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2021 GOLF PACKAGES VISITMISSISSIPPI.ORG #VISITMSRESPONSIBLY • #VISITMS GOLF MISSISSIPPI VISITMISSISSIPPI. ORG Come stay, play, taste and enjoy all of Mississippi. Discover for yourself why golfers choose Mississippi when considering their next great adventure. A NOTE ABOUT THE REGIONS... GOLF MISSISSIPPI Taking advantage of the natural lay of the land, there are five distinct regions in the state. The Delta Region is the birthplace of the blues and offers rich expanses of open flatlands. The Hills Region lives up to its name, with gently Photo by Brian Weis rolling landscapes and stunning scenery. In the OLD WAVERLY GOLF CLUB, WEST POINT Capital/River Region, waterways wind through a richly historic part of the state. The Pines Golf travelers have made Mississippi one Region, located in the eastern part of the state, of the most popular Southern destinations, is blanketed with quiet forests, providing a coming back year after year rather than looking stunning backdrop for all golfers. The sparkling for a new locale. Maybe it’s the desire to play waters of the Gulf of Mexico and beautiful both traditional course layouts and signature beaches are just some of the highlights of the celebrity golf designs. Maybe it’s the delicious Coastal Region. Each region is color coded and various culinary options served with within the pages of this guide for ease of use. genuine hospitality. Maybe it’s the thriving TABLE OF CONTENTS nightlife and the opportunity to experience the Mississippi Entertainment & Dining 5 Birthplace of America’s Music. Whatever the Mississippi Golf & Historic Trail Itineraries 6 reason, Mississippi truly has it all. Mississippi Regional Map 7 Fun times off the course are a specialty in Hills Region Golf Packages 8 Mississippi. Casino gaming resorts provide Delta Region Golf Packages 9 high-energy entertainment and sportsbook; Capital/River Region Golf Package 10 music trails boast of the state’s musical heritage; Pines Region Golf Packages 11 and inland rivers and the Gulf of Mexico Coastal Region Golf Packages 12 provide boating, fishing and other watersports opportunities. A wide variety of restaurants also COVER PHOTOS serve up unique experiences. Mississippi golf Fallen Oak at Beau Rivage Resort & Casino, courses, lodging properties, restaurants and Biloxi, Photo by Michael Clemmer museums have strict protocols to keep Inset: Mississippi Gaming, Cocktails and Catfish visitors safe and confident. FOR MORE INFORMATION With year-round golfing weather, the golf VISIT MISSISSIPPI courses and resorts throughout Mississippi P. O. Box 849 can accommodate the needs and budgets of Jackson, MS 39205-0849 all types of golf travelers. Within this guide, Phone: 1-866-801-8551 • (601) 359-3297 we present specific golf packages from our [email protected] partners that can be customized to help you visitmississippi.org create just the right golf vacation for your group. 5 MISSISSIPPI ENTERTAINMENT & DINING ENTERTAINMENT & DINING ENTERTAINMENT Mississippi’s entertainment landscape is much like the golf scene. Exciting and varied, it reflects regional influences. Mississippi has been instrumental in the birth, growth and popularity of musical genres such as blues, country and rock ’n’ roll, thanks to its most famous musical son, Elvis Presley. These musical styles are truly Mississippi made and reflected in the Mississippi Blues Trail and Country Music Trail. The song lyrics tell the story, while the beats, rhythms and melodies reflect the state’s diverse heritage. CATHEAD DISTILLERY, JACKSON As one of the largest casino destinations in the country, Mississippi offers gaming and sportsbook opportunities throughout the state. Celebrity entertainers, gourmet dining, luxury accommodations, spas and many more amenities turn Mississippi's gaming resorts into memorable, fun-filled vacations, family reunions, and of course, golf trips. Beyond the music and entertainment in Mississippi, there’s unbeatable dining. Mississippi's culinary heritage has something to GULF SHRIMP AT THE CHIMNEYS, GULFPORT please every palate, with offerings that include locally farmed catfish, tamales, fresh Gulf seafood, gourmet burgers, sweet potato fries, grass-fed beef, and sweet tea. The Magnolia State is home to James Beard award-winning chefs and noted national food writers. Food and entertainment are a big part of the draw to Mississippi. Although golfers may initially come for our challenging courses, they come back for the taste of our Southern cuisine, the fun of our world-class gaming and the intrigue of our deep, musical roots. GRAMMY MUSEUM® MISSISSIPPI, CLEVELAND MISSISSIPPI GOLF COURSES, LODGING PROPERTIES, RESTAURANTS AND MUSEUMS HAVE STRICT PROTOCOLS TO KEEP VISITORS