Quotes
“The Mississippi Gulf Coast has a unique
flavor and charm. Southern hospitality
is for real, and it abounds.”
“I can unequivocally state that
the Mississippi Gulf Coast is the
nation’s best golf-and-casino gaming
destination, bar none. If it isn’t, I’ve
not seen a better one.”
- American Lifestyle magazine
“While Las Vegas and Atlantic City cater mostly to the
high-rolling golfer, Mississippi’s most attractive feature
is its value.”
“Perhaps the highest praise a golf course can receive is that
it feels old, but plays modern and Fallen Oak fits that bill…
what’s earned Fallen Oak as the best public golf course in
Mississippi is its commitment to the experience.”
“While the casinos haven’t proven to be any luckier in
Mississippi than anywhere else, it’s a sure bet that the
golf is some of America’s best.”
- GolfChannel.com
“Make no mistake about it. Three years after one of the
most horrific natural disasters in U.S. history, the Gulf Coast
of Mississippi and its impressive roster of golf courses are
back in championship form…it’s easy to see why the Gulf
Coast of Mississippi is now considered one of the top golfand-
gaming destinations in the U.S.”
“Fallen Oak is truly a one-of-a-kind golf experience.”
“Nature, beauty and ‘pure golf’ collide here at The Preserve
where Jerry Pate transformed 245 acres of land into a
spectacular layout that is surrounded by 1,800 acres of
dedicated nature preserve.”
- New England Golf Monthly
“As a golf destination, southern Mississippi
redefines value within our lower forty-eight
states. You get that fabled southern hospitality
and graciousness, plus more than twenty courses
offering exceptional variety, quality and increasing
acclaim from the golfing press.”
“Shell Landing has several memorable par3s,
but the last of them may leave the strongest
impression...the 17th is not particularly difficult,
but it’s a beautiful shot.”
“The Preserve Golf Club is sensational, offering
technical challenges and a visual feast…Jerry
Pate’s design has no trick holes, just a variety of
good ones with high shot values.”
“Grand Bear is a Jack Nicklaus Signature Design. Among golf brands, that is like
saying a piece of jewelry came from Tiffany’s. It speaks to quality, from the
setting, to the conditioning, the clubhouse, and the service. Need we add that the
routing is terrific?”
- ABC KGO-TV San Francisco
“There are many places to visit in this great
country if you have a hankering for games of
chance and good old Mississippi – the third
largest gaming destination in the U.S. – is right
up there with the best of them.”
“While a visit to Mississippi’s Gulf Coast is an
entirely different experience than Sin City, it’s
a trip that provides plenty to do for all kinds of
people – particularly those who like to gamble,
listen to live music, golf and eat.”
“In addition to eight casinos in the Biloxi area
there are also more than 20 golf courses.
It’s not very often that on the same short
golf trip you can hit courses designed by the
likes of Jack Nicklaus, Davis Love III, Jerry
Pate and Tom Fazio but that’s exactly what
was accomplished during my brief trip.”
“When a woman said to me ‘Y’all come back
real soon now, you hear?’ as I was checking
out of my hotel, I immediately smiled back
with an affirmative nod. I will most certainly
return. My insatiable appetite for gaming,
golf and good eats would never forgive me
if I didn’t.”
- Casino City Times
“When I plan a golf trip, I’m looking for something out of the
ordinary – something that stands out and is different from
what I play every day. When planning a trip to Mississippi’s
Gulf Coast, you’ll have little trouble finding courses that fit
that bill.”
“Fallen Oak is a must-play, at least once. There isn’t a bad
hole on the course.”
“Four years ago when Hurricane Katrina made her presence
felt, it was unclear how well the affected areas would respond.
Mississippi’s Gulf Coast has bounced back rather nicely. And
courses like Fallen Oak, Grand Bear, The Preserve and Shell
Landing have played a major role in that rebound.”
- The Birmingham News
“In just the last decade the coast of Mississippi
has grown from a provincial golf backwater to one
of America’s gaming meccas, boasting a collection
of courses at the top end that compare favorably
to almost any resort destination.”
“In addition to Fallen Oak, four other prominent
courses, all opened since 1999, showcase the
area’s exotic lowland scenery to round out a
casino/golf experience that rivals Las Vegas (one
could argue the golf is better here).”
- Golf Georgia