resort · Bay St. Louis, MS · 18 holes
The Bridges Golf Club
The hardest course on the west coast of Mississippi, an Arnold Palmer marsh layout with more than 21 bridges and a 144 slope from the tips. Rates are $99-$109, and the casino's unlimited-golf hotel package is the better deal if you stay.
Tees, rating and slope
| Tee | Yards | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purple (The King's) | 6,841 | 72.9 / 144 | – |
| Gold (Championship) | 6,272 | 69.9 / 132 | – |
| White (Regular) | 5,883 | 73.6 / 139 | – |
| Teal (Forward) | 5,108 | 69.5 / 122 | – |
Course rating / slope, USGA Course Rating database where available.
Green fees
| Peak | $99 Mon/Wed/Thu, $109 Fri-Sun before 2 PM (TeeItUp online rate, Oct 28-Nov 8, 2026) |
|---|---|
| Summer | GolfNow Hot Deals seen for Aug-Oct 2026 ran about $48-$81 (prepaid). |
| Twilight | From 2 PM: $65 weekday / $75 weekend (Oct-Nov 2026) |
| Locals | Membership tiers (Platinum, Platinum non-resident, Gold, seasonal); prices not read. |
TeeItUp public rates for specific dates, read 2026-10-25. Spring 2027 rates are not yet loaded (outside the window).
Before you book
| Access | Casino-resort course at Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast (PENN Entertainment), open to the public through its TeeItUp booking site. Hotel golf packages: 'Golf Package' from $119 (one night, unlimited golf for one, $20 food credit). 'Double Golf Package' from $169 per person (overnight for two, unlimited golf for two, $50 food credit, promo DBLGOLF, call 228-469-2100). Memberships: Platinum, Platinum non-resident, Gold, seasonal. |
|---|---|
| Book ahead | About 14 days (times found through Nov 8, none on Nov 9-11, checked 2026-10-25). Also sold on GolfNow (facility 2037). |
| Overseed / closures | Not published. |
| Designer | Arnold Palmer (Palmer Course Design); billed as Mississippi's only Arnold Palmer Signature course |
| Opened | 1997 |
| Style | Marsh and wetland course on about 600 acres by the Bay of St. Louis, with live oaks, pines and magnolias. More than 21 wooden bridges total nearly a mile, plus bulkheads. |
| Carts | Cart included (TeeItUp rate is the cart rate). |
| Practice | Driving range (Google service options). |
| Drive from downtown Biloxi | 56 min (30.5 mi) |
| Phone | Pro shop 228-216-4068 (cell) / 228-463-4047 (office); ProShop@pennentertainment.com; packages 228-469-2100 |
| Address | 711 Hollywood Blvd, Bay St. Louis, MS 39520 |
Local knowledge
- If you are staying the night, the hotel Golf Package (from $119 with unlimited golf) costs about the same as a weekend green fee, and the room is included.
- Closed every Tuesday. Plan a Bay St. Louis trip around it.
- Move up a set. The Purple tees play 144 slope, and even the White tees are 139 slope for women.
- Twilight from 2 PM saves $34 per player.
Hole by hole
| Hole | Par | Yards* | Elev* | Hcp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 342 | -5 ft | ||
| 2 | 515 | 0 ft | ||
| 3 | 178 | -1 ft | ||
| 4 | 431 | +2 ft | ||
| 5 | 309 | +3 ft | ||
| 6 | 229 | +1 ft | ||
| 7 | 395 | -4 ft | ||
| 8 | 420 | +3 ft | ||
| 9 | 568 | -4 ft | ||
| 10 | 549 | -4 ft | ||
| 11 | 392 | +1 ft | ||
| 12 | 140 | +1 ft | ||
| 13 | 379 | 0 ft | ||
| 14 | 504 | +6 ft | ||
| 15 | 427 | -5 ft | ||
| 16 | 176 | +6 ft | ||
| 17 | 260 | -5 ft | ||
| 18 | 375 | +17 ft |
*Yards measured along the mapped centre line (OpenStreetMap), close to the middle tees. Elevation = how far the green sits above (+) or below (−) the tee, from USGS terrain data.
Recognition
- Tourism listing: 'Top 40 casino courses in the country' and 'Top 10 courses in Mississippi' (Golf Digest / Golfweek, years not stated)
Closest golf hotels
- Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast — 2 min, 0.4 mi
- Pearl Hotel — 10 min, 3.2 mi
- Ramada by Wyndham Diamondhead I-10/Gulfport — 24 min, 12.6 mi
Questions golfers ask
How much does it cost to play The Bridges Golf Club?
Green fees we have seen range from $65–$109, depending on season and time of day. Peak season: $99 Mon/Wed/Thu, $109 Fri-Sun before 2 PM (TeeItUp online rate, Oct 28-Nov 8, 2026)
How hard is The Bridges Golf Club?
From the back tees it measures 6,841 yards with a course rating of 72.9 and a slope of 144. 5 from the Purple tips (slope 144, the highest of any course in this area), 3 from Gold (132). Forced carries over marsh and many bridges.
How far ahead can you book The Bridges Golf Club?
About 14 days (times found through Nov 8, none on Nov 9-11, checked 2026-10-25). Also sold on GolfNow (facility 2037).
How far is The Bridges Golf Club from Biloxi?
About 56 minutes (30.5 miles) by road from downtown Biloxi in light traffic.
Guides that feature The Bridges
- Bay St. Louis golf: the west-coast cluster of five courses
- The best golf courses in Biloxi, ranked for a first visit
- The best time to golf in Biloxi, month by month
- The Biloxi buddies golf trip: group tee times, rooms and nights out
- Biloxi golf courses: every course you can play on the Mississippi coast
- Biloxi golf group hotel guide: rooms and suites for 4 to 12 golfers