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4.0
230 Reviews (230)
5 Stars
71
4 Stars
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3 Stars
26
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.1
Layout
3.9
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.9
83.3%
Recommend this course
208 out of 230 reviews
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4.0
6 Reviews (6)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
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2 Stars
0
1 Stars
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Conditions
3.8
Value
4.3
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.5
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.7
83.3%
Recommend this course
5 out of 6 reviews
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4.0
21 Reviews (21)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
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3 Stars
3
2 Stars
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Conditions
3.9
Value
4.1
Layout
3.9
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.6
81.0%
Recommend this course
17 out of 21 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6440 yards
Slope 118
Rating 69.2

Sand and water come in to play on 13 holes at venerable Sunkist Country Club, which was established in 1953, making it one of the original golf destinations on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

The 18-hole semi-private course was designed by Roland Robertson and features New Champions Bermuda greens. Sunkist Country Club measures 6,319 yards from the longest tees and has a slope rating of 121 and a 70.3 USGA rating. The golf course features three sets of tees for different skill levels.

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Course Details

Year Built 1953
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Mississippi (2016 #9)

Reviews

4.0
230 Reviews (230)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 13
Watching the Game 6
Course Challenges Include:
Undulating Greens 16
Water Hazards 10
Bunkers 7
This course/club is great for:
Locals 18
Seniors 16
Beginners 10
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 20
Near Local Attractions 12
Worth the Drive 9

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Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not your first choice

Not sure as to why, but the course was in bad shape. The greens were awful and the traps needed some TLC. The layout was nice but not accurately reflected on yardage markers on the course or scorecard. As I am not a local I cannot say for certainty but the groups of players, both high and low handicappers, were slow...very slow. If I was assured the greens recovered and the pace of play improved, I would play again and recommend the course. However, as is avoid.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Course

Sunkist Country Club was a fun experience, played late in the afternoon and had only a couple of slow holes with pace of play. The greens were immaculant and rolled fast and true. Fairways had just been punched and aereted but still rolled consistent. Had some tricky holes with fun designs and overall just a great experience. They will be punching and aerating the greens may 1st-15th so I probably wouldn't play there during that time frame however any other time it is a great place to play and challenge your golf game.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Sunkist

Beautiful day in MS and a perfect day for golf. Course was in fairly decent shape. They were core aerating the day we played. Greens in great shape.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course for price paid

Greens ran great and somewhat true. Fairways could use some work. Overall great experience and very great and welcoming staff.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Front 9

the front 9 fairways and greens are in poor condition. On the back 9, they were good to very good. Overall cleanliness and upkeep were 4 stars.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

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SunKist is a straight ahead, well maintained course.
There is nothing tricky about it, Play moved along well, the greens were in good shape. Overall much better condition than the other area courses.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Fun Outing

I'm from New Orleans, but often spend the weekend in the Bay St. Louis. I really enjoy this course because of the elevation changes. Being from New Orleans, elevation changes barely exist. While this course isn't long (~6250 from the tips) there are some really great holes with blinds shots, shots over water, doglegs & uphill/downhill. The greens have been in great shape every time I've played and roll true, while not being crazy fast or frustratingly slow. I'll happily make the drive to play there again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Mounded greens

Fairways run next to each other which allow you to spray tee shots on some holes and get away with it. Of course, this also results in groups playing toward you on your hole when they mishit. Due to mounded greens, if you miss short front, you are fine, but miss green to left or right and your wedge game will be tested. Greens are fast.

I play this course 15+ times a year. One of the best values you will find on the MS coast.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Biloxi golfing fun!

Enjoyed playing with Mike and Roger from Ft. Walton, Fl. Thanks GolfNow for making it possible.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens are smooth

Enjoyed another great round at Sunkist as always friendly staff great course conditions and wonderful pace-of-play. The greens were in the best shape I've ever seen them extremely smooth and pretty quick another great round

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice public course

Nice course, leafs are are on the course and could be cleaned up. Driving range is lacking grass. Fun course for all levels of players, most greens are raised.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not What Was Expected

They allow groups of 5 behind a single and no one plays through. 20-25 minutes sometimes waiting to hit a shot. Course condition was not at all what was expected for $35. Many patches in fairways of just sand. (Not sand traps) doubtful will play this course again.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Good Time on Nice Course

I'm a novice golfers and I enjoyed this course. The fairways are fairly wide which was great for me.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Course

Course was in good condition, will play again if I pas through Biloxi.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Above average, highly recommended

Overall a good value, especially if you are military the discount is excellent. Tee boxes and greens very well maintained. Course condition was well above average for the time of year. A few areas had some standing water due to poor drainage but otherwise no issues. Very empty during the early morning but tee times seemed to fill up around 10am on the weekend. Fairways often ran parallel, thus shanked or mishit balls frequently ended up on adjacent fairways, interrupting pace of play.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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