By Tim Corser, 517.Golf
Pearl River Resort and Dancing Rabbit
What if I told you that you could play Augusta National, without actually being in Augusta?
In the heart of Mississippi awaits a legendary experience with two beautiful eighteen-hole golf courses designed by Tom Fazio and Jerry Pate. Commonly referred to as the “Augusta You Can Play.”
The golf adventure at the Pearl River Resort starts with a legendary clubhouse set among the Azaleas, that steal the show in April, just like the Masters. The two championship courses, “Dancing Rabbit” and “The Oaks” sit on a rolling piece of terrain with elevated tees and slopes a plenty that provide side-hill, down-hill and up-hill lies to test your golf game.
The course boasts special ‘stay & play’ features, along with several other amenities. Golfers can stay in comfortable rooms on the second floor of the clubhouse, which are equipped with whirlpools, a common room, plus they include your own golf cart for access around the grounds.
Golfers can also choose to stay at the Golden Moon Casino at Pearl River with two casinos, plus they offer some of Mississippi’s finest dining options and world-class spa.
Pearl River Resort is owned and operated by the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians. The resort includes two casinos, Silver Star and Golden Moon. In addition, a 23-acre waterpark Geyser Falls has every water slide and attraction any kid could want. Even big kids like the cooling water attractions at Geyser Park, especially after a hot day on the golf course.
The two casinos feature a variety of slot machines, table games and sportsbook for those looking for a little more excitement off the golf course.
With over 1,0000 rooms in the two hotels, two casinos, spa, water park and 36-holes of golf, The Pearl River Resort has something for everyone in the family.
Jackson, Mississippi
Just a short drive west of Pearl River Resort lies Jackson, Mississippi, which is the home of the blues, soul food and the civil rights movement.
Mississippi was ground zero for the civil rights movement and two museums located in downtown Jackson explain the historical role it played in the civil rights movement. The Museum of Mississippi History takes visitors through the growth of the southern state and the Civil Rights Museum documents the struggles of African Americans gaining true freedom in the state. The Civil Rights museum is a very powerful experience and will leave an indelible image for every person that visits.
Cathead Distillery 
The Cathead Distillery, located in Jackson, is the first distillery to be operated in Mississippi. The state outlawed alcohol in 1907 and Mississippi was the last state to repeal prohibition. Two college friends shared a dream to operate and own their own distillery and rewrote history in 2010, when they began production.
They currently produce Cathead Vodka, Bristow Gin, hoodoo Chicory Liqueur, Old South Bourbon and Cathead Sparkling. They also have plans to begin production of an American Scotch.
The Refuge
On the eastern edge of Jackson, near the airport the new Sheraton Flowood Refuge Hotel includes a comfortable night’s stay, plus golfers will enjoy the Refuge Golf Club. The Pro Shop is actually on the first floor of the hotel and guests can walk out the back of the hotel lobby and onto the first tee.
The 18-hole championship golf course was originally designed by Roy Case and is one of the top public courses in the state. Recently the course underwent a complete renovation, which added three new holes and provides a more playable track.
During your stay be sure to visit the rooftop bar for a cool refreshment while enjoying a gorgeous Mississippi sunset.
Mississippi has history, delicious food, a musical flair and great golf. For more information visit: https://bit.ly/3A4enfo
