Built in 1908, the Great Southern Course is the oldest golf course in Mississippi. Its 101 years nearly equal my golf score...on the front nine. It is a grand old course that hugs the Gulf of Mexico. Some of the trees are so enormous, they must have been planted when the course opened, about the same time as the old southern mansions that border the course were built.
The course really took a hit when Katrina came through but under the watchful eye of Henry Robinson, (the 60 year old course boss whose drive off the first tee put us all to shame) it is on its way back to glory! Green fees are just $25 M-Th and $30 F-Su and holidays. The course opens up for walkers after 2:00. Just the perfect time for kids to take their TowCaddys for a few holes.
Great Southern is on hwy 90 in Gulfport, Mississippi. Across the highway from the Gulf Of Mexico. The view, looking over the gulf from hole #4 rivals the 5th hole at Coeur d’Alene in northern Idaho. I have golfed both and like Great Southern better. Green fees are about a quarter of Coeur d’Alene, and Henry is such a great guy, he makes the view that much nicer. Go by the course. After the tragedy of Katrina, we should support them. This course really should be a historic landmark.
Photos:#1 This turtle may need it shell for more than predators (see below).
#2 Brad Mertz' drive hits a tee box marker and bounces back about 50 yards.
#3 The view of the Gulf coast off the 4th tee.
#4 One of the trees that seemed to move to block my shot.
#5 I can't believe the view!
#6 No. Cooper wasn't looking for my ball.
#7 Lots of interest in the TowCaddy (or Mike Macfarlane).
#8 Darren Chamberlain wearing his Sunday socks.
2 comments:
Hey Howard-nice tow caddy! the pictures are awesome and i am putting your link on my blog! Good luck with it all and the final product looks awesome!
nanny
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