We stayed 2 nights 9/26 & 27 @ Harrahs Gulf Coast in Biloxi. Got rained out 9/27 @ Harrah’s Grand Bear $100 wknd green fee. Beautiful setting 6 miles deep in DeSoto National Forest. We plan to return. There is another course owned by Beaux Rivage (MGM) Fallen Oak not far ranked as #4 casino owned course in country $200 wknd green fee. Player card discounts 10 – 20% are available.

Fri 9/28 played RTJ Magnolia Grove Crossings course. Recently renovated. Good condition firm new greens but not that difficult for most of us. Stayed in downtown Mobile. Neat area with buildings that look similar to New Orleans.

Sat 9/29 played RTJ Lakewood golf club Dogwood Course in Point Clear about 30 minutes north of Gulf Shores. Course renovated last year. 47 years old right on Mobile Bay Much tighter but flatter layout with a lot of water hazards. Scores were higher across the board here.

Sun 9/30 played Magnolia Grove Crossings. Conditions were not up to RTJ standards but still good. Drainage problems in parts of fairways & a few stressed areas on a few greens. More challenging layout off the tee. High & low scores of the weekend for most of us.

Clubhouses are all identical and magnificent as are practice areas.

Next trip is either Opeilika near Auburn or Muscle Shoals an southeast of Memphis.