Avid Golf Travelers Can Now Easily Access Comprehensive Information about Courses, Accommodations and Packages Online
(JACKSON, Mississippi) – The Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) Division of Tourism today announces that its comprehensive, 2007 Golf Guide is live and can be viewed by visiting http://www.visitmississippi.org/golf/ and clicking on the ONLINE GOLF GUIDE icon.
The state’s 2007 Golf Guide lists information about courses, accommodations and package information, including breaking down the info into Mississippi’s five diverse topographical and cultural regions:
The Delta – birthplace of the Blues and comprised of Northwestern flatlands
The Hills – home of gently rolling, Northeastern landscapes
The Pines – located in the Central-East part of the state and blanketed with quiet forests
The Capital/River – with its winding waterways and rich history in the state’s Central-Southwest
The Coastal – located in the South and featuring the Gulf of Mexico’s sparkling water and beaches
"Avid travelers and golfers are increasingly looking online for information and we’re committed to doing everything we can to make it easy for them to visit our great state," says Mississippi’s Tourism Division Director D. Craig Ray.
Mississippi’s is the nation’s greatest golf-and-gaming tourism star thanks to the more than two dozen resort casinos throughout the state, many with acclaimed golf clubs as amenities.
Several more resorts, casinos and new courses opened in 2006 and others are slated to debut in 2007.
These include:
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Biloxi (Summer 2007 scheduled opening)
The Preserve Golf Club, a Jerry Pate design and amenity of the Palace Casino
Fallen Oak, a Tom Fazio design and amenity of Beau Rivage Resort & Casino
The Dogwoods at Hugh White State Park (Gary Roger Baird design), one of three top-notch courses found in state parks (Mallard Point and Quail Hollow are others)
Attractions contributing to Mississippi’s growing popularity as a preferred golf-and-travel destination are:
Great year-round weather and direct flights from major carriers
More than 150 courses offering all price points and design varieties in five distinct regions
New and existing courses designed by top golf course architects that garner national recognition
World-famous cuisine, blues music and luxurious casino resorts offering big-name entertainment
Family-themed attractions of all types
Widespread acclaim from the annual PGA Tour golf tournament held in Jackson
History, heritage and architecture, including Antebellum Era mansions turned award-winning B&B venues.
In addition to being annually acclaimed for its great golf courses and other tourism attractions, Mississippi has collected a slew of distinctions recently. For instance, ZAGAT Survey, Golf Digest, Golfweek and Golf magazines have previously rated Mississippi courses as some of the best in the nation.
For more information about Mississippi golf, gaming and other tourism opportunities call 1-866-801-8551 or visit www.visitmississippi.org.
Contact:
Dan Shepherd, 703-891-3320
Buffalo Communications
dshepherd@billycaspergolf.com