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(JACKSON, Mississippi) – Widely regarded as the world’s best golf-and-gaming destination, Mississippi is responding to consumer, media and trade demand by launching a free e-newsletter that alerts discerning golf-and-resort lifestyle destination travelers and group decision-makers to value-laden opportunities and other newsworthy opportunities.
Participants enter at VisitMississippi.org/golf/ by requesting the free e-newsletter and providing an e-mail address. E-mail addresses will not be sold or outsourced.
The largely expenses-paid golf trip to Mississippi’s Gulf Coast includes two nights accommodation at Palace Casino Resort and two rounds of golf at The Preserve Golf Club, rated one of America’s top casino courses by GOLF, Golfweek and Golf Digest magazines – one of many Magnolia State courses to hold such trustworthy distinction.
Besides its golf-and-gaming destination stature, Mississippi’s after-golf activities are unique and utterly Southern. From the Blues and Country Music Trails, live entertainment shows, the Gulf Coast and Delta, the state is recognized as America’s True South – a place of rich history, heritage and architecture seamlessly meshed with a modern attractions and flourish.
Overall, Mississippi offers more than 150 golf courses in five distinct regions (The Delta, The Hills, The Pines, The Capital/River, The Coastal) with a variety of price points and designs. Besides golf, Mississippi is also famous for its year-round temperate weather, its many casino and entertainment venues and its food.
“Mississippi is the True South and the New South,” said Mary Beth Wilkerson, Tourism Director for the Mississippi Development Authority. “If we get people to visit once, we know they’ll fall in love with all we offer.”
To view all of the attractions available visit VisitMississippi.org/ or call toll-free 1-866-801-8551 and receive a free Golf Travel Guide and suggested itineraries.
About Mississippi Golf:
Attractions contributing to Mississippi’s growing popularity as the preferred golf-and-travel destination include:
• More than 150 courses offering a variety of price points and designs from world-class architects such as Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Jerry Pate and Tom Fazio
• Year-round golf weather with temperate conditions throughout five distinct regions — The Hills, The Delta, The Capital/River, The Pines, The Coastal
• Home to two annual PGA Tour events: The Mississippi Gulf Resort Classic of the Champions Tour, played at Fallen Oak (March 30-April 3, 2011) and The Viking Classic of the PGA Tour, played at Annadale Country Club (July 14-19, 2011)
• Third-largest gaming destination in North America, featuring exciting gaming, upscale shopping, live entertainment, luxurious spas and internationally acclaimed golf courses
• Birthplace of Blues, rock ‘n roll and country music. Mississippi Blues Trail markers are placed at key sites throughout the state to honor blues musicians and give visitors insight into this special musical heritage
• World-famous, authentic southern cuisine offering savory barbecue, fresh seafood and French-Cajun delicacies
• A busy calendar of more than 400 unique events scheduled throughout the year
• A host of non-golf activities including boating, fishing, bird-watching, hiking, biking, hunting, camping and more
For more information visit www.visitmississippi.org or call toll-free 1-866-801-8551
Contact:
Gary Trask
978.228.0314
Buffalo Communications
gtrask@billycaspergolf.com
Dan Shepherd
703.891.3320
Buffalo Communications
dshepherd@billycaspergolf.com
www.buffalocommunications.com
