2016 Official Golf Guide

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Mississippi

GOLF & MUSIC TRAIL ITINERARIES

HILLS REGION DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY 4 DAY 5

Play North Creek Golf Club in Southaven; Stay in Olive Branch Play Cherokee Valley and Plantation Golf Club in Olive Branch; Stay in Olive Branch Visit Elvis’ Birthplace in Tupelo; Play Kirkwood National Golf Club in Holly Springs; Stay in the Cottages at Kirkwood National in Holly Springs Play Mallard Pointe at John W. Kyle State Park in Sardis; Stay in Grenada Play The Dogwoods at Hugh White State Park in Grenada

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Play River Bend Links Golf Course in Tunica; Stay in choice of Tunica Resorts casino hotels Travel south to Clarksdale and tour the Mississippi Blues Museum and enjoy the southern fare and sounds at Morgan Freeman’s Ground Zero Blues Club; Stay in choice of Tunica Resorts casino hotels Play Tunica National in Tunica; Visit the Blues and Legends Hall of Fame Museum and enjoy a show at Bluesville Showcase Night Club at Horseshoe Casino; Stay in choice of Tunica Resorts casino hotels

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Play Clear Creek in Vicksburg; Listen to live blues or jazz at LD’s in Vicksburg; Stay in one of the antebellum homes turned B&B or a casino hotel in Vicksburg Travel the Blues Highway (Hwy. 61) south to Natchez, stopping at various Blues Trail markers along the way; Play Duncan Park Golf in Natchez; Enjoy the Isle of Capri riverboat casino; Stay in choice of a local hotel or a historic home in Natchez Play Beau Pré Golf Club in Natchez; Stay in choice of a local hotel or a historic home in Natchez Play Quail Hollow at Percy Quin State Park in McComb

PINES REGION DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY 4

Play Old Waverly in West Point; Stay in the golf villas at Old Waverly in West Point Play Mississippi State University Golf Course in Starkville; Travel south and stop at various Blues Trail markers along the way; Stay at Pearl River Resort in Choctaw Play The Oaks at Dancing Rabbit; Stay at Pearl River Resort in Choctaw Play The Azaleas at Dancing Rabbit; Venture south to Meridian to check out the first marker on the Mississippi Country Music Trail for the “Father of Country Music,” Jimmie Rodgers

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Play The Oaks in Pass Christian; Stay in choice of local hotel or a casino resort hotel Play The Preserve in Biloxi and Shell Landing in Gautier; Visit Hard Rock Hotel & Casino to view the musical memorabilia throughout; Stay in choice of local hotel or a casino resort hotel Play The Bridges at Hollywood Casino in Bay St. Louis and Diamondhead Country Club in Diamondhead; Check out the live musical entertainment at the casinos; Stay in choice of local hotel or a casino resort hotel Play Fallen Oak Golf Club in Biloxi; Stay at Beau Rivage Resort and Casino (overnight stay at Beau Rivage is required to play Fallen Oak) Travel north to visit Blues Trail markers for the Roots of Rock ’n’ Roll and the Hi Hat Club in Hattiesburg; Play Timberton Golf Club in Hattiesburg These are some suggested golf vacation itineraries in each region of the state. For more information, check out golf package rates and specials at visitmississippi.org.

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Welcome to Mississippi

Welcome to one of the nation’s best golf destinations! We hope you’ll stay awhile.

Governor Phil Bryant and First Lady Deborah Bryant

This official guide to golf in our state serves as an outline to our golfer’s paradise; inside its pages you will find information on our 140 plus courses, weather, road trip and lodging suggestions. Go ahead and set high expectations for your next Mississippi golf trip – I know we will exceed them. There is a course for everyone in Mississippi. The variety is outstanding, and the temperate climate is perfect for year-round play. When you plan your trip, we encourage you to save a little time for other activities – you don’t want to miss our one-of-a-kind dining, shopping, historical attractions, spas, music and other entertainment. We want you to have the whole Mississippi experience. We look forward to seeing you very soon on one of our world-class golf courses. While you are here, make plans to experience everything Mississippi has to offer. You will be glad you did, and we are honored you have chosen Mississippi for your next round of golf. Sincerely,

Governor Phil Bryant

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Table of CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

COVER PHOTOS

Mississippi Golf & Music Trail Itineraries ........2 Mississippi Regional Map .............................5 Golf Mississippi ...........................................6 Notable Golf Tournaments & Events ..............7 Golfers’ Picks – Entertainment & Dining .........8 Hills Region ...............................................10 Hills Region Golf Course Listings .................14 Hills Region Golf Packages .........................16 Golfers’ Picks in the Hills Region .................17 Delta Region ..............................................18 Delta Region Golf Course Listings ...............20 Delta Region Golf Packages ........................21 Golfers’ Picks in the Delta Region ...............21 Capital/River Region ..................................22 Capital/River Region Golf Course Listings ....24 Capital/River Region Golf Packages .............26 Golfers’ Picks in the Capital/River Region ....27 Pines Region .............................................28 Pines Region Golf Course Listings ...............30 Pines Region Golf Packages ........................31 Golfers’ Picks in the Pines ..........................32 Coastal Region ..........................................34 Coastal Region Golf Course Listings ............40 Coastal Region Golf Packages .....................44 Golfers’ Picks in the Coastal Region ............46

Main: Shell Landing in Gautier; Inset Left: Dancing Rabbit at Pearl River Resort in Choctaw; Inset Right: Fallen Oak at Beau Rivage Resort & Casino in Biloxi

Golf Mississippi is the official golf travel guide of Visit Mississippi, the newly-renamed Tourism Division of the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA). It is published and distributed by Crossroads Marketing, Inc., (404) 888-9314. Photos are courtesy of the respective golf courses, destination marketing organizations and MDA. Information is gathered carefully to provide accurate data, however, neither the publisher nor MDA assumes responsibility for accuracy. The cover and content of this publication are protected by copyright and cannot be reproduced without consent, 2016. All rights reserved. 65M.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION Visit Mississippi Post Office Box 849 Jackson, Mississippi 39205-0849 Phone: 1-866-801-8551 • (601) 359-3297 [email protected] visitmississippi.org Canadian Office of Visit Mississippi 31 Donald Avenue Village of Nottawa, Ontario Canada LOM 1PO Telephone: (705) 444-7300 or (US & Canada): 1-888-669-7662 [email protected] European Office of Visit Mississippi Lofthouse Enterprises Park Street Hitchin Herts SG4 9AH England Telephone: 44-1462-440787 Fax: 44-1462-440766 [email protected] German Office of Visit Mississippi Horstheider Weg 106a 33613 Bielefeld Germany Telephone: 49-521-986-0420 Fax: 49-521-986-0411 [email protected]

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Golf

MISSISSIPPI

Mississippi strikes an intriguing balance for today’s golfer—with first class courses that are both technically challenging and fun to play, yet also affordable and easily accessible. As avid golfers strive to find more value-laden trips, Mississippi golf continues to climb the list of those searching for quality and fun on the links. Fun times off the course are also a specialty in Mississippi. Casino resorts, sprinkled throughout the state, provide high energy entertainment; music trails boast of the state’s musical heritage; many waterways provide boating and fishing opportunities; and restaurants serve up a variety of experiences, from fine-dining to family style meals. With a temperate climate that offers near perfect golf weather year round, Mississippi can accommodate the needs and budgets of all kinds of golf groups. Over 140 courses dot the landscape of the Magnolia State and come designed by some of the most prominent names in golf—Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Jerry Pate, Tom Fazio, Davis Love III and Bob Cupp, just to name a few. This ensures that Mississippi offers something for the casual player and professional alike. And in fact, Mississippi hosts two professional events - the PGA TOUR’s Sanderson Farms Championship at the Country Club of Jackson each fall and the Champions Tour’s Mississippi Gulf Resort Classic at the Beau Rivage’s Fallen Oak in Biloxi each spring. Plus amateur golfers get the royal treatment at highly organized Golf & Blues Events. The dates and locations can be found on visitmississippi.org.

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A NOTE ABOUT THE REGIONS... Five distinct regions offer Mississippi golf courses designed to fit the natural lay of the land. They are the Delta Region, birthplace of the Blues and comprised of wide-open flatlands; the Hills Region, featuring gently rolling landscapes; the Capital/River Region with its winding waterways and rich history; the Pines Region in the Central-East part of the state and blanketed with quiet forests; and the Coastal Region, boasting the Gulf of Mexico’s sparkling water and beaches. Each region is color-coded within the pages of this guide for ease of use. A NOTE ABOUT THE LISTINGS... All public, semi-private, military, resort and private golf courses are listed within their respective regions. Lodging and golf package listings are from participating properties. They are just a small sampling of all the great golf vacations in Mississippi. All published rates and packages in this guide are subject to change, may vary and restrictions may apply. Call each property for the most current information. The “Golfers’ Picks” sections provide a small sample of dining, entertainment and non-golfing options by region. We invite visiting golfers to email us their favorites to be included next year at [email protected]. Mississippi is one of the nation’s best golf destinations.

