Mississippi is quickly becoming a fantastic golf destination. Below is Texas Outside’s list of the best Mississippi golf courses.
This is where we review and rate golf courses in Mississippi. Every one of these golf courses are multiple award winners, ranging from Golfweek‘s Best Golf Courses in Mississippi to Golf Digest‘s Top 100 Courses You Can Play. We even showcase the best resort course, best new course, best modern course, and more.
Click on the Review links below to see pictures and more information on each course. You’ll see how we determined the ratings of the courses. You might also check out Texas Outside’s Mississippi Golf Vacation article. We give you great information on stay-and-play options as well as reviews for each of the courses.
Six of the Best Golf Courses To Play in The Magnolia State
Azalea Course at Dancing Rabbit – Philadelphia, MS
Texas Outside Rating – 9.5 out of 10
Rated as the “Augusta You Can Play” and ranked in the Top 5 Golf Courses In Mississippi by Golfweek, the Azalea Course is stunning and has a fun layout in near perfect condition.
Fallen Oak – Saucier, MS
Texas Outside Rating – 9.2 out of 10
Fallen Oak is for the exclusive use of Beau Rivage Resort & Casino guests. You’ll feel special playing this outstanding Tom Fazio-designed course. It’s rated as one of the best golf courses in Mississippi and one of the Top 100 Courses in America.
Mossy Oak Golf Club – West Point, MS
Texas Outside Rating – 9.4 out of 10
Mossy Oak is an outstanding links-style layout labeled “Nature’s Golf”. It truly envelops you in the native gently rolling terrain, native grasses, and 106 bunkers. Rated the #3 “Best New Golf Course” by Golf Digest, Mossy Oak is a rare golfing experience.
Oaks Course at Dancing Rabbit – Philadelphia, MS
Texas Outside Rating – 9.5 out of 10
The Oaks Course at Dancing Rabbit is in Golf Magazine’s “Top 100 Courses You Can Play”. That’s a reputation well deserved, because of perfect golf conditions, stunning scenery, and huge greens. Plus, you’ll love the elevation changes on this superb Tom Fazio layout.
Old Waverly – West Point, MS
Texas Outside Rating – 9 out of 10
Old Waverly is the epitome of southern hospitality. With a stately southern mansion as a clubhouse, it features a beautiful course consistently rated in the top courses in the US and Mississippi by Golfweek, Golf Digest, and others. What a joy to play! Plus, they have excellent stay-and-play lodging.
Shell Landing Golf Course – Gautier, MS
Texas Outside Rating – 9.2 out of 10
Designed by Davis Love III, Shell Landing can be characterized by heavily contoured greens, big sweeping bunkers, natural areas and marshland, superb conditions, tree lined fairways, and several excellent and fun holes. It’s rated #6 in Golf Digest‘s list of the Best Golf Courses in Mississippi.
Author: Mike Sharp
I have a passion for travel and outdoor activities, and now I'm enjoying retired life. I will continue my traveling, golfing, boating, and enjoying life all across the great state of Texas.
