Acclaimed Mississippi Golf Courses Offer Summer Deals

The Magnolia State's Roster of World-Class Golf Courses in Five Distinct Regions Provide Great Value for Late Summer Travelers

By Brian Weis

The summer season has cruised into August, but there's still time to take full advantage of the more than 140 quality golf courses in the state of Mississippi that provide a variety of price points and affordable packages.

State courses continue to pile up best-of honors thanks to their visually pleasing layouts designed by some of the biggest names in golf. The state's five distinct regions (The Delta, The Hills, The Pines, The Capital/River, The Coastal) all feature plenty of post-golf activities, including world-famous gourmet cuisine, luxurious casino resorts, family-themed attractions, history and the Blues and Country music trails.

Check out these deals and for information about other packages available go to www.visitmississippi.org or call toll-free 1-866-801-8551 to receive a free Golf Travel Guide and suggested itineraries.

The Links at Cottonwood - Tunica, Mississippi

Designed by Hale Irwin, The Links at Cottonwood was voted one of the Top 40 Casino Courses by Golf Digest and features three lakes and holes inspired by numerous British Open courses.

Harrah's Tunica Hotel and Casino is the largest casino resort between Las Vegas and Atlantic City and offers three luxurious hotel towers, a state-of-the-art event and entertainment center and three outdoor pools as well as a world-class spa.

The stay-and-play golf packages start at $85 a night (based on double occupancy, select dates available) and includes a Terrace Hotel room at Harrah's Tunica Hotel and Casino and a round of golf at The Links at Cottonwood, including full use of the practice range.

For reservations or information please call 1-877-307-PLAY (7529) or visit www.HarrahsTunica.com.

Old Waverly - West Point , Mississippi

Old Waverly is an 18-hole championship course designed by Jerry Pate and Bob Cupp and has been named the No. 1 course in Mississippi by Golf Digest and a Top 100 Course in America by Golfweek. The course has played host to a number of prestigious events including the U.S. Women's Open, the Southeastern Conference Championships and the U.S Women's Open Mid-Amateur Championship.

Corporate Cottages, Garden Court Villas, Waverly Court Condominiums and Scotland Yard Condominiums are available and one-night stays begin at $150.

For reservations or more information please call 662.495.5485 or visit www.OldWaverly.com.

Timberton Golf Club - Hattiesburg , Mississippi

Timberton Golf Club was designed by TOUR professional Mark McCumber and is playable for all skill levels. Timberton has been named a Top-10 course in Mississippi and has been the site of numerous state championships and USGA and PGA qualifying events.

The nearby Hilton Garden Inn is offering a special golf rate that begins at $109 per night (double occupancy) and includes a free breakfast for two.

For reservations or more information please call 601.261.3770 or visit www.TimbertonGolf.com.

Revised: 08/02/2010 - Article Viewed 30,839 Times

About: Brian Weis

Brian Weis is the Publisher of GolfTrips.com, a network of golf travel and directory sites including GolfWisconsin.com, GolfMichigan.com, ArizonaGolfer.com, GolfAlabama.com, etc. Professionally, Brian is a member of the Golf Writers Association of America (GWAA), International Network of Golf (ING), Golf Travel Writers of America (GTWA), International Golf Travel Writers Association (IGTWA) and The Society of Hickory Golfers (SoHG). In 2016, Brian won The Shaheen Cup, an award given to a golf travel writer by his peers.

All of his life, Brian has been around the game of golf. As a youngster, Brian competed at all levels in junior and high school golf. Brian had a zero chance for a college golf scholarship, so he worked on the grounds crew at West Bend Country Club to pay for his University of Wisconsin education. In his adult years, his passion for the game collided with his entrepreneurial spirit and in 2004 launched GolfWisconsin.com. In 2007, the idea for a network of local golf directory sites formed and GolfTrips.com was born. Today, the network consists of a site in all 50 states supported by national sites like GolfTrips.com, GolfGuide.com and GolfPackages.com. It is an understatement to say, Brian is passionate about promoting golf and golf travel on a local, regional, national and international level.

On the golf course, Brian is known as a fierce weekend warrior that fluctuates between a 5-9 handicap. With a soft fade, known as "The Weis Slice", and booming 300+ drives, he can blast it out of bounds with the best of them.