NOTABLE GOLF TOURNAMENTS & EVENTS MISSISSIPPI GULF RESORT CLASSIC, MARCH 28 - APRIL 3, 2016 PGA TOUR’s Champions Tour at Beau Rivage Resort & Casino’s Fallen Oak, Biloxi 2016MGRC.com MISSISSIPPI GOLF & BLUES EVENT - OCTOBER 2016 Book your package early for fun golf and blues entertainment visitmississippi.org SANDERSON FARMS CHAMPIONSHIP, FALL 2016 PGA TOUR at The Country Club of Jackson sandersonfarmschampionship.com

Mississippi Gulf Resort Classic at Fallen Oak, Biloxi 2015 Champion, David Frost

Mississippi Gulf Resort Classic at Fallen Oak, Biloxi

2014 Champion, Nick Taylor

Sanderson Farms Championship at The Country Club of Jackson

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Golfers’ Picks Entertainment/Dining

Courtesy of Beau Rivage Resort & Casino

Join the thousands of golfers who accept the challenge of more than 140 incredible courses in Mississippi, many with exciting layouts designed by the game’s legends. Take advantage of the uncrowded atmosphere, affordable packages, and superb accommodations. Enjoy the spectacular scenery. And be sure to live the local life after the 18th hole… from world-class casinos and fine dining to historic inns and good old Southern cooking… from music’s roots and live entertainment to museums and charter fishing or boating. It’s all in Mississippi for your enjoyment. As the “Birthplace of America’s Music,” Mississippi’s musical landscape is much like the golf scene. It’s exciting and varied and reflects regional influences. The creation of the Mississippi Blues Trail a few years ago began the story and with the addition of the Country Music Trail the picture is becoming clearer. Mississippi has been instrumental in, not only the birth, but also the growth and popularity of musical genres such as blues, country and, of course, rock ’n’ roll, thanks to its most famous musical son, Elvis Presley.

And these musical styles are truly American-made. The song lyrics boast of our history and the beats and rhythms reflect our diverse heritage. Live music can be sampled almost every night of the week at a variety of locations throughout the state, such as Underground 119 in Jackson, Ground Zero Blues Club in Clarksdale, Proud Larry’s in Oxford, and Hard Rock Casino in Biloxi. As one of the largest casino destinations in the country, Mississippi offers gaming excitement throughout the state. Celebrity entertainers, gourmet dining, luxury accommodations and spas turn Mississippi's casino resorts into memorable, fun-filled vacations, conventions and reunions. With easy access to golf courses, waterways and shopping, you can check into a single casino hotel and enjoy a diverse and fun-filled getaway. Beyond the music and entertainment in Mississippi, there’s the food. The state’s cuisine defies categorization. And, in some cases, it defies imagination. From

Live music can be sampled almost every night of the week at a variety of locations throughout the state. 8

catfish to Comeback sauce, from tamales to traditional Southern sweets, from shrimp to slugburgers to sweet potatoes, Mississippi's culinary heritage has food to please every palate. The Magnolia State is home to James Beard award-winning chefs and noted national food writers, as well as some of the best home cooks and outof-the way diners to be found anywhere. With so many dining options in Mississippi, we asked golfers who have visited and enjoyed our delicious food and nighly entertainment to share their favorite restaurants to steer you in the right direction. Their choices are listed within each region in the Golfers’ Picks section, along with a list of all of the casinos, which also boast a varied and amazing selection of restaurants, headliner entertainment, and everyone’s favorite gaming options. Food and entertainment are a big part of the draw to Mississippi. And although visitors may initially come for the great golf, they come back for the taste of our Southern cuisine, the glamour of our world-class casinos, and the intrigue of our deep, musical roots. Well, that and to play another round, of course.

The Magnolia State is home to James Beard award-winning chefs and noted national food writers, as well as some of the best home cooks and out-of-the way diners to be found anywhere.

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Hills

REGION

The Ole Miss Golf Course, Oxford

The foothills of the Appalachians reach into the northeast corner of Mississippi and create the highest elevations in the state in the Hills Region. The rolling countryside creates on-course challenges and the beautiful vistas provide a scenic backdrop, making the golf courses in the region as unique as the topography. The area is also singular in its contribution to the explosive growth of rock ’n’ roll as a musical genre, being the home of Mississippi’s most famous musical legend, Elvis Presley. For your dining entertainment, choose delicious barbecue at Coleman’s in Hernando, meat and three at Orleans Bistro in Grenada or the state’s best fried catfish at Taylor Grocery in Oxford. Your experience will always come with a serving of good ol’ Southern hospitality.

The most northern of Mississippi counties, DeSoto County boasts four championship golf courses, which packaged together with local hotels create an affordable golf vacation with lots of variety. The city of Olive Branch is the home to three of these courses, beginning with Cherokee Valley. The course features wide fairways and large Champion Bermuda greens, but it’s the 11 lakes and 78 bunkers which provide the intimidation factor. Plantation Golf Club, located nearby, also features friendly, open fairways and oversized Champion Bermuda greens, but again strategically placed mounds and lots of water make for a challenging tract. Wedgewood Golf Club is an 18-hole championship layout situated on rolling, scenic terrain and featuring demanding water hazards on ten holes. Rounding out the DeSoto County golf selections is North Creek Golf Club in Southaven. Grassy mounds, large undulating greens, and strategic dogleg fairways create a real test, but the most

Mallard Pointe at John W. Kyle State Park, Sardis

This region’s rolling countryside creates on-course challenges and the beautiful vistas provide a scenic backdrop. 10

The Dogwoods at Hugh White State Park, Grenada

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unique feature of the course is the White State Park is located just off signature double green for holes 13 Interstate 55 in Grenada. When the course and 15, with a cart path tunnel opened, it was named the 5th “best new running underneath. affordable course” in the country by Golf A short distance Digest. And it’s ranked southeast of DeSoto in the top ten of Golf County is the Digest’s “Best in challenging Kirkwood State.” The signature National Golf Club. hole here is the par-5, This beautiful course 9th hole. Perched displays dramatic high above the fairway changes in elevation and with an incredible and wooded valleys, view of Grenada Lake, with numerous creeks the tee shot is as and lakes running beautiful as it is throughout. Lush intimidating. Cabins Bermuda fairways and at the park, plus area rough line each heavily hotels, make Grenada wooded hole, and a perfect place to stay North Creek Golf Course, Southaven © Michael Klemme gorgeous Champion and play. Bermuda greens await The Ole Miss Golf your approach. Fully furnished, four Course in Oxford has an exciting 7,000 bedroom cottages are available at yard layout and features state-of-the-art Kirkwood, offering first class practice facilities. The new fairway accommodations on the golf course. bunkers, greens, and collection areas Located in scenic John W. Kyle State make the already challenging course into a Park in Sardis, a bit south of DeSoto great modern golf course for golfers of all County just off Interstate 55, is Mallard skill levels to enjoy. Pointe. Designed by renowned architect The Hills Region of Mississippi boasts Bob Cupp, the course offers lots of drama, some of the states most scenic and like elevated tee shots to narrow fairways. challenging layouts. It’s also a great value Pinpoint precision is required to reach destination for groups. The moderate many of the well-protected greens. Golf climate, the many top-quality golf courses, packages are available in fully furnished and its close proximity to the Midwest golf villas located next to the golf course. make the Hills Region one of Mississippi’s The Dogwoods Golf Course at Hugh most popular golfing destinations.

In the Hills Region, you’ll discover fine dining in a college town, a variety of dining choices in the larger cities and down-home cooking throughout. Plus your meal will always come with a serving of good ol’ Southern hospitality. 12

HILLS REGION GOLF COURSES CITY / GOLF COURSE

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BATESVILLE (662) 563-9935

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(662) 840-3277 tupelocountryclub.org

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6,818 72.4 127 72 $$$

(662) 728-6812 boonevillecountryclub.com

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(662) 983-9632

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Shiloh Ridge Athletic Club 3303 Shiloh Ridge Rd., 38834

(662) 286-8000

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Whispering Pines Golf Club 140 County Rd. 617, 38834

(662) 286-6151

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(662) 534-3239, Ext. 1 oakscc.com

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3,294 72.9 119 36

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Cherokee Valley Golf Club 6635 Crumpler Blvd., 38654

(662) 893-4444, Ext. 1 olivebranchgolf.com

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6,761 72.5 128 72

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Olive Branch Country Club 7558 Germantown Rd., 38654

(662) 895-1555

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6,496 71.2 122 71

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Plantation Golf Club 9425 Plantation Rd., 38654

(662) 895-3530 plantationgolfer.com

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6,773 72.0 122 72

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Wedgewood Golf Course 5206 Tournament Dr., 38654

(662) 895-7490 wwncgolf.com

SP

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6,863 73.2 131 72

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7,028 74.4 138 72 $$$

Panola Country Club 225 Country Club Rd., 38606 BELDEN Tupelo Country Club 4462 Winged Foot Rd., 38826 BOONEVILLE Booneville Golf & Country Club 67 County Rd. 5001, 38829 BRUCE Yoda Creek Golf Club 70 County Rd. 259, 38915 CORINTH

GRENADA The Dogwoods at Hugh White State Park (662) 226-4123 2424 Hugh White State Park Rd., 38901 thedogwoodsgolf.com Perry Creek Golf & Racquet Club 2213 Country Club Rd., 38901

(662) 226-8839 perrycreekgolf.com

HERNANDO The Hills at Hernando Country Club 1000 Bradley Dr., 38632

(662) 429-0317 hernandohillscc.com

HOLLY SPRINGS Kirkwood National Golf Club 277 Palmer Ln., 38635

(662) 252-4888 kirkwoodgolf.com

NEW ALBANY Oaks Country Club 1012 Country Club Rd., 38652 OLIVE BRANCH

OXFORD The Country Club of Oxford 300 Fazio Dr., 38655

(662) 234-2866 countryclubofoxford.com

The Ole Miss Golf Course 147 Golf Club Dr., 38655

(662) 234-4816 theolemissgolfcourse.com

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(662) 489-1962 pontotoccc.com

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PONTOTOC Pontotoc Country Club 333 Fairway Dr., 38863

Golf courses are listed alphabetically by city. Course Statistics are from the back tees. YDG = Yardage; RTG = Rating; SLP = Slope. Course Type: PU = Public, SP = Semi-Private, M = Military, R = Resort, P = Private Fees: $ = Under $25, $$ = $25-$49, $$$ = $50-$74, $$$$ = $75 Plus. Fees include green fees and cart.

