Mississippi golf by the numbers
Number of courses and U.S. rank: 144 (33)*#N#Number of golfers per capita rank: 49*#N#Average public-course greens fees: $$ out of $$$*#N#Average daily temp and rank: 63.4 (6)#N#Annual precipitation and rank: 59.0 in. (3)
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We empower and hold accountable a group of 97 well-traveled — and well-connected — golfers/aficionados, each capable of expressing their own sense of design excellence at the highest level. The group is seasoned and experienced — we look for raters who know what’s out there, what’s changing and what’s coming down the pike.
When was the preserve golf course opened?
Opened for play in 2006, the 18-hole layout at The Preserve Golf Club is a fine example of just how well a course can enhance the natural aesthetic of the surrounding landscape.
When was the Laurel Country Club founded?
Founded in 1917, Laurel Country Club engaged Scottish professional Seymour Dunn to set out a course for the membership. Two years later, the layout was ready for play, hosting its first tournament on 14 February 1920.
Which state has the lowest per capita income?
The Magnolia State of Mississippi lies in the American South, with Jackson doubling up as both its capital and largest city. With around three million people living inside its borders, Mississippi is said to be the poorest state in the country with the lowest per capita income, even though it enjoys the lowest cost of living in ...
Is Bethpage Black a difficult course?
As a sign on the first tee states, Bethpage Black is an extremely difficult course recommended only for highly skilled players. The Black will host its first PGA Championship in 2019. 100 Greatest Public History: Ranked since 2003. Highest ranking: No. 3, 2003-04.
Is Pronghorn a private course?
When it first opened, Pronghorn was strictly private and its Nicklaus Course was ranked second by Golf Digest among America's Best New Private Courses of 2004. Four years ago, the club (which also has a Fazio-designed 18) began allowing public play on its Nicklaus track.
