                      
Fully Stocked Golf Pro Shop:             Limited
Golf Pro Shop Online: No
Pro Shop Hours: - to -
Tee Times Accepted: Accepted
Earliest Tee Time Available: - AM
Tee Times Taken in Advance: Yes
      Days in Advance: - Days in advance
Tee Times Taken Online: No
Additional Pro Shop Information:
All players must pass background check

  
Score Card Information

9 Hole Regulation Course (Sets of Tees and Yardage)

Tee     Yardage Rating  Slope
Par  
Tee
 3,086
36


  
Course Information

                                                                
Greens Type:                                                   Tif-dwarf Grass
Greens measured w/ stimpmeter: -
      Stimpmeter posted daily in pro shop: -
      Reading available upon request: -
Fairway Type: 419 Bermuda Grass
Tee Box Type: 419 Bermuda Grass
Average width of fairways: - to - +/- yards
Style of course: - style course
Design style: -
Signature hole: -
Number of sand hazards in play: 30 to 39 +/-
Number of water hazards in play: Yes
      How many holes: 16
Yardage measurements to center of green: -
      Yardage markers (200, 150, 100): -
      Marked in center of fairway: -
     Posts: -
      In ground indicator: -
      Marked on edge of fairway: -
      Cart path: -
      Sprinkler heads: -
Flag Definition: -
Number of rounds played annually: - +/- (Estimated)
Greens aerated schedule: -
Overseeding schedule: No overseeding schedule
Additional course information: -


  
Greens Fee

  ($ = 0 - $50, $$ = $51 - $80, $$$ = $81 - $100, $$$$ = $101 - $150, $$$$$ = $151+)
Weekday: 18 Holes $        
Weekend: 18 Holes $


  
Training Facilities and Services:

Membership Types and included services: Contact the pro shop                              
Golf Carts (Gas or Electric): - golf carts
Golf Fees Included cart rental Fees Included in greens fee
Pull cart rentals: -
Walking the course: -
GPS equipped carts: No
Skycaddie compatible: -
Caddies available: No
Fore-caddies available: No
Yardage books available: No
Driving Range: Yes
      Grass practice area: -
      Synthetic practice area: -
Putting green: Yes
Chipping green: Yes
Sand trap practice area: Yes
On-site teaching facilities: -
Club fitting: -
Club repair: -
Rental clubs available:  
      Right handed clubs: -
      Left handed clubs: -
Locker room for members:  
      Men's locker room: -
      Women's locker room: -
Locker room for guests: -
      Fee: -


  
Brief Description of the Golf Course and/or Club

Prison View Golf Course is located on the grounds of Louisiana State Penitentiary, Angola, LA, and is operated by the Louisiana State Penitentiary Employee Recreation Committee.
 
Prison View offers players a challenging round of golf, practice facility and Clubhouse. Number 1 tee box is elevated approximately 75 yards into the Tunica Hills, offering a spectacular view of Louisiana’s only maximum security prison.
 
 
 

  
History of the Golf Facility:

 
Information not available at this time.
 

  
Golf Digest Course Rankings:

 
 
America's 100 Greatest Golf Courses: N/A                                                          
America's 100 Greatest Public Golf Courses: N/A                                                         
Best in State, Louisiana: N/A


  
Past and Future Golf Tournaments held at Club:

 
                                                                   
                                                                     
Non-Club Competitions:
N/A
Local Golf Tournaments:
N/A
Regional Golf Tournaments:
N/A
State Golf Tournaments:
N/A
USGA Golf Tournaments:
N/A
PGA Pro or Amateur Events: 
N/A
 


  
Prestigious Awards:

Information not available at this time.
 

  
Dining Facilities

                                                                 
Restaurant:                                                    -
      Serving breakfast: -
      Serving lunch: Yes
      Serving dinner: -
      Hours: -
      Open all year: -
      Closed any days: -
Bar (Full service bar located on premises): No
Snack bar on course: No
      Location: N/A
Refreshment cart: -
      Liquor served: -
Additional Information: -

  
Additional Information:

                                                                      
 
Course nickname: -
Do any hole(s) have a nickname: -
Golf community: No (Maximum State Security Prison)
Homes on the course: No, Maximum State Security Prison
Credit cards accepted: -
      Types: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover
Discount packages available: -
Senior / Junior discounts available:      - / -
Women friendly: No
Women's league No
Junior Friendly: No
Junior teaching program: No
Additional on-site facilities: Maximum State Security Prison
Additional off-site facilities: No
Home course for  
      High School team: No
      College team: No
      Which schools: N/A
      Practice days and times: N/A
Zagat rated: No


  
Directions:

The Louisiana State Penitentiary is located at the end of Highway 66, approximately twenty-two miles northwest of the town of St. Francisville, Louisiana (Highway 61).
 
From St. Francisville: Travel north on Highway 61 for approximately two miles. Shortly after passing the West Feliciana High School (appearing on your right), turn left onto Highway 66 using the turning lane provided. The twenty mile long highway ends at the penitentiary's front gate.
 
From Baton Rouge: Follow I-110 (Martin Luther King Highway) to Highway 61 North (look for exit sign to Natchez/St. Francisville); this is a turn to the right. Travel approximately twenty-one miles to St. Francisville, and then follow the directions given above from St. Francisville.
 
From New Orleans: Take I-10 to Baton Rouge. At exit 155-B, turn right onto ramp towards I-110/Business District/Metro Airport. I-110 ends at US Highway 61. Turn right (North) onto US Highway 61. Travel approximately twenty-six miles to Highway 66. Turn left on Highway 66. Highway 66 ends at the gates of Louisiana State Penitentiary.
 

  
Course Review / Comments

Prison View Golf Course is located on the grounds of Louisiana State Penitentiary; therefore, all guests must provide personal information (date of birth, drivers license number, social security number, etc.) for complete background check before play. (48 hours in advance)
 
No tee times will be scheduled prior to completed background check.
 
Convicted felons and individuals listed on any inmates visiting list will not be allowed access.
 
All golfers must present valid, state issued identification upon arrival.
 
Play may be suspended at any time, due to institutional need or at the Warden's discretion.
 
Tee times may be cancelled without notice.
 
Absolutely NO firearms, drugs, alcohol or other contraband items (such as, but not limited to, cameras, knives, etc.) are allowed on the premises. 
 
Persons entering Louisiana State Penitentiary must consent to a search of their vehicle, belongings and/or person at any time, while on institutional grounds.

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