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Nestled between Hugh White State Park and the Grenada Lake, the Dogwoods Golf Course offers a quality golfing experience. From the natural beauty and design of the course to the affordability of the experience; The Dogwoods Golf Course has a little bit of it all. Ranked #8 on Golf Digests 2013-2014 Mississippi Best in State Listing www.thedogwoodsgolf.com/page81.html#top The Dogwoods Golf Course 2424 Hugh White State Park Road • Grenada, MS 38901 662-226-4123 • www.thedogwoodsgolf.com The Grenada Tourism Commission 95 SW Frontage Road • Grenada, MS 38901 662-226-2060 • www.visitgrenadams.com [email protected]

Located in the exciting college town of Oxford, just a couple of of miles from thethe University of of Mississippi, a couple miles from University MissisThe Ole provides enjoyment and sippi, TheMiss Ole Golf MissCourse Golf Course provides enjoyment challenge forfor golfers of of allall ability levels. and challenge golfers ability levels. Shop and book tee times online. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Daily fee and membership rates available.

147 147 Golf Golf Club Club Drive, Drive, Oxford, Oxford, MS MS 38655 38655 662-234-4816 662-234-4816 •• www.theolemissgolfcourse.com www.theolemissgolfcourse.com 15

HILLS REGION GOLF COURSES CITY / GOLF COURSE

PHONE / WEBSITE

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RIPLEY (662) 837-7863

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(662) 869-2166

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6,669 72.6 128 72

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7,004 73.8 131 72

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6,511 72.0 127 72

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(662) 280-4653, Ext. 1 wwncgolf.com

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6,433 71.2 125 72

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Bel Air Golf Course 2107 Country Club Rd., 38804

(662) 841-6446

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Big Oaks Golf Club 3481 Big Oaks Blvd., Saltillo, 38866

(662) 844-8002 bigoaksgolfcourse.com

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Pine Hill Golf & Country Club 652 East Walnut St., 38663

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SALTILLO The Natchez Trace Golf Club 978-A County Rd. 681, 38866 SARDIS Mallard Pointe at John W. Kyle State Park (662) 487-2400 3037 State Park Rd., 38666 mpgolfcourse.com SENATOBIA Back Acres Country Club 1013 Country Club Dr., 38668

(662) 562-9838

SOUTHAVEN North Creek Golf Course 8770 North Creek Blvd., 38671 TUPELO -

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Golf courses are listed alphabetically by city. Course Statistics are from the back tees. YDG = Yardage; RTG = Rating; SLP = Slope. Course Type: PU = Public, SP = Semi-Private, M = Military, R = Resort, P = Private Fees: $ = Under $25, $$ = $25-$49, $$$ = $50-$74, $$$$ = $75 Plus. Fees include green fees and cart.

HILLS REGION GOLF PACKAGES CITY/LODGING

GOLF PACKAGES

GRENADA

95 SW Frontage Rd. Grenada, MS 38901 (662) 226-2060 www.visitgrenadams.com [email protected]

Enjoy the great outdoors like never before when you visit beautiful Grenada Lake, the largest body of water in Mississippi. Grenada Lake is the perfect spot for a weekend getaway, for a hunting or fishing trip or a great value golf package. The Dogwoods Golf Course at Hugh White State Park takes full advantage of the natural beauty surrounding Grenada Lake. The 18-hole golf course was carved out of the forest with only necessary clearing. The hilly layout demands sharp skills and accurate ball-striking. Hugh White State Park also offers cabins, a campground, and other facilities, such as a lodge and a pool.

HOLLY SPRINGS Kirkwood National Golf Club & Cottages 277 Palmer Ln. Holly Springs, MS 38635 (662) 252-4888 1-800-461-GOLF (4653) [email protected] kirkwoodgolf.com

Packages include accommodations plus 18-hole green fees and cart at Kirkwood National; at courses in Oxford, Olive Branch, and Tunica; or at our sister property, Mallard Pointe. The on-site Cottages at Kirkwood provide a perfect home base to “stay and play” in north Mississippi. Package prices start at $115 per player or a package can be customized for you. The Cottages at Kirkwood consist of four private rooms that open onto a spacious common living area.

SARDIS Mallard Pointe Golf Course & Villas 3037 State Park Rd. Sardis, MS 38666 (662) 487-2400 1-888-833-6477 mpgolfcourse.com [email protected] 16

Mallard Pointe Golf Course at John W. Kyle State Park offers two villas located on the course. Packages include accommodations plus 18-hole green fees and cart at Mallard Pointe or at our sister property, Kirkwood National and start at $115 per person. Each villa consists of four bedrooms, four bathrooms and a common room, equipped with full kitchen facilities, dining table and large television.

GOLFERS’ PICKS IN THE HILLS REGION

DESOTO COUNTY (Olive Branch, Hernando, Southaven) (662) 393-8770

SODESOTO.COM

Restaurants Coleman’s BBQ No. 43 (Hernando) (662) 429-9851 Is not only home to lip-smackin’ barbecue, but one of the best good ol’ country breakfasts in the area! The Mesquite Chop House (Southaven) (662) 890-2467 mesquitechophouse.com Offers specially prepared steak, seafood and fowl in an upscale fine dining setting. The menu offers an extensive wine list and specialty beers from around the world. Velvet Cream (Hernando) (662) 429-6540 “The Dippity Doo,” known now as “The Dip” to the locals, opened in 1947. It is famous for the soft-serve custard ice cream and milkshakes, hamburgers and Southern fried sides. GRENADA

(662) 226-2571

VISITGRENADAMS.COM

Restaurants Jake ‘n Rips (662) 227-9955 Try real Mississippi barbecue, fried catfish or the popular steak. It’s well worth the stop! Orleans Bistro (662) 294-8880 orleansbistro.net Provides the best Southern comfort food to feed the soul after a golf game! OXFORD

(662) 232-2367

OXFORDCVB.COM

Restaurants Ajax Diner (662) 232-8880 ajaxdiner.net Located on the square, this restaurant’s food is so great that it was featured in Bon Appétit. There are plenty of down-home specialties that golfers will enjoy! City Grocery (662) 232-8080 citygroceryonline.com A favorite spot on the Square, make sure you have reservations – you won’t be disappointed! It has an extensive wine list and has built its reputation on eclectic New Southern Cuisine. Proud Larry’s (662) 236-0050 proudlarrys.com A golfer’s pick for hand-tossed pizza and live music, this hometown bar and restaurant is a favorite of students and locals as well. Taylor Grocery & Restaurant (662) 236-1716 taylorgrocery.com Located in Taylor, a tiny town just outside Oxford, this restaurant serves the best catfish in the state (and that’s saying something). Enjoy live music while you wait for your table on the front porch of this old general store. TUPELO

(662) 841-6521

TUPELO.NET

Restaurants Blue Canoe (662) 269-2642 bluecanoetupelo.com After a day on the golf course, enjoy delicious food and choose from more than 35 beers on tap. Browse the website for information on live musical entertainment. Johnnie’s Drive-In (662) 842-6748 People from all over the world visit here because they want to sit in the booth where Elvis sat and have their picture taken. It’s here that Elvis spent time with friends while enjoying a cheeseburger and an RC Cola. Neon Pig Café (662) 269-2533 theneonpig.com Home of the famous custom ground burgers - Smash and Bash. Smash is a combination of aged filet, sirloin, ribeye, New York strip, and Benton’s bacon. It’s a rough grind with a smoky flavor. Bash is an aged brisket and short rib fine grind, which makes it lean and really clean. Romie’s Grocery (662) 842-8986 romies.net Enjoy great Southern food in a casual, relaxed atmosphere! Patio dining and dinner specials every weekend! Check out their live music on Friday and Saturday nights! 17

Delta REGION

Tunica National Golf & Tennis, Tunica Resorts

The Mississippi Delta Region is remarkably flat and contains some of the most fertile soil in the world, as evidenced by the verdant green fairways of its exciting golf courses. It was also fertile ground for the cultivation of America’s only indigenous art form, as the “Birthplace of the Blues.” And although most of the golf and high-energy entertainment is centered around Tunica, just south is the state’s blues mecca in the small town of Clarksdale. It’s the home of the historic Delta Blues Museum, Morgan Freeman’s famous Ground Zero Blues Club and many Mississippi Blues Trail markers. A new wave of entertainment has transformed the Tunica area into one of the top entertainment venues in the country. The glitz and glitter of casino gaming has given a new generation of

music lovers yet another reason to visit. Tunica’s eight casinos offer a vast assortment of gaming options including over 300 table games and more than 12,000 slots. If all that wasn’t enough, two truly top-notch golf courses in Tunica add yet another reason to pack your bags and head to The Delta region of Mississippi. They are Tunica National, a Mark McCumber design, featuring rolling terrain, wide fairways, generous greens and unspoiled natural surroundings, and River Bend Links, Clyde Johnston’s self described “field of dunes.” The Mississippi Delta is small river towns, juke joints, exciting casino gaming, championship golf and unmatched Southern hospitality, all at a great value and an easy drive from Southern and Midwestern states.

