BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) – LSU announced it will close its golf course to the public on May 9, with the course shutting down permanently June 30.
The university gave no reason why it is shutting the course down in its initial announcement.
Sean Hanly heads to the LSU Golf Course for a daily dose of relaxation whenever he has the time. But today, Hanly discovered his “medicine” was in short supply.
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“I wish it was sticking around but I guess it’s sad to see it’s going,” Hanly said.
Course generated revenue but expenses outweighed income
According to a university spokesperson, the 18-hole course had 15,012 rounds played in fiscal year 2025, generating $554,748 in revenue. But expenses totaled $582,588.
Wear and tear are noticeable on several areas of the property. An employee said the course never quite had the funding to keep up with how heavily it was used.
LSU sophomore Nathan Hays says he’ll miss the course just down the road from where he lives and attends school.
“I love just coming out here and hitting some balls after class,” Hays said.
Golfers concerned about overcrowding at other courses
Hays says the closure could cause overcrowding at surrounding courses.
“With losing this course, it’ll definitely become way more packed. Even getting a tee time now, if it’s a Saturday or Sunday or Friday, like you don’t get it two weeks in advance that Santa Maria or Beaver, you’re probably going to have to wait longer,” Hays said. “It’s honestly just a shame to think about the potential it had and now it’s getting shut down.”
Hanly said the course meant a lot to him.
“It meant a lot to me, and you know golf is a meaningful game to a lot of people. Rest in peace LSU golf course,” Hanly said.
The following statement was released by LSU:
After a comprehensive, multi-year review, LSU will permanently close the LSU Golf Course effective June 30, 2026. The course will remain open to the public through May 9, 2026. This decision reflects the university’s ongoing evaluation of operational priorities, financial stewardship, and long-term planning needs. LSU appreciates the golf course’s longstanding role in the community and is committed to supporting employees through the transition. No final decision has been made regarding the future use of the property.
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