Gulf StatesFollow the course - Rich trails of Louisiana, Alabama and Mississippi
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By Bob Seligman
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Finally, don’t forget to bring extra money, particularly if you’re playing in Mississippi, where there are 12 casinos (and 16 golf courses) along the 26-mile Golf Coast Golf Trail, including the king of all Mississippi gaming centers, Tunica (www.tunicamiss.com).
When To Go
Mild year-round temps translate into 12 solid months of tee times. Of course, expect cooler temps in the winter months, and humid heat, as well as the greatest amount of precipitation, in the summer months.
| Average Temps | | | New Orleans, La.
(High/Low, °F)
January 63°/45°
February 66°/48°
March 73°/55°
April 79°/60°
May 85°/68°
June 90°/73°
July 92°/75°
August 92°/75°
September 88°/72°
October 81°/62°
November 72°/54°
December 65°/48° | Birmingham, Ala
(High/Low, °F)
January 52°/36°
February 56°/37°
March 66°/42°
April 74°/44°
May 81°/57°
June 65°/87°
July 89°/69°
August 99°/68°
September 83°/62°
October 74°/50°
November 67°/42°
December 57°/38°
| Gulfport, Miss.
(High/Low, °F)
January 61°/42°
February 64°/45°
March 69°/51°
April 76°/58°
May 83°/66°
June 87°/71°
July 89°/73°
August 90°/74°
September 87°/69°
October 79°/58°
November 71°/51°
December 63°/45°
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Where To Play
| Louisiana | | Carter Plantation
(Springfield)
 David Toms shows love for his home state with the subtle, yet challenging design.
Par 72, 7050 yards (74.4/140)
(David Toms)
(225) 294-9855
www.carterplantation.com | Olde Oaks
(Haughton)
 Hal Sutton’s tribute to the natural Louisiana environment.
Meadow 9
Par 36, 3681 yards
Cypress 9
Par 36, 3681 yards
The Oak 9
Par 36 3622 yards
(Hal Sutton)
(318) 742-0333
www.oldeoaksgolf.com
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| Graywood Golf Club
(Lake Charles)
 Home to some of the strongest par-3s in the state.
Par 72, 7233 yards
(337) 562-1663
www.graywoodllc.com | Tamahka Trails
(Marksville)
 Routinely hosts local US Open qualifying tournaments.
Par 72, 7019 yards (74.4/133)
(Steve Smyers)
(318) 240-6300
www.paragoncasinoresort.com
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| TPC of Louisiana at Fairfield
(Avondale)
 Home of the PGA Tour’s HP Classic of New Orleans.
Par 72, 7600 yards
(Pete Dye)
(504) 436-8721
www.tpclouisiana.com | |
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