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You can't spend all your time in the casinos, right? Enjoy the beach, breeze and a round of golf while visiting Biloxi. Here is a sampling of golf courses in the Biloxi/Gulfport area to help you plan your time on the green. Also, the Mississippi Gulf Coast Golf Association is a great resource.
 Dogwood Hills Golf Course
BILOXI GOLF COURSES
President Broadwater Golf Club
200 Beauvoir Road
Biloxi, MS
(228) 385-4081
Architect: Earl Stone
Greens fees: $20 to $49
Difficulty: For all levels
Interesting fact: Water is everywhere along the golf course at Broadwater Beach Resort. Fourteen of 18 holes involve water. This course was the site of a 1974 PGA Tour qualifying event.
Hotels nearby: Edgewater Inn, Quality Inn Biloxi, Econo Lodge Keesler, La Quinta Inn & Suites Biloxi
Dogwood Hills Golf Course
17476 Dogwood Hills Dr.
Biloxi, MS
(228) 392-9805
Architect: Brent Williams
Greens fees: $30 to $36.75, depending on the season
Difficulty: Challenging
Interesting fact: The golf course at Dogwood Hills opened in 1991 and is one of the area's most scenic courses.
Hotels nearby: Econo Lodge Inn & Suites
Edgewater Bay Golf Club
2674 Pass Road
Biloxi, MS
(228) 388-9670
Architects: Harry Collis, Jack Daray
Greens fees: $30
Difficulty: Flat, but challenging
Interesting fact: It is important to note that wind is a factor when playing Edgewater Bay.
Hotels nearby: Howard Johnson Express Inn Biloxi
Southwind Golf Club
15312 Dismuke Drive
Biloxi, MS
(228) 396-8555
Architect: Chuck Gregory
Greens fees: $25
Difficulty: Flat, but challenging due to wind and water
Interesting fact: New owners recently invested more than $1 million to renovate the golf course, formerly known as Blackjack Bay Golf Links.
Hotels nearby: Days Inn Ocean Springs, Quality Inn Ocean Springs, Howard Johnson Inn, Best Western Cypress Creek, Red Carpet Inn Suites
 Sunkist Country Club
Sunkist Country Club
2381 Sunkist Country Club Road
Biloxi, MS
(228) 388-3961
Architect: Roland
Greens fees: $22.50 (9 holes); $45 (18 holes)
Difficulty: For all levels
Interesting fact: Walking is not allowed on this course.
Hotels nearby: La Quinta Inn & Suites, Edgewater Inn, Econo Lodge Keesler
GULFPORT GOLF COURSES
Great Southern Golf Club
2000 Beach Dr.
Gulfport, MS
(228) 896-3536
Architect: Donald Ross
Greens fees: $25 to $30
Difficulty: All levels
Interesting fact: Great Southern Golf Club is the oldest golf course in Mississippi and overlooks the Gulf of Mexico.
Hotels nearby: Courtyard by Marriott Gulfport Beachfront, Best Western Beach View Inn, Island View Casino Resort, Edgewater Inn, La Quinta Inn & Suites
Gulfport Par 3 Golf Course
700 34th St.
Gulfport, MS
(228) 868-3809
Greens fees: $10 to $15
Difficulty: All levels
Interesting fact: This 18-hole course has nine holes open for night play.
Hotels nearby: Comfort Inn Beachview, Super 8 Gulfport
Pine Bayou Golf Course
7th St. and Colby Ave.
(228) 871-2494
Architect: Earl Stone
Greens fees: $9 (18 holes), $6 (9 holes). This is a walking course.
Difficulty: All levels
Interesting fact: A tee shot over the water is necessary on signature hole No. 5.
Hotels nearby: Royal Beach Hotel, Days Inn, Grand Casino Gulfport Resort, Best Western Beach View Inn, Island View Casino Resort
 Windance Country Club
Tramark Golf Club
13756 Washington Ave.
Gulfport, MS
(228) 868-9953
Architect: Floyd Trehern
Greens fees: $9 to $14
Difficulty: Challenging
Interesting fact: The course features two sets of tees for different skill levels and is a full PGA facility.
Hotels nearby: Comfort Inn Gulfport, Days Inn Gulfport
Windance Country Club
19385 Champion Circle
Gulfport, MS
(228) 832-4871
Architect: Mark McCumber
Greens fees:
Difficulty:
Interesting fact: According to the Windance Web site, Windance has hosted both the Ben Hogan and Nike tours with past winners, including 2003 U.S. Open Champion Jim Furyk, Tom Lehman, and Alan Doyle.
Hotels nearby: Island View Casino and Resort
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