Looking to play the best golf courses in Mississippi? GolfReviewsGuide.com picks out the top courses to play in Mississippi.

Mississippi isn’t exactly Nevada, however, gambling is a little more a part of tourism in this state than a lot of other ones.

That’s why you can expect casino/resort golf courses when you peruse through your options of golf venues in Mississippi.

Below are our five top recommendations for the best golf courses in Mississippi including some selections that are public courses. We think you’ll find something to plan your trip around among these gems.

The Preserve Golf Club

The Preserve Golf Club, located in Vancleave, Mississippi, is a par-71 course at 6,774 yards and gets the top vote.

Jerry Pate designed this course, one which golfers should expect pristine natural surroundings near a nature preserve.

The live oaks will pose as a threat to those that don’t pay attention to their lurching character over the course’s fairways.

A public course, The Preserve Golf Club has been judged as accessible and of great value in the past and it is certainly a course that should not be missed.

Country Club of Jackson

The Country Club of Jackson is located in Jackson, Mississippi, and is a renowned gem designed by the legendary golf course architect Dick Wilson.

This 18-hole course boasts a challenging yet picturesque layout that has earned it a reputation as one of the premier golf destinations in the region.

The course hosts the Sanderson Farms Championship on the PGA Tour and is a par-72, with a total yardage that can stretch over 7,300 yards from the championship tees.

A traditional parkland-style course, it provides a stern test for golfers of all skill levels with undulating fairways, strategically placed bunkers, and fast, well-manicured greens.

Fallen Oak Golf Course

Located near Saucier, Mississippi, the Fallen Oak Golf Course is a private par-72 venue that opened in 2006.

At 7,487 yards this Tom Fazio creation is close to the Pascagoula River State Wildlife Management Area. Fazio, considered to be one of the greatest golf course designers in the world, didn’t miss the mark with Fallen Oak.

A resort and casino golf course, Fallen Oak is for those that stay at the Beau Rivage Resort & Casino. You will find this in Biloxi on the shores of the Gulf of Mexico.

Annandale Golf Club

A private course located in Madison, Mississippi, the Annandale Golf Club‘s golf course is a par-72 venue at 7,199 yards in length.

Jack Nicklaus, who had “fun” in mind when he remodeled the course early in the 2000s, redesigned the venue and certainly it has been a successful venture thus far.

Considered a course for the purists that are out there, expect a vibrant array of green coloring throughout this entertaining and challenging layout.

Mississippi State University Golf Course

Located near Starkville, Mississippi, the Mississippi State University Golf Course opened in 1989.

It is a public golf course at a short length of just 6,624 yards. A par-71 affair, the course is the design of Brian T. Ault.

While not the most famous course in the state, expect a well-maintained course with fast greens but nothing too tricky and coming in at a great value for a round.