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River Bend Links Golf Course, Tunica Resorts

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DELTA REGION GOLF COURSES CITY / GOLF COURSE

PHONE / WEBSITE

TYPE HOLES YDG RTG SLP PAR FEE

BENTON (662) 673-9881

P

9

3,190 35.1 114 36

$$

Clarksdale Country Club 905 Friars Point Rd., 38614

(662) 624-8962 clarksdalecountryclub.net

P

18

6,568 71.3 118 71

$$

Coahoma Country Club 1980 Davenport Rd., 38614

(662) 624-9484

SP

9

3,064

$$

Cleveland Country Club 601 Fayette Davis Ave., 38732

(662) 843-3456 clevelandcc.org

P

18

6,455 68.2 122 72 $$$

Delta State University Golf Club Highway 8 West, 38732

(662) 846-4585 deltastate.edu

PU

9

3,086 69.4 119 36

$$

P

18

6,685 71.6 120 72

$$

(662) 332-4079

PU

18

6,530 70.8 114 72

$$

(662) 453-3414

P

18

6,296 69.8 116 72

$$

(662) 887-3832

P

9

3,465 69.2 125 36

$

(662) 686-4611

P

9

3,170

-

-

36

$$

(662) 834-4029

P

9

2,525

-

-

35

$

(662) 247-3141

P

9

3,165

-

-

36

$$

River Bend Links Golf Course 1205 Nine Lakes Dr., 38664

(662) 363-1005 riverbendlinks.com

R

18

6,923 72.6 128 72

$$

Tunica National Golf & Tennis 1 Champions Ln., 38664

(662) 357-0777, Ext. 0 tunicanational.com

PU

18

7,204 73.2 126 72 $$$

P

9

3,044 34.5 112 36

Benton Country Club Highway 433, 39039 CLARKSDALE

-

-

36

CLEVELAND

GREENVILLE Greenville Golf & Country Club 2476 Highway 1 South, 38701 Greenville Municipal Golf Course 465 Deer Creek Rd., 38703

(662) 332-7210 greenvillegolfandcountryclub.com

GREENWOOD Greenwood Country Club 951 Highway 430 South, 38930 INDIANOLA Indianola Country Club Old Greenville Rd., 38751 LELAND Deer Creek Town & Racquet Club 500 Racquet Club Rd., 38756 LEXINGTON Holmes County Country Club 1096 Old Wire Rd., 39095 SILVER CITY Humphreys County Country Club 210 Campbell Ave., 39166 TUNICA RESORTS

YAZOO CITY Yazoo Country Club 2300 Jerry Clower Blvd., 39194

(662) 746-4441 yazoocc.com

$$

Golf courses are listed alphabetically by city. Course Statistics are from the back tees. YDG = Yardage; RTG = Rating; SLP = Slope. Course Type: PU = Public, SP = Semi-Private, M = Military, R = Resort, P = Private Fees: $ = Under $25, $$ = $25-$49, $$$ = $50-$74, $$$$ = $75 Plus. Fees include green fees and cart.

A new wave of entertainment has transformed the Tunica area into one of the top entertainment venues in the country. The glitz and glitter of casino gaming has given a new generation of music lovers yet another reason to visit. 20

GOLFERS’ PICKS IN THE DELTA REGION

CLARKSDALE

(662) 627-7337

VISITCLARKSDALE.COM

Restaurants/Nightclubs Ground Zero Blues Club (662) 621-9009 groundzerobluesclub.com Co-owned by world famous actor and native Mississippian Morgan Freeman. Abe’s Barbecue (662) 624-9947 abesbbq.com Abe's Barbecue has been a part of the Delta since 1924. It’s located at the famous Crossroads of Highways 61 and 49, where it shares its fame with the legendary bluesman, Robert Johnson. Many entertainers have enjoyed the famous barbecue pork and beef, hot tamales and ribs served at Abe’s.

TUNICA

(662) 363-3800

TUNICATRAVEL.COM

Restaurants Blue and White (662) 363-1371 blueandwhiterestaurant.com Serving great food along with true Southern hospitality was and still is the driving force behind everything we do at the Blue and White. The Cafe Marie (662) 357-0988 thecafemarie.com This charming little restaurant is located in downtown Tunica and offers sandwiches, fresh salads, and soup for lunch and great steaks, seafood, and pasta for dinner. The Marie also offers a full bar with a selection of top shelf liquors including a large selection of beer and wine. The Hollywood Cafe (662) 636-1225 thehollywoodcafe.com Home of the fried dill pickle. Also mentioned in John Grisham’s book, “The Firm.” Casinos Bally’s Casino Tunica

1-866-422-5597

ballystunica.com

Fitz Casino & Hotel Tunica

1-800-766-5825

fitzgeraldstunica.com

Gold Strike Casino Resort

1-888-245-7829

goldstrikemississippi.com

Hollywood Casino Tunica

1-800-871-0711

hollywoodcasinotunica.com

Horseshoe Tunica Hotel & Casino

1-800-303-7463

horseshoetunica.com

Resorts Tunica Casino

1-866-706-7070

resortstunica.com

Sam’s Town Hotel & Gambling Hall

1-800-456-0711

samstowntunica.com

Tunica Roadhouse Casino & Hotel

1-800-391-3777

tunica-roadhouse.com

Casinos feature many amenities, including celebrity entertainers, a variety of dining options, accommodations and spas.

DELTA REGION GOLF PACKAGES CITY/LODGING

GOLF PACKAGES

TUNICA RESORTS Tunica Convention and Visitors Bureau 13625 U.S. Highway 61 North Tunica Resorts, MS 38664 1-888-4TUNICA tunicatravel.com

With two championship courses, Tunica National and River Bend Links, year round golf opportunities are abundant in Tunica. We are quickly becoming Northern Mississippi's premier golf destination, with many of our hotels and casinos offering special rates and golf packages. 21

Capital/River REGION

Beau Pré Country Club, Natchez

Mississippi’s Capital/River Region is a study in contrasts, consisting of the state’s capital city of Jackson, and small, historic river towns, such as Natchez and Vicksburg. Golf layouts range from wide, open flatlands to tight, water-laden fairways. The region’s musical legacy is as diverse as its golf, with blues, rock ’n’ roll and jazz flourishing here. Jackson played an important roll in the development of Mississippi’s musical contributions with several record companies based here in the 1950’s. The metro area plays host to some of the top players on the PGA TOUR each fall at the Sanderson Farms Championship. It’s played at the Country Club of Jackson. The Refuge, a strategic 18-hole championship course measures 6,635 yards from the tips. It’s located close to the Jackson-Evers International Airport, so a round before takeoff can be a great ending to any visit to the capital city. Rolling terrain, large undulating greens, and gorgeous scenery are found at Quail Hollow at Percy Quin State Park,

located an hour south of Jackson in McComb. Quail Hollow was designed by well-known architect Arthur Hills and has been consistently rated a prestigious 4 stars by Golf Digest’s Places to Play. Golf villas, providing modern amenities, are conveniently located at the state park. Natchez is home to two exciting courses. Beau Pré Country Club is situated on the banks of Second Creek and features a 90-foot clay bluff and rolling terrain; and Duncan Park, is a traditional style course built in 1928 near the historic downtown, where plantation homes survived the Civil War. It boasts huge oak trees dripping with Spanish moss. As the oldest city in Mississippi, Natchez will celebrate its Tricentennial in 2016. History abounds in the region. And it’s coupled with modern accommodations and challenging golf courses to create the best of the new South.

Quail Hollow Golf Course at Percy Quin State Park, McComb

The region’s musical legacy is as diverse as its golf, with blues, rock ’n’ roll and jazz flourishing here. 22

The Refuge, Flowood

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CAPITAL/RIVER REGION GOLF COURSES CITY / GOLF COURSE

PHONE / WEBSITE

BRANDON Bay Pointe Country Club 800 Bay Pointe Dr., 39047

(601) 829-1862 baypointegolfresort.com

Castlewoods Country Club 403 Bradford Dr., 39047

(601) 992-1942 castlewoodscountryclub.com

TYPE HOLES YDG RTG SLP PAR FEE SP

18

6,713 71.9 123 72

$$

P

18

7,022 74.2 136 72

$$

(601) 833-6841

SP

18

6,319 70.5 121 70

$$

Deerfield Golf Club 264 Deerfield Club Dr., 39046

(601) 856-6966 deerfieldgolf.club

P

18

6,900 73.1 131 72

$$

Country Club of Canton 183 Country Club Dr., 39046

(601) 859-6359

SP

18

6,322 69.8 119 72

$$

The Links of Madison County 147 Links Dr., Bldg. 33, 39046

(601) 859-0585 lindseymanagement.com

PU

9

3,253

35

$$

(601) 892-1621

P

9

3,302 35.8 117 36

$$

(601) 664-1414 refugegolf.com

PU

18

6,635 72.0 129 72

$$

Grove Park Golf Course 1800 Walter D. Welch Dr., 39213

(601) 960-2074

PU

9

3,230

-

-

36

$

LeFleur's Bluff State Park 1205 Lakeland Dr., 39216

(601) 364-1783 mdwfp.com

PU

9

2,931

-

-

35

$$

Live Oaks Golf Club 11200 Hwy. 49 North, 39209

(601) 982-1231 liveoaksgc.com

SP

18

6,595 71.1 124 72

$$

Meadow Oak Golf Club 169 Meadow Oak Ln., 39209

(601) 924-6144 meadowoakgolf.com

SP

18

6,295 69.3 117 72

$

Sonny Guy Municipal Golf Course 3200 Woodrow Wilson Dr., 39209

(601) 960-1905

PU

18

6,835 71.7 114 72

$

P

27

7,334 75.2 133 72 $$$

BROOKHAVEN Brookhaven Country Club 640 Country Club Rd., NE, 39601 CANTON

-

-

CRYSTAL SPRINGS Rolling Hills Country Club 22145 Hwy. 51 South, 39059 FLOWOOD The Refuge 2100 Refuge Blvd., 39232 JACKSON

The Country Club of Jackson (Dogwood/Azalea) (601) 956-1411 345 St. Andrews Dr., 39211 ccjackson.com MADISON Annandale Golf Club 100 Annandale Golf Club Dr., 39110

(601) 856-0886, Ext. 3 theannandalegolfclub.com

P

18

7,157 75.4 135 72 $$$$

Lake Caroline Golf Club 118 Caroline Club Circle, 39110

(601) 853-4023 randywatkinsgolf.com

P

18

6,835 73.3 125 72 $$$

Reunion Golf & Country Club 150 Greensward Dr., 39110

(601) 605-4653 reuniongolfandcc.com

P

18

7,416 75.9 142 72 $$$

Whisper Lake Country Club 414 Annandale Pkwy., 39110

(601) 853-0202 randywatkinsgolf.com

P

18

4,670 62.2 106 64

$$

Fernwood Country Club 2023 Country Club Rd., 39648

(601) 249-2833 fernwoodcc.com

P

18

6,728 71.9 134 72

$$

Quail Hollow at Percy Quin State Park 1102 Percy Quin Dr., 39648

(601) 684-2903 mdwfp.com

PU

18

6,754 72.0 121 72

$$

(601) 442-5493 beauprecc.com

SP

18

6,993 73.3 130 72 $$$

MCCOMB

NATCHEZ Beau Pré Country Club 40 Club Dr., 39120

Golf courses are listed alphabetically by city. Course Statistics are from the back tees. YDG = Yardage; RTG = Rating; SLP = Slope. Course Type: PU = Public, SP = Semi-Private, M = Military, R = Resort, P = Private Fees: $ = Under $25, $$ = $25-$49, $$$ = $50-$74, $$$$ = $75 Plus. Fees include green fees and cart.

