Magnolia state features more than 150 golf courses in five distinct regions with a variety of price points and designs
(JACKSON, Mississippi) – Golf season will soon be fading in many parts of North America, but it is prime time in Mississippi. Temperate fall and winter weather are two the many reasons why now is an excellent time to book stay-and-play packages to the Magnolia State. Take advantage of the wide variety of designs and price points available in the state’s more than 150 golf courses that cover five distinct regions (The Delta, The Hills, The Pines, The Capital/River, The Coastal).
These stay-and-play packages are available and indicative of the quality and variety offered. For others go to VisitMississippi.org/ or call toll-free 1-866-801-8551 and receive a free Golf Travel Guide and suggested itineraries.
The Bridges Golf Club
The Bridges Golf Club is Mississippi’s only Arnold Palmer Signature golf course and is set among 600 acres of moss-draped live oaks, pines, magnolias and scenic views of saltwater marsh. The course also features tee boxes to accommodate golfers of all skill levels and 21 bridges that span nearly one mile in length.
Located on 600 waterfront acres, Hollywood Casino in Bay St. Louis offers 1,200 of the latest reel, video slot and video poker machines as well as a poker room, free wireless Internet in the guest rooms and a pool and cabana bar.
The Stay-and-Play Package starts at $59 per golfer (Sunday through Thursday) and includes:
* One round of golf
* One night accommodation at Hollywood Casino
* Free $10 slot machine play and a 10% discount in The Bridges pro shop
For reservations or more information please call 1-800-WIN-BIG -2 (1-800-946-2442) or visit www.HollywoodCasinobsl.com/golf/. Offer is valid through Dec. 29. 2010.
Dancing Rabbit Golf Club
Dancing Rabbit’s Azaleas Course is ranked No. 32 in GOLF Magazine’s biennial “2010 Best Courses You Can Play” in America and was listed No. 2 in the state. The Oaks Course, meanwhile, earned the No. 4 spot in the prestigious best-in-state rankings and just recently completed the renovation of all bunkers and switched from bent grass to Bermuda greens.
Pearl River Resort offers two casino/hotel properties featuring Las Vegas-Style gaming at the Silver Star Hotel & Casino and Golden Moon Hotel & Casino. Together these two properties offer more than 5,000 slot machines, 115 table games and 14 poker tables as well as 1,000 luxurious guest room and 16 restaurants to choose from.
The Stay-and-Play Packages start at $173.44 per night (Monday through Thursday), per golfer and include:
* A round of golf (including cart) at either The Oaks or The Azaleas Course
* One night accommodation at the Golden Moon Casino Hotel or the Silver Star Casino Hotel
* Breakfast and transportation to and from the hotel as well as golf club storage
Weekend rates are $248.94 per night per golfer. For reservations or more information please call 1.866.44PEARL (1.866.447.3275) or visit www.DancingRabbitGolf.com.
Tunica National Golf & Tennis
Tunica has been dubbed the “South’s Casino Capital” because of the many gaming and casino options, but there are also some great golfing options in this city, which is located approximately 30 miles south of Memphis. Tunica National is a Mark McCumber-design that covers 212 acres of rolling terrain and manicured greens. The course features five sets of tees, uplink GPS in every golf cart and a 360-degree driving range as well as a 20,000 square-foot clubhouse, golf training academy and four Davis Cup indoor clay tennis courts.
The Weekday Golf Package is $200 per player and includes:
* Two-night stay at one of Tunica’s world-class casinos
* Two rounds of golf
* Two lunches at Murphy’s Bar and Grill
The Weekend Golf Package (Friday – Saturday) is $280 per player. These rates are based on double occupancy in the hotel rooms and are for groups of eight or more. Taxes are not included in any package price.
For reservations or more information please call 1.866.833.6331 or visit www.TunicaNational.com.
Contact:
Gary Trask, 978.228.0314
Buffalo Communications
gtrask@billycaspergolf.com
Dan Shepherd, 703.891.3320
Buffalo Communications
dshepherd@billycaspergolf.com
www.buffalocommunications.com