SAFE AND CONFIDENT. #visitmsresponsibly • #visitms visitmississippi.org 6 MISSISSIPPI GOLF & HISTORIC TRAIL ITINERARIES HILLS REGION Day 1 Play Wedgewood Golf Club in Southaven; stay in Olive Branch Day 2 Play Cherokee Valley and Timber Truss golf courses in Olive Branch; stay in Olive Branch Day 3 Visit Elvis’s Birthplace in Tupelo; play Kirkwood National Golf Club in Holly Springs; stay in the Cottages at Kirkwood National in Holly Springs Day 4 Play Mallard Pointe at John W. Kyle State Park in Sardis; stay in Grenada Day 5 Play The Dogwoods at Hugh White State Park in Grenada DELTA REGION Day 1 Play River Bend Links Golf Course in Tunica; stay in choice of Tunica Resorts casino hotels Day 2 Play Tunica National in Tunica; visit the Gateway to the Blues Visitor Center & Museum and enjoy a show at Bluesville Showcase Night Club at Horseshoe Casino; stay in choice of Tunica Resorts casino hotels Day 3 Travel south to Clarksdale and tour the Delta Blues Museum and enjoy the Southern fare and sounds at Morgan Freeman’s Ground Zero Blues Club; stay in choice of a B&B, loft apartment, limited service hotel or casino resort in and around Clarksdale Day 4 Travel to Cleveland and tour the GRAMMY Museum® Mississippi and experience cutting-edge exhibits, interactive displays and films focusing on the continuing achievements of Mississippians; stay at the new Cotton House, boasting a rooftop bar and the exciting GOLF & HISTORIC TRAIL ITINERARIES GOLF & HISTORIC Delta Meat Market restaurant CAPITAL/RIVER REGION Day 1 Play The Refuge in Flowood; visit the Eudora Welty House to see the first marker installed on the new Mississippi Writers Trail; listen to live music at Hal and Mal’s downtown; plan to stay in a local hotel or B&B in the capital city for two nights Day 2 Play nine holes at LeFleur’s Bluff State Park course before spending the afternoon visiting the new Mississippi Civil Rights Museum and Mississippi History Museum Day 3 Head west to play Clear Creek; listen to live music and watch the sunset over the river at 10 South Rooftop; and stay in one of the antebellum homes-turned-B&B or a casino hotel, all in Vicksburg Day 4 Travel the Blues Highway (U.S. Highway 61) south to Natchez, stopping at various Mississippi Blues Trail markers along the way; play Natchez Golf Club at Duncan Park; enjoy the Magnolia Bluffs Casino; choose to stay in a local hotel or antebellum home in Natchez PINES REGION Day 1 Play Old Waverly in West Point; stay in the golf cottages at Mossy Oak Day 2 Play the new Mossy Oak Golf Club, adjacent to Old Waverly; travel south and stop at various Mississippi Blues Trail markers along the way; stay at Pearl River Resort in Choctaw Day 3 Play The Oaks at Dancing Rabbit; stay at Pearl River Resort in Choctaw Day 4 Play The Azaleas at Dancing Rabbit; venture to Meridian to see the first marker on the Mississippi Country Music Trail for the “Father of Country Music,” Jimmie Rodgers, and visit the new Mississippi Arts & Entertainment Experience COASTAL REGION Day 1 Play Windance Country Club in Gulfport; stay at Island View Casino Resort in Gulfport Day 2 Play The Oaks in Pass Christian 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 Day 3 Play The Preserve in Biloxi and Shell Landing in Gautier; visit Hard Rock Hotel & Casino to view the music memorabilia throughout; stay in choice of local hotel or a casino resort hotel Day 4 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) Day 5 Travel north to Hattiesburg and visit two Mississippi Blues Trail markers: the Hi-Hat Club and Roots of Rock ‘n’ Roll; 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. 7 MISSISSIPPI REGIONAL MAP REGIONAL MAP REGIONAL 8 HILLS REGION GOLF PACKAGES The foothills of the Appalachians reach into the northeast corner of Mississippi, creating the highest elevations in the state in the Hills Region. The rolling countryside makes for challenging courses. The beautiful vistas provide a scenic backdrop, making the golf courses in the region as unique as the topography. The area also is singular in its contribution to the explosive growth of rock ’n’ roll as a musical genre, as the birthplace of Mississippi’s most MISSISSIPPI BLUES TRAIL MARKER famous musical legend, Elvis Presley. North Mississippi has always been a great HILLS REGION GOLF PACKAGES HILLS REGION value destination for golf groups. Its close proximity to the Midwest make it so convenient. South of Memphis, Southaven and Olive Branch are a great hub to enjoy area casinos and nightlife; Holly Springs offers a unique stay and play option; and the college town of Oxford is eager to show off its Southern hospitality. MEMPHIS BARBECUE COMPANY DESOTO COUNTY - SOUTHAVEN & OLIVE BRANCH Tee up on some of the finest fairways in the South - just south of Memphis.