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CAPITAL/RIVER REGION GOLF COURSES CITY / GOLF COURSE

PHONE / WEBSITE

NATCHEZ (CONTINUED) Duncan Park Golf Course 57 Duncan Park Rd., 39120 PEARL Patrick Farms Golf Club 300 Clubhouse Dr., 39208 Pearl Municipal Golf Course 1001 Center City Dr., 39208 RAYMOND Eagle Ridge Golf Course Hwy. 18 South, 39194 TYLERTOWN Tylertown Country Club 88 Ginntown Rd., 39667 VICKSBURG Clear Creek Golf Club 1566 Tiffentown Rd., 39183 Vicksburg Country Club 127 Country Club Dr., 39180 WESSON Wolf Hollow Golf Course 1028 J.C. Redd Dr., 39191

TYPE HOLES YDG RTG SLP PAR FEE

(601) 442-5955 cityofnatchez.net

PU

18

6,355 69.4 117 71

$$

(601) 664-0304 randywatkinsgolf.com (601) 932-3534

SP

18

6,900 73.6 131 72

$$

PU

18

5,947 68.9 122 70

$

(601) 857-5993 hindscc.edu

PU

18

6,526 68.5 112 72

$

(601) 876-2510

P

9

3,152

36

$$

(601) 638-9395

PU

18

6,601 71.8 118 72

$$

(601) 636-8581 vicksburgcc.com

P

18

6,059 69.9 124 70 $$$

PU

18

6,745 71.5 120 72

(601) 643-8379 colinathletics.com

-

-

$$

Golf courses are listed alphabetically by city. Course Statistics are from the back tees. YDG = Yardage; RTG = Rating; SLP = Slope. Course Type: PU = Public, SP = Semi-Private, M = Military, R = Resort, P = Private Fees: $ = Under $25, $$ = $25-$49, $$$ = $50-$74, $$$$ = $75 Plus. Fees include green fees and cart.

’S TEE TIME IT&RPĠ-RLŨ8Ɩ TWO GREAT COURSES. ONE GREAT GOLF DESTINATION. If you are planning a meeting, convention, wedding or golf vacation, we invite you to come discover the magic of tee time in Natchez. Two beautiful eighteen-hole courses, gracious accommodations, fine dining nightlife and unique meeting facilities add up to one great golf destination.

Meeting Facilities

Dining

Entertainment

visitnatchez.org | 800.647.6724

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CAPITAL/RIVER REGION GOLF PACKAGES CITY/LODGING

GOLF PACKAGES

JACKSON Golf package includes accommodations, complimentary hot breakfast, evening hospitality reception, individual green fees (18 holes) and cart at choice of Lake Caroline, Live Oaks, Patrick Farms, The Refuge, or Millsaps Whisper Lake. Golf package rate is $89.95 per person, per day based 2375 N. State St., Jackson, MS 39202 on double occupancy. (601) 948-8650 • 1-800-874-4737 cabotlodgemillsaps.com

North 120 Dyess Rd., Ridgeland, MS 39157 (601) 957-0757 • 1-800-342-2268 cabotlodgejacksonnorth.com

Golf package includes accommodations, complimentary hot breakfast, evening hospitality reception, individual green fees (18 holes) and cart at choice of Lake Caroline, Live Oaks, Patrick Farms, The Refuge, or Whisper Lake. Golf package rate is $89.95 per person, per day based on double occupancy.

NATCHEZ Dunleith is an 1856 Historic Inn located in the heart of Natchez. Complimentary home tours and breakfast for overnight guests, on-site gourmet southern creole restaurant and pub, outdoor swimming pool, meeting rooms, catering/banquet services, complimentary internet 84 Homochitto St., Natchez, MS 39120 access, in-room coffee maker and mini refrigerators. Afternoon cocktails in main house with complimentary appetizers. Dunleith offers a reduced (601) 446-8500 • 1-800-433-2445 rate at Beau Pré Country Club for guests. dunleith.com Natchez Grand Hotel is conveniently located in the downtown district on the river’s bluff, just steps from dining, shopping, entertainment and 111 Broadway St., Natchez, MS 39120 many of the city’s famous attractions and antebellum homes. The hotel offers complimentary hot breakfast daily, a swimming pool, fitness (601) 446-9994 • 1-866-488-0898 center, business center with wireless high speed internet, and upscale natchezgrandhotel.com pub. Golf package includes deluxe room accommodations, hot breakfast buffet, evening glass of wine, 18 holes with cart and range balls at Beau Pré Country Club. Call or visit us online for rates and details.

History abounds in the Capital/River Region. Yet plantation homes, which survived the Civil War, Blues Trail sites, and the historic state capitol are coupled with modern, distinctive accommodations and challenging golf courses to create the best of the new South. 26

Sanderson Farms Championship at The Country Club of Jackson

GOLFERS’ PICKS IN THE CAPITAL/RIVER REGION

JACKSON

(601) 960-1891

VISITJACKSON.COM

Restaurants Babalu® Tacos and Tapas (601) 366-5757 babalutacos.com Inventive Southern-influenced tacos, tapas & cocktails served in lively, modern digs. Hal & Mal’s (601) 948-0888 halandmals.com A happening place for great Southern food, live music and entertainment. This downtown restaurant/bar is ground zero for the annual Mal’s St. Patrick’s Day parade. Undergound 119 (601) 352-2322 underground119.com This is a popular downtown restaurant and performance venue serving up inventive Southern food along with soulful musical entertainment. Walker’s Drive-In (601) 982-2633 walkersdrivein.com Don’t let the retro, turquoise façade fool you. Walker’s serves some of the finest Southern food in the region. NATCHEZ

(601) 446-6345

VISITNATCHEZ.ORG

Restaurants Bowie’s Tavern (601) 446-6627 bowiestavern.com This restaurant/bar was built in the 1880’s and is located in the heart of the Historic District on the river. The Castle Restaurant & Pub (601) 446-8500 dunleith.com Located in Dunleith Historic Inn’s original carriage house and stables, built in the 1790’s. Fat Mama’s Tamales (601) 442-4548 fatmamastamales.com This restaurant is not only famous for its tamales, but also for its “Knock You Naked” margaritas. Casinos Magnolia Bluffs Casino

(601) 235-0045

magnoliabluffscasino.com

Casino feature many amenities, including celebrity entertainers, a variety of dining options and accommodations.

VICKSBURG

(601) 636-9421

VISITVICKSBURG.COM

Restaurants Café Anchuca (601) 661-0111 anchuca.com Housed in the Anchuca Historic Mansion Inn (c. 1830). Try cheese grits and homemade dessert for a culinary delight. Cedar Grove Mansion Inn & Restaurant 1-800-862-1300 cedargroveinn.com Cedar Grove will dazzle you with its surreal surroundings, outstanding service and superb cuisine. Rusty’s Riverfront Grill (601) 638-2030 rustysriverfront.com This favorite local eatery, located on the Mississippi River, has been voted Vicksburg’s best restaurant many times. Walnut Hills (601) 638-4910 walnuthillsms.com Built in 1880, it was reopened in 1980 as a round table restaurant, serving Redfish Almondine to choice cut ribeye. Casinos Ameristar Casino Hotel Vicksburg

1-866-667-3386

ameristar.com/vicksburg.aspx

DiamondJacks Casino and Hotel

1-877-711-0677

diamondjacks.com

Lady Luck Casino

1-800-843-4753

ladyluckvicksburg.com

Riverwalk Casino & Hotel

(601) 634-0100

riverwalkvicksburg.com

Casinos feature many amenities, including celebrity entertainers, a variety of dining options, accommodations and spas.

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Pines REGION

Mississippi’s Pines Region is a club, on-site golf cottages offer the visitor soothing blend of rolling countryside, this unique stay and play package. towering hardwoods and trickling streams. The two courses at Dancing Rabbit, Visitors to the region will find many the Azaleas and the Oaks, along with the museums to two casinos, explore, waterways several and nature trails to restaurants, three traverse, and hotels and unique historic landmarks clubhouse lodging to examine. For of Pearl River dining delights, Resort, were built choices range from on the ancestral fine dining and lands of the casino buffets to Mississippi Band old-fashioned driveof Choctaw Indians. ins and pub fare. Each of the 36 But it’s the golf holes at Dancing that’s truly enticing. Rabbit bears the Old Waverly distinctive touch of Golf Club in West course architects Old Waverly Golf Club, West Point Point combines the Tom Fazio and Jerry essence of the Scottish Highlands with a Pate. Both courses have received abundant graceful Old South setting. The course is praise from golfers and raters alike over the years. The Azaleas is currently ranked fifth ranked second in the state by Golf Digest on Golf Digest’s top venues in Mississippi. and it’s currently number 38 on Golf It’s ranked second best in the state by Digest’s “100 Greatest Public Courses” in GOLF Magazine. The Oaks is ranked fourth. the country. Designed by former U.S. Open Mississippi State University Golf Club, champion Jerry Pate and Bob Cupp, Old located in Starkville, is ranked among the Waverly hosted the 1999 U.S. Women’s top 30 collegiate golf courses in the Open and the 2014 ISPS Handa Cup, country. The layout features gently rolling pitting the LPGA Legends Tour players from hills, tree-lined fairways, many strategically the U.S. against those from around the placed bunkers, and water on nine holes. world. Built on gently rolling terrain, the Along with boasting some of the most course is highlighted by the signature 18th hole, a 445-yard par-4 dogleg left with water exciting and challenging golf courses in Mississippi, the Pines Region offers many along the left side. sightseeing opportunities that include Three dining options help take the musical history, big city entertainment and sting out of a tough day on the course. And an awesome casino resort. although Old Waverly is a private country The region boasts some of the highest rated courses in Mississippi and is home to unique resort experiences. 28

