semi-private · Diamondhead, MS · 18 holes
The Club at Diamondhead - Cardinal Course
The better of Diamondhead's two property-owner courses, sitting next to the coast's only indoor/outdoor golf academy. Rack rate is $115 all-in, but the online sheet runs about $70-$107. It is a solid, wooded member-style round west of the Bay.
Tees, rating and slope
| Tee | Yards | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 6,729 | 72.4 / 131 | – |
| Blue/White | 6,572 | 71.9 / 132 | – |
| White | 6,128 | 71.0 / 128 | – |
| White/Gold | 5,923 | 69.0 / 125 | – |
| Gold | 5,596 | 72.4 / 123 | – |
| Gold/Red | 5,350 | 71.1 / 120 | – |
| Red | 4,950 | 69.2 / 117 | – |
| Black (par 71) | 4,084 | 63.7 / 105 | – |
Course rating / slope, USGA Course Rating database where available.
Green fees
| Peak | $115 rack rate, any day, before 12:30 PM (2026 card; includes green fee, cart, tax and range balls) |
|---|---|
| Shoulder | $95 after 12:30 PM DST (rack) |
| Twilight | $75 after 2:30 PM DST (rack). The online public sheet was cheaper on Oct 26, 2026: $84.48 (12:27 PM), $65.78 (12:36-1:48 PM) or $47.09 (from 2:42 PM) per player plus a $23 cart, so about $107 / $89 / $70 all-in. |
| Locals | POA members $85 / $75 after 12:30 / $65 after 2:30. Badge rate (first responders, active or retired military, teachers, clergy) is the POA rate. Juniors $35. Same-day replay $35. 9 holes about 30% off, only after 12:30 PM. |
2026 golf rates on the club Golf Shop page and live public tee sheet prices, both read 2026-10-25.
Before you book
| Access | Owned by the Diamondhead Property Owners Association (POA). Members and property owners pay less, but the club runs a public online tee sheet and posts public daily rates. Restaurants and the Golf Academy are open to the public. |
|---|---|
| Book ahead | About 14 days (public tee sheet date tabs ran Oct 26-Nov 8 when checked 2026-10-25). Also listed on GolfNow/TeeOff (facility 2043). |
| Overseed / closures | Not published. The practice facility is closed Monday mornings until 1 PM for maintenance (club site). |
| Designer | Earl Stone (GolfPass also lists John LaFoy) |
| Opened | 1978 |
| Style | Wooded parkland course, the newer and usually higher-rated of Diamondhead's two 18s |
| Carts | Rack rates include cart/trail fee. The online sheet adds $23 per cart. Walking allowed only after 2:30 PM DST. |
| Practice | Full practice facility next to the indoor/outdoor Golf Academy. Range balls are included before play at rack rate. |
| Dress code | Appropriate golf attire, no metal spikes (GolfNow listing). |
| Drive from downtown Biloxi | 47 min (36.1 mi) |
| Phone | Golf shop 228-255-3910 (golfshop@dhpoa.org); club 228-255-2918; membership 228-255-1900 |
| Address | 7600 Country Club Cir, Diamondhead, MS 39525 |
Local knowledge
- Book the online public sheet rather than paying rack: on Oct 26, 2026 a 12:36 PM time cost about $89 all-in versus $95 rack, and 2:42 PM about $70.
- Golf shop opens 7 AM and first tee times are 7:30 AM daily.
- Six combo tees are rated, so mixed-ability groups can each find a fitting length (4,084-6,729 yds).
- On Monday Oct 26 the public sheet showed only Cardinal times from 12:27 PM. Call the shop to confirm which course is in play on a given day.
Hole by hole
| Hole | Par | Yards* | Elev* | Hcp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 523 | -12 ft | |
| 2 | 3 | 148 | -27 ft | |
| 3 | 4 | 385 | -9 ft | |
| 4 | 4 | 441 | +29 ft | |
| 5 | 5 | 533 | -10 ft | |
| 6 | 3 | 161 | -11 ft | |
| 7 | 4 | 358 | -17 ft | |
| 8 | 4 | 355 | +23 ft | |
| 9 | 4 | 397 | +14 ft | |
| 10 | 5 | 553 | -19 ft | |
| 11 | 4 | 426 | +4 ft | |
| 12 | 4 | 276 | +43 ft | |
| 13 | 3 | 205 | -14 ft | |
| 14 | 4 | 354 | -3 ft | |
| 15 | 3 | 173 | -4 ft | |
| 16 | 4 | 416 | -5 ft | |
| 17 | 5 | 517 | +21 ft | |
| 18 | 4 | 340 | +19 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.
Closest golf hotels
- Ramada by Wyndham Diamondhead I-10/Gulfport — 6 min, 2.0 mi
- Pearl Hotel — 22 min, 13.7 mi
- Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast — 25 min, 14.0 mi
Questions golfers ask
How much does it cost to play The Club at Diamondhead - Cardinal Course?
Green fees we have seen range from $70–$115, depending on season and time of day. Peak season: $115 rack rate, any day, before 12:30 PM (2026 card; includes green fee, cart, tax and range balls)
How hard is The Club at Diamondhead - Cardinal Course?
From the back tees it measures 6,729 yards with a course rating of 72.4 and a slope of 131. 3 - 6,729 yds, slope 131 from Blue. Wooded, with water.
How far ahead can you book The Club at Diamondhead - Cardinal Course?
About 14 days (public tee sheet date tabs ran Oct 26-Nov 8 when checked 2026-10-25). Also listed on GolfNow/TeeOff (facility 2043).
How far is The Club at Diamondhead - Cardinal Course from Biloxi?
About 47 minutes (36.1 miles) by road from downtown Biloxi in light traffic.
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