The Johnny Lawrence
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re: Santa Maria and all of BREC
Posted by The Johnny Lawrence on 4/2/26 at 2:14 pm to BonesMalone
If it was in primo shape, it would be worth more than $100. For the record, I’m counting primo shape as BRCC or CCL.
A course in that condition could command far more than $100 per round, and that does not factor in that it would have no competition, because it would be far nicer than any of the other available options. You would also have to imagine it would significantly thin out the crowds, which would make a piece of play much better. People are already paying close to that and driving to Springfield or Plaquemine. I believe that’s about what the bluffs used to be, and that was more than a 45 minute drive from the center of town.
If you were looking at it from strictly a financial point of view, dumping money into Santa Maria and raising prices would probably be the best thing for that golf course, but Brec is not looking at it from that perspective. They are using tax dollars to provide a service to the community. They are not trying to have a high-end public golf course, they are trying to serve the masses and provide affordable golf.
A course in that condition could command far more than $100 per round, and that does not factor in that it would have no competition, because it would be far nicer than any of the other available options. You would also have to imagine it would significantly thin out the crowds, which would make a piece of play much better. People are already paying close to that and driving to Springfield or Plaquemine. I believe that’s about what the bluffs used to be, and that was more than a 45 minute drive from the center of town.
If you were looking at it from strictly a financial point of view, dumping money into Santa Maria and raising prices would probably be the best thing for that golf course, but Brec is not looking at it from that perspective. They are using tax dollars to provide a service to the community. They are not trying to have a high-end public golf course, they are trying to serve the masses and provide affordable golf.
re: Assault on Historic City Park Golf Course
Posted by The Johnny Lawrence on 3/24/26 at 1:27 pm to 904
Can we get a consolidated thread? All the city park and brec complaining in one single thread. Even add the LSU closing. It's like 4-5 threads on essentially the same topic.
I'm cool with the topic and I'm enjoying the discourse. Just one thread would make it easier to follow.
I'm cool with the topic and I'm enjoying the discourse. Just one thread would make it easier to follow.
re: Project Hail Mary - Discussion (Spoilers)
Posted by The Johnny Lawrence on 3/23/26 at 8:03 am to CollegeFBRules
Took my 11 year old. It was intense for her in spots, but overall, she really liked it.
re: Webb park greens
Posted by The Johnny Lawrence on 3/20/26 at 6:55 pm to jimjackandjose
I've often wondered how that would play. Could you find turf that reacted like a green with a 7i in your hand
Tempest in Glade water Tx
Posted by The Johnny Lawrence on 3/16/26 at 8:08 am
I've got to pass by there for work, is it worth a stop?
re: The Bluffs??
Posted by The Johnny Lawrence on 3/12/26 at 12:36 pm to Bawpaw
The bigger nail was the new clubhouse
re: The Bluffs??
Posted by The Johnny Lawrence on 3/11/26 at 7:08 am to rmc
You have to imagine they writing have to regrass everything. Are they cutting the grass still?
re: Help save BREC's historic 9-hole golf course in Baton Rouge's City Park!
Posted by The Johnny Lawrence on 2/21/26 at 6:47 am to zippyputt
How was that laid out?
Exterior Lighting - Down or Up
Posted by The Johnny Lawrence on 2/6/26 at 5:02 am
I want to add exterior lights to my house. I like both the ones that shine down and the ones that shine up. Which ones are considered nicer?
re: Which is better: Field of Dreams or A League of Their Own
Posted by The Johnny Lawrence on 1/30/26 at 10:36 am to madmaxvol
Wait, these were released at the same time???
re: Any recent updates on the City Park master plan situation?
Posted by The Johnny Lawrence on 1/26/26 at 12:30 pm to 904
I go back and forth. I think it is perfect the way it is, because it serves as a cheap course that's easy for beginner golfers. But I would also love to re-work the greens and make them like Metairie's greens. Go in with some template greens that could really make a somewhat short course play a lot more fun for the more experienced golfer.
re: Buc-ees coming to Gretna
Posted by The Johnny Lawrence on 1/21/26 at 5:08 pm to yaboidarrell
Gretna, Germany??
Iso basketball tickets v southern miss
Posted by The Johnny Lawrence on 12/28/25 at 10:25 am
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re: Anyone remember Gay Nate?
Posted by The Johnny Lawrence on 11/21/25 at 12:16 pm to lsupride87
Still there in 2025
I need new spotify playlists
Posted by The Johnny Lawrence on 11/2/25 at 6:23 am
I listen to music at work so I've been cycling through the same playlists for too long. What is everyone listening to?
Genre doesn't matter to me, I'm down for anything new. Just need to find something new and interesting.
Genre doesn't matter to me, I'm down for anything new. Just need to find something new and interesting.
re: Golf Course Architect - Louisiana Roots or Work
Posted by The Johnny Lawrence on 9/27/25 at 1:15 pm to QB
So many good architects, I wouldn't limit yourself to people with LA connections.
re: Frick Pelican Point
Posted by The Johnny Lawrence on 8/5/25 at 12:59 pm to DarkDrifter
I hadn't played Greystone for a year or so and was shocked by how different the course feels with all of that blown out for housing. Had the same feel when Carter cut everything back too.
I heard they were trying to raise the rates and push it towards full private. Any truth to the @ell
I heard they were trying to raise the rates and push it towards full private. Any truth to the @ell
re: Condition of Gulf Shores area courses?
Posted by The Johnny Lawrence on 7/11/25 at 9:13 am to tigercarter
Kiva was great over the 4th. Peninsula and GSGC looked good from the road.
re: Guy on Social Media Flipping a LA House from 1979
Posted by The Johnny Lawrence on 7/7/25 at 12:25 pm to Pezzo
The weird tub got me too lol
Guy on Social Media Flipping a LA House from 1979
Posted by The Johnny Lawrence on 7/7/25 at 9:30 am
This guy is flipping a 1979 house in Louisiana and documenting it on social media. It came up randomly and I've been following along for a few weeks. I enjoy content like this and since it is localish, I figured I'd share with the board.
Instagram Profile
And I know how this site works, so I'll get out in front of it... This isn't me, I swear.
Instagram Profile
And I know how this site works, so I'll get out in front of it... This isn't me, I swear.
re: Painting dormers
Posted by The Johnny Lawrence on 6/15/25 at 3:08 pm to gumbo2176
It's too steep for me to feel comfortable
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