Dancing Rabbit Golf Club, Azaleas Course, Pearl River Resort, Choctaw

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PINES REGION GOLF COURSES CITY / GOLF COURSE

PHONE / WEBSITE

TYPE HOLES YDG RTG SLP PAR FEE

ABERDEEN (662) 369-6251

P

9

3,008 34.4 121 36

$$

Ackia Golf Club (Formerly River Birch G.C.) 60007 Birchwood Ln., 38821

(662) 256-3419

SP

18

7,246 74.4 134 72

$$

Amory Golf Club 1728 Hwy. 25 North, 38821

(662) 256-9454

PU

9

3,187

$$

Dancing Rabbit Golf Club, Azaleas Course (601) 663-0011, Ext. 2 One Choctaw Trail, 39350 dancingrabbitgolf.com

R

18

7,128 74.4 135 72 $$$$

(601) 663-0011, Ext. 2 dancingrabbitgolf.com

R

18

7,076 74.6 139 72 $$$$

Elm Lake Golf Course 1609 Taylor Thurston Rd., 39701

(662) 329-8964 elmlakegolfcourse.com

SP

18

6,913 73.4 125 72

$$

Green Oaks Golf Club 326 Green Oaks Dr., 39705

(662) 328-3879 greenoaksgolf.com

SP

18

6,504 70.8 130 72

$$

Lion Hills Golf Club 2331 Military Rd., 39705

(662) 328-5584 eastms.edu

P

18

6,410 71.5 124 72

$$

Whispering Pines Golf Course (662) 434-7932 Bldg. 570, C St., Columbus AFB, 39701

M

9

2,782

35

$

(601) 635-2077

P

9

2,817 67.2 128 35

$

(662) 258-6772 euporacountryclub.org

P

9

3,009

(662) 289-5446

P

9

(662) 726-5847

P

(601) 681-6185

Lakeview Golf Course (601) 693-3301 2633 Lakeview Golf Course Rd., 39305

Aberdeen Golf & Country Club 300 Country Club Ln., 39730 AMORY

-

-

36

CHOCTAW

Dancing Rabbit Golf Club, Oaks Course One Choctaw Trail, 39350 COLUMBUS

-

-

DECATUR Decatur Country Club 15627 Hwy. 503, 39327 EUPORA Eupora Country Club Highway 82, 39744

-

-

36

$

2,827 33.4

-

36

$$

9

3,100

-

36

$

SP

18

6,713 72.1 124 72 $$$

PU

18

5,674 67.4 114 70

P

18

6,212 70.0 113 71 $$$$

M

18

6,595 72.3 127 72

$$

(601) 656-8512

P

18

6,416 71.6 125 72

$$

(601) 776-2582

P

18

6,263 70.6 118 72

$$

KOSCIUSKO Redbud Springs Golf & Country Club 120 Golf Course Rd., 39090 MACON Zach Brooks Golf Course Piney Woods Rd., 39341

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MERIDIAN Briarwood Country Club 308 Briarwood Rd., 39305

Northwood Country Club 4300 Country Club Dr., 39305

(601) 483-5551 northwoodcountryclub.org

Ponta Creek Golf Course (601) 679-2526 Building 388, Allen Rd., NAS Meridian, 39309

$

PHILADELPHIA Philadelphia Country Club 112 Golf Course Rd., 39350 QUITMAN Quitman Country Club 662 Highway 511, 39355

Golf courses are listed alphabetically by city. Course Statistics are from the back tees. YDG = Yardage; RTG = Rating; SLP = Slope. Course Type: PU = Public, SP = Semi-Private, M = Military, R = Resort, P = Private Fees: $ = Under $25, $$ = $25-$49, $$$ = $50-$74, $$$$ = $75 Plus. Fees include green fees and cart.

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PINES REGION GOLF COURSES CITY / GOLF COURSE

PHONE / WEBSITE

TYPE HOLES YDG RTG SLP PAR FEE

STARKVILLE Mississippi State University Institute of Golf (662) 325-3028 14279 Mississippi Hwy. 182, 39759 golf.msstate.edu (662) 323-1733 starkvillecc.org

Starkville Country Club Fairway Dr., 39760

PU

18

6,926 73.5 130 72

$$

P

18

6,325 70.3 126 72

$$

SP

18

7,400

WEST POINT Mossy Oak Golf Club One Magnolia Dr., 39773

Opening 2017 mossyoakgolf.com

-

-

72

-

Old Waverly Golf Club One Magnolia Dr., 39773

(662) 494-8780 oldwaverly.com

P

18

7,000 74.0 140 72 $$$$

West Point Country Club 1145 Lakeshore Dr., 39773

(662) 494-3535

P

9

3,011 70.0 113 35

$$

(662) 283-4211

SP

9

2,935 70.0 113 36

$$

WINONA Winona Country Club Hwy. 407, 38967

Golf courses are listed alphabetically by city. Course Statistics are from the back tees. YDG = Yardage; RTG = Rating; SLP = Slope. Course Type: PU = Public, SP = Semi-Private, M = Military, R = Resort, P = Private Fees: $ = Under $25, $$ = $25-$49, $$$ = $50-$74, $$$$ = $75 Plus. Fees include green fees and cart.

PINES REGION GOLF PACKAGES CITY/LODGING

GOLF PACKAGES

CHOCTAW Pearl River Resort Hwy. 16 West, Choctaw, MS 39350 1-866-44PEARL pearlriverresort.com

Dancing Rabbit Golf Club offers several golf package options designed for individuals, small groups, corporations, and in conjunction with Pearl River Resort, full scale conventions. Call for golf package rates and details.

Dancing Rabbit Golf Club, Oaks Course, Pearl River Resort, Choctaw

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GOLFERS’ PICKS IN THE PINES REGION

CHOCTAW/PHILADELPHIA

(601) 656-1000

NESHOBA.ORG

Restaurants Peggy’s (601) 656-3478 Since 1961, at this buffet-style restaurant, you pay on the honor system by putting your money in a straw basket on your way out the door. Philip M’s (Pearl River Resort) 1-866-447-3275 pearlriverresort.com Only Mississippi restaurant awarded 2012 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. Golfers will love the fine steaks, fresh seafood and extensive wine list! The restaurant is located at the Silver Star Hotel & Casino. Casinos Golden Moon Hotel & Casino (Pearl River Resort) 1-866-447-3275

pearlriverresort.com

1-866-447-3275

pearlriverresort.com

Silver Star Hotel & Casino (Pearl River Resort)

Casinos feature many amenities, including celebrity entertainers, a variety of dining options, accommodations and spas.

COLUMBUS

(662) 329-1191

COLUMBUS-MS.ORG

Restaurants Café on Main (662) 241-0045 Serves authentic Southern food, including “meat and three” daily specials. Doug and Hazel’s Drive-In (662) 241-5437 This restaurant is a Columbus tradition with the best tasting cheeseburgers and the best onion rings for miles. Try their mile-high pie for a real Southern treat. J. Broussard’s (662) 243-1480 Enjoy a taste of New Orleans from New Orleans native Chef Broussard.

jbroussards.com

Proffitt’s Porch (662) 327-4485 Golfers love the New Orleans poboy sandwiches, red beans and rice, and gumbo. One of the main highlights is outdoor dining on the water, not to mention the chocolate chess pie. STARKVILLE

(662) 323-3322

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Restaurants The Little Dooey (662) 323-6094 littledooey.com This has become the most popular barbecue joint in the region and has fed the famous stomachs of stars such as Clint Black, Garth Brooks, and John Michael Montgomery. Restaurant Tyler (662) 324-1014 eatlocalstarkville.com This local fine dining establishment has been featured in publications such as Southern Living Magazine, ESPN’s Taste of Town, and Y’all Magazine. WEST POINT

(662) 494-5121

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Restaurants Old Waverly Clubhouse (662) 494-6463 oldwaverly.com Golfers staying at Old Waverly will want to try the following restaurants at the Clubhouse: Cameron’s provides the perfect setting to relax at the end of the day or to begin the evening. Reminiscent of a Scottish landowner's library, its rich warmth is complemented by the finest cigars, wines and liquors. Murphys, located on the lower level of the Clubhouse, is a great place for eating a casual lunch, watching a game, playing darts, or relaxing with friends. The Terrace is located on the opposite side of the Clubhouse. Imagine the serenity of sharing cocktails at a patio party next to an open-air fireplace as the sun sets over Lake Waverly. 32

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The Preserve Golf Club, Biloxi

The Coastal Region is an eclectic mix of award-winning golf, exciting musical entertainment, intriguing history, and stunning scenery. The historic districts of Hattiesburg and Laurel showcase charming Victorian and turn-of-the-century mansions. And along the Gulf of Mexico in the Biloxi area lies a chain of glitzy casino resorts, exciting music venues, beachfront hotels and condos, and one-of-a-kind restaurants. No visit to the Mississippi Gulf Coast is complete without a trip to Mary Mahoney's in Biloxi for their gumbo or mini soft-shell crab appetizer. If barbecue is your idea of hog heaven, The Shed is just for you. The subject of a Food Network series, The Shed serves mouth-watering BBQ ribs, succulent chicken, and choice beef. The region beckons professional golfers by hosting an annual stop on the Champions Tour. The Mississippi Gulf Resort Classic is played each spring at Fallen Oak. Additionally, the Coastal Region will host amateur golfers at the 2016 Mississippi

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Golf & Blues event, a golf tournament and music festival. The Mississippi Gulf Coast is home to both the state’s best collection of golf courses and most luxurious casino resorts. Currently 11 casinos are open with more on the way. And with the addition of a couple of world-class golf courses by two of the hottest designers in the game, Tom Fazio and Jerry Pate, the golf offerings in the Coastal Region are second-to-none. Tom Fazio’s contribution is Fallen Oak Golf Club. Built by MGM-Mirage as an added amenity solely for guests of Biloxi’s Beau

The Coastal Region is an eclectic mix of award-winning golf, exciting nightlife, intriguing history, and stunning scenery.

Fallen Oak Golf Club, Biloxi

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Fallen Oak has recently been named “the second best new upscale course” by Golf Digest; “one of the top 10 new courses you can play” by GOLF® Magazine; Golfweek’s “best course you can play” in the state; and Golfweek’s 2nd “best casino course” in the country.

Rivage Casino Resort, the course features dramatic bunkers and undulating greens, and it offers surprising changes in elevation for a coastal course. Jerry Pate’s only coastal design in Mississippi is The Preserve, the home course of Palace Casino Resort. The course has been granted membership into the prestigious Audubon International Signature Program and it’s ranked in the top ten of Golf Digest’s “best in state.” The name-dropping continues at The Bridges Golf Club at Hollywood Casino in

Bay St. Louis. It’s Mississippi’s only Arnold Palmer Signature golf course and ranked among the “top 50 casino courses in the country” by Golfweek. Designed by Jack Nicklaus for Harrah’s Casino, Grand Bear is located north of Gulfport and is known for its strategic routing and unspoiled setting within the Desoto National Forest. Not to be left out of the fun, Davis Love III contributed Shell Landing to the Mississippi “Golf Coast” selections. Located east of Biloxi, it was named the 5th “best new upscale course” in America by Golf Digest upon opening and it’s now the 3rd “best public access course” in the state according to Golfweek. In the western part of the coastline, Diamondhead Country Club features two distinct courses, the Pines and the Cardinal. The scenic beauty and Southern hospitality found here make the demanding layouts a pleasure to play. And in Pass Christian, The Oaks Golf Club was designed by Landmark National of PGA West and Kiawah fame. Its layout is highlighted by strategic bunkering, demanding greens, and a circuitous routing that creates a challenging, yet serene experience. Built on rolling terrain, Windance Country Club, located north of its sister

Great Southern Golf Club, Gulfport

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casino, Island View in Gulfport, is a true gem on the Mississippi coast, being named one of the state’s top courses by GolfWeek. And then there are the two exciting historic courses in the region. Great Southern in Gulfport was built in 1908 by Donald Ross and has recently been renovated and Gulf Hills, east of Biloxi has been an integral part of the golfing landscape on the coast since 1927. Both have hosted a vast array of dignitaries and infamous people over the years. An hour north of the Mississippi coastline is the college town of Hattiesburg. It has become a real foody town of late, thanks to restaurant owner and chef, Robert St. John. He’s become well known for his creative expressions,

both in the kitchen and through the written word. His local restaurants speak for themselves. For golfers visiting the area, Timberton Golf Club is a must play. Thrilling casino action and many renowned golf courses come together along Mississippi’s unforgettable Gulf Coast to offer more than just a great golf vacation. Combined with moderate annual temperatures, a variety of lodging options, historical attractions, exciting restaurants, and musical outlets to enliven the senses, the region is unlike any other golf destination in the country. With non-stop air service continuously being added into the newly improved Gulfport/Biloxi International Airport, the Mississippi Gulf Coast is more accessible than ever.

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#2 RATED GOLF COURSE IN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI! - GOLFWEEK Designed by U.S. Open Champion Jerry Pate, The Preserve Golf Club, is a 18-hole, par 71 championship course open to the public. All carts feature Visage GPS system with an expert’s hole by hole description of the course and tips on how to play before teeing off. The Preserve amenities include a fabulous clubhouse, Sweetbay Restaurant, Pro Shop, five sets of tees, practice facilities, superior service and course conditioning to create a memorable golf experience.

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COASTAL REGION GOLF COURSES CITY / GOLF COURSE

PHONE / WEBSITE

TYPE HOLES YDG RTG SLP PAR FEE

BAY ST. LOUIS (228) 463-4047 hollywoodcasinobsl.com

R

18

6,841 73.5 138 72 $$$

Dogwood Hills Golf Club 17476 Dogwood Hills Dr., 39532

(228) 392-9805 dogwoodhillsgolfclub.com

PU

18

6,003 69.9 119 72

Fallen Oak Golf Club 24400 Hwy. 15 North, Saucier, 39574

1-877-805-4657 fallenoak.com

R

18

7,487 76.5 142 72 $$$$

The Preserve Golf Club 8901 Hwy. 57 North, Vancleave, 39565

1-877-674-6539 preservegc.com

SP

18

6,774 72.8 136 71 $$$$

Sunkist Country Club 2381 Sunkist C.C. Rd., 39532

(228) 388-3961 sunkistcc.com

SP

18

6,329 71.0 121 72

$$

(601) 765-1841 okatomagolfclub.com

SP

18

6,244 68.9 114 72

$$

(601) 736-0383

SP

9

3,134

$$

Diamondhead Country Club, Cardinal Course (228) 255-3910 7600 Country Club Circle, 39525 diamondheadms.org

SP

18

6,730 72.6 124 72 $$$

(228) 255-3910 diamondheadms.org

SP

18

6,832 72.6 134 72 $$$

Hickory Hill Country Club 900 Hickory Hill Dr., 39553

(228) 497-2372 hickoryhillcc.com

SP

18

6,983 73.0 130 72

Shell Landing Golf Club 3499 Shell Landing Blvd., 39553

(228) 497-5683 shelllanding.com

SP

18

7,024 73.8 134 72 $$$

Bayou Vista Golf Course 13756 Washington Ave., 39503

(228) 868-9953

PU

18

6,287 68.5 116 71

$

Great Southern Golf Club 2000 Beach Dr., 39507

(228) 896-3536 greatsoutherngolf.com

SP

18

6,278 69.7 117 71

$$

Windance Country Club 19385 Champion Circle, 39503

(228) 832-4871, Ext. 1 windancecc.com

SP

18

6,659 72.5 129 72 $$$

The Bridges Golf Club 711 Hollywood Blvd., 39520 BILOXI

$$

COLLINS Okatoma Golf Club 25 Oak Hill Blvd., 39428 COLUMBIA Columbia Country Club 1409 Martin Luther King Dr., 39429

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Diamondhead Country Club, Pine Course 7600 Country Club Circle, 39525 GAUTIER

$$

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HATTIESBURG Canebrake Country Club One Cane Dr., 39402

(601) 271-2010, Ext. 1 canebrakecountryclub.com

P

18

7,003 73.3 130 71

Hattiesburg Country Club 61 Classic Dr., 39402

(601) 264-5076 hattiesburgcountryclub.com

P

18

6,902 73.0 131 71 $$$

(601) 296-0286 shadowridgegolfcommunity.com

SP

18

6,845 73.0 135 72

$$

(601) 584-4653 timbertongolf.com

SP

18

7,003 76.0 135 72

$$

(228) 377-3832 keesler81fss.us

M

18

6,563 69.5 121 72

$

(601) 425-5670

SP

18

6,482 70.3 118 72

$

Shadow Ridge Golf Club 101 Shadow Lake Dr., 39402 Timberton Golf Club 22 Clubhouse Dr., 39401

$$

KEESLER AFB Bay Breeze Golf Course 500 Ploesti Dr., Bldg. 6732, 39534 LAUREL Bear Creek Golf Club 92 Bear Pen Creek Rd., 39440

Golf courses are listed alphabetically by city. Course Statistics are from the back tees. YDG = Yardage; RTG = Rating; SLP = Slope. Course Type: PU = Public, SP = Semi-Private, M = Military, R = Resort, P = Private Fees: $ = Under $25, $$ = $25-$49, $$$ = $50-$74, $$$$ = $75 Plus. Fees include green fees and cart.

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A Davis Love III Signature Design (228) 497-5683 shelllanding.com

Two Great Courses... One Great Price! UNDER NEW LOCAL OWNERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT.

2 or 3 Round Golf Package: 1 at Shell Landing and 1 at Hickory Hill only $89.00 or 2 at Hickory Hill and 1 at Shell Landing only $105.00 or 2 at Shell Landing and 1 at Hickory Hill only $125.00 This offer cannot be combined with any other promotion or offer. Must be purchased as a package. Tax not included. Rates listed are the lowest seasonal rates. Prices subject to change.

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COASTAL REGION GOLF COURSES CITY / GOLF COURSE

PHONE / WEBSITE

TYPE HOLES YDG RTG SLP PAR FEE

LAUREL (continued) Dixie Golf Club 750 Hillcrest Dr., 39442

(601) 649-3384 dixiegolf.net

SP

18

6,656 72.2 116 72

$$

Laurel Country Club 2011 Hwy. 84 West, 39440

(601) 649-7132, Ext. 1 laurelcountryclub.com

P

18

6,699 73.0 130 72

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(601) 582-8771 pinebeltnational.com

PU

18

6,862 70.8 121 72

$$

(228) 588-6111 co.jackson.ms.us

PU

18

6,392

$$

(228) 872-9663 gulfhillsgolf.com

R

18

6,266 70.0 114 71 $$$

(228) 762-1466

SP

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3,050

The Oaks Golf Club 24384 Club House Dr., 39571

(228) 452-0909 theoaksgolfclub.com

PU

18

6,885 72.5 131 72 $$$

Pass Christian Isles Golf Club 150 Country Club Dr., 39571

(228) 452-4851 pci-golf.com

SP

18

6,396 70.1 123 72

$$

(601) 544-8318

SP

9

3,027 34.3 117 36

$

(601) 798-8711 millbrookcountryclub.com

SP

18

6,548 71.2 125 72

$$

(601) 794-6427

PU

18

6,152 68.8 112 71

$

(228) 539-7806 golfgrandbear.com

R

18

7,204 75.5 143 72 $$$

(601) 928-4911

P

18

6,286 71.3 132 72

MOSELLE Pine Belt National Golf Club 48 Terminal Dr., 39459 MOSS POINT Whispering Pines Golf Course 18412 Hwy. 613, Hurley, 39555

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OCEAN SPRINGS Gulf Hills Golf Club 13700 Paso Rd., 39564 PASCAGOULA Pascagoula Country Club 2703 Washington Ave., 39567

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PASS CHRISTIAN

PETAL Twin Pines Country Club 1 Tee Time Dr., 39465 PICAYUNE Millbrook Golf and Country Club 600 Country Club Rd., 39466 PURVIS Pine Creek Golf Club 61 Clubhouse Dr., 39475 SAUCIER Grand Bear Golf Course 12040 Grand Way Blvd., 39574 WIGGINS Pine Burr Golf Club 800 Pine Burr Dr., 39577

$$

Golf courses are listed alphabetically by city. Course Statistics are from the back tees. YDG = Yardage; RTG = Rating; SLP = Slope. Course Type: PU = Public, SP = Semi-Private, M = Military, R = Resort, P = Private Fees: $ = Under $25, $$ = $25-$49, $$$ = $50-$74, $$$$ = $75 Plus. Fees include green fees and cart.

In the Coastal Region visitors will find delectable cuisine, great deep-sea fishing, charter cruises, beaches, gulf island tours, historic sites, art galleries, and casino resorts with world-class entertainment and spa facilities.

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Diamondhead...where the playing is easy! Diamondhead Country Club is open to the public and is conveniently located between New Orleans and Gulfport/Biloxi and near all area attractions. We offer two 18-hole championship golf courses, the only indoor/outdoor Golf Academy along the Mississippi Gulf Coast, plus a full-service restaurant, the casual 19th Hole Bar & Grill near the golf pro shop, and on-site condominiums. FOR TEE TIMES: Call (228) 255-3910 or book online at www.diamondheadms.org FOR GOLF PACKAGES: Call Lanai Village Condos at (228) 255-3600 or Silver Slipper Casino Hotel at (866) 754-7737. 43

COASTAL REGION GOLF PACKAGES CITY/LODGING

GOLF PACKAGES

BAY ST. LOUIS Hollywood Casino 711 Hollywood Blvd. Bay St. Louis, MS 39520 (228) 467-9257 • 1-866-7-LUCKY-1 hollywoodgulfcoast.com

The Bridges Golf Club features on-site golf packages, full service bar & grill, beverage cart, meeting rooms, fully-stocked pro shop, locker room with showers, full service 11-acre practice facility and golf instruction. Golf packages at the casino include other area golf courses as well. Call for package rates and details.

Silver Slipper Casino Hotel 5000 South Beach Blvd. Bay St. Louis, MS 39520-9775 1-866-SLIPPER, Ext. 2712 or 2713 silverslipper-ms.com

Golf packages starting at only $99 per person include a one-night stay based on double occupancy at the brand-new Silver Slipper Casino Hotel, one buffet at Jubilee Buffet and one round of golf on one of the two championship golf courses at Diamondhead Country Club. Package prices based on availability and season.

BILOXI Beau Rivage Resort & Casino 875 Beach Blvd., Biloxi, MS 39530 (228) 386-7111 • 1-888-567-6667 beaurivage.com

Golf packages include luxurious accommodations in our beautifully designed guest rooms and golf at our spectacular golf course. Fallen Oak, designed by renowned course architect Tom Fazio, is exclusive to guests of Beau Rivage Resort & Casino.

Golf Packages, Etc. 1306-B Bienville Blvd., Ocean Springs, MS 39566 (228) 215-1064 • 1-888-465-3382 golfpackagesetc.com

Golf Southern Style! Golf Packages Etc.'s golf package specialists are available and eager to assist you with your golf travel plans. Great awardwinning golf courses in Mississippi range from the Gulf Coast in the south to Tunica Casino Resorts in the north and all in between. We will help you organize a customized golf package for you and your golf group.

IP Casino Resort Spa 850 Bayview Ave., Biloxi, MS 39530 (228) 432-3219• 1-888-946-2847 E-mail: [email protected] ipbiloxi.com

Winner of the elite AAA Four Diamond award, the IP Casino Resort Spa features a variety of live entertainment, 8 restaurants, and a first-class spa. Golf packages start at $99.00 per person and include room, one round of golf with shared cart & prearranged tee time, $10 food credit per person per night, $20 Slot Dollars®or promo chips per stay, complimentary drink at Highlights Sports Lounge per person per night, golf gift, access to fitness center, and 25% discount in Senses Spa & Salon for treatments or services (Saturdays excluded). Call for details and options.

154 Howard Ave., Biloxi, MS 39530 (228) 432-8888 or (228) 386-2460 1-800-725-2239, Ext. 2460 palacecasinoresort.com

Palace Casino Resort is the only smoke free casino on the coast. The resort offers newly renovated hotel rooms and suites with stunning views, award winning restaurants, and non-stop gaming. Golf packages are available at our own Jerry Pate-designed championship golf course, The Preserve, and include hotel accommodations, free slot credits and food credits. Discount for booking more than one round at The Preserve Golf Club. Call for details and rates.

DIAMONDHEAD The Diamondhead Country Club 7600 Country Club Circle Diamondhead, MS 39525 Lanai Village Condos: (228) 255-3600 diamondheadms.org

Our resort area features fine dining, a laid back pub, hotel or condominium accommodations and 36 holes of golf, as well as access to the many other area golf courses. We are located just minutes away from the coast casinos and less than an hour from New Orleans. We now offer the only indoor and outdoor Golf Academy on the coast. Call for golf package rates.

GULFPORT Golf package starts at $99 per person and includes unlimited golf with cart and range balls at our own Windance Country Club, deluxe 3300 W. Beach Blvd., Gulfport, MS 39501 hotel accommodations, unlimited trip to The Buffet, one free drink (228) 314-2100 • 1-877-774-8439 at any Island View venue and $10 free Slot View Play. Other area islandviewcasino.com courses available. OCEAN SPRINGS Gulf Hills Hotel and Conference Center 13701 Paso Rd. Ocean Springs, MS 39564 (228) 875-4211 • 1-866-875-4211 gulfhillshotel.com 44

Our historic inn, located on the back bay in Ocean Springs, is 100% smoke-free. Golf packages include lodging, green fees and cart on most Gulf Coast golf courses including our on-site Gulf Hills Golf Club. Call for rates and details. Guests enjoy complimentary continental breakfast and the grill and lounge at the clubhouse are open for lunch and dinner.

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istoric boutique hotel overlooking the Biloxi Bay. 100% smoke free. Located minutes from charming downtown Ocean Springs and Biloxi's Casino Row, we're the Coast's only hotel with on-site golf. Custom golf packages include lodging and golf at your choice of many area courses. Come stay where the King stayed on the Coast in our luxurious 3 bedroom Love Me Tender Suite. Amenities: 18-hole championship golf course, lighted Rubico tennis courts, seasonal outdoor pool, kayak rentals, conference/banquet facilities, complimentary deluxe continental breakfast, and grill & lounge at clubhouse. Gulf Hills Hotel & Conference Center u 13701 Paso Rd., Ocean Springs, MS 39564

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Restaurants The Sycamore House (228) 469-0107 thesycamorehouse.com This fine dining restaurant occupies a National Register property overlooking historic Main Street in old town. It features a traditional setting with mature oak trees providing shade to the screened porch and patio areas. Trapani’s Eatery (228) 467-8570 A cool local joint decorated with beer bottles and fishing memorabilia and full of the freshest seafood in town. Casinos Hollywood Casino Silver Slipper Casino Hotel

1-866-758-2591 1-866-775-4773

hollywoodgulfcoast.com silverslipper-ms.com

Casinos feature many amenities, including celebrity entertainers, a variety of dining options, accommodations and spas.

BILOXI

(228) 896-6699

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Restaurants Half Shell Oyster House (228) 432-5050 halfshelloysterhouse.com Golfers love this restaurant’s happy hour specials. It’s a place with a casual feel and good ol’ Southern hospitality. Be sure to try their fresh, hand-shucked oysters raw or charbroiled! Mary Mahoney’s Old French House (228) 374-0163 marymahoneys.com The legendary courtyard restaurant is one of the oldest buildings in America, proudly serving fresh seafood from the Gulf of Mexico. Dine in the courtyard or under the 2,000-year-old oak tree. Casinos Beau Rivage Resort & Casino Boomtown Casino The Golden Nugget Biloxi Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Biloxi Harrah's Gulf Coast Casino, Hotel & Spa IP Casino Resort & Spa Palace Casino Resort Treasure Bay Casino and Hotel

1-888-567-6667 1-800-627-0777 1-800-777-7568 1-877-877-6256 1-800-946-2946 1-888-946-2847 1-800-725-2239 1-800-747-2839

beaurivage.com boomtownbiloxi.com goldennugget.com/biloxi hardrockbiloxi.com caesars.com/harrahsgulfcoast ipbiloxi.com palacecasinoresort.com treasurebay.com

Casinos feature many amenities, including celebrity entertainers, a variety of dining options, accommodations and spas.

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(228) 896-6699

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Restaurants The Blow Fly Inn (228) 896-9812 blowflyinn.com Dinner menu options highlight the traditional Gulf Coast gold mine of surf and turf dishes. Salute (228) 864-2500 saluteitalian.com Industrial-chic Italian spot with an extensive Italian and seafood inspired menu. Fantastic view of the Miss. Gulf. Casinos Island View Casino Resort

1-877-774-8439

islandviewcasino.com

Casinos feature many amenities, including celebrity entertainers, a variety of dining options, accommodations and spas.

OCEAN SPRINGS

(228) 896-6699

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Restaurants Maison de Lu (228) 875-0032 Specializes in creative sandwiches, specialty soups, salads, steaks, seafood, and homemade desserts. The Shed (228) 875-9590 theshedbbq.com Golfers have a blast eating at the traditional picnic tables while singing along with the live blues bands. This spot has the most delicious pork, beef, chicken and sausage barbecue this side of Memphis. 46

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