public · Pass Christian, MS · 18 holes
The Oaks Golf Club
The longest and toughest public course west of Gulfport, at 7,006 yards and slope 140 from the tips. Rates run $89-$109, and late-day times drop to $39-$49. Conditioning reviews are mixed, so check recent ones before a big group trip.
Tees, rating and slope
| Tee | Yards | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 7,006 | 74.6 / 140 | – |
| Blue | 6,354 | 71.3 / 130 | – |
| White | 5,778 | 73.1 / 126 | – |
| Green | 5,320 | 70.6 / 120 | – |
| Red | 4,691 | 67.1 / 113 | – |
Course rating / slope, USGA Course Rating database where available.
Green fees
| Peak | $99 weekday / $109 weekend before ~2 PM (late Oct-Nov 2026 and Mar-Apr 2027 online rates) |
|---|---|
| Winter | $89 weekday (Dec 2026-Feb 2027 online rates) |
| Summer | $89 weekday (June 2027 online rate; summer 2026 not seen) |
| Twilight | From about 2 PM: $59 weekday / $69 weekend. Late twilight from about 4 PM: $39 weekday / $49 weekend (Oct-Nov 2026). |
| Locals | Oaks Card holders 30-50% off with twilight from 1 PM. The card includes a free first round worth up to $99. |
foreUP public 'Net Best Rate Guarantee' prices for specific dates, read 2026-10-25. Prices far in the future may still be adjusted.
Before you book
| Access | Daily-fee public course managed by Bloom Golf Management. Anyone can book online at the 'Net Best Rate Guarantee' rate up to a year ahead. The Oaks Card (2027 card now on sale) cuts green fees 30-50% and gives guests $10 over the cardholder rate. A Platinum annual membership is also sold. |
|---|---|
| Book ahead | Public 'Net Best Rate Guarantee' class: 365 days on foreUP. Cardholder and Platinum classes use separate tabs. Cancel 48+ hours ahead or the card on file is charged. A waitlist offers text alerts for sold-out times. |
| Overseed / closures | Not published. GolfPass reviews from 2025-26 are mixed on conditions (sparse fairways in March 2025, good greens in May 2025, 'tee boxes hurting' in September 2026). Cart-path-only after rain is common. |
| Designer | Disputed. GolfPass and AllSquare credit Dr. Gil Morgan, whom the club quotes. GolfGuide credits Landmark Land's in-house designers Stephen Caplinger and Chris Cole. |
| Opened | 1998 |
| Style | Parkland routing through timberland and native wetlands, with strategic bunkering and big green complexes. Inside a housing community. |
| Carts | Cart included in green fees (GolfPass). |
| Practice | Driving range. Unlimited range balls are a cardholder perk with a paid green fee. |
| Dress code | Proper golf attire, soft spikes (GolfNow / 1golf). |
| Drive from downtown Biloxi | 38 min (27.9 mi) |
| Phone | 228-452-0909 |
| Address | 24384 Club House Dr, Pass Christian, MS 39571 (1 mile south of I-10 exit 24, Menge Ave) |
Local knowledge
- The late-afternoon price drops to $39-$49, among the best values on the coast for a 7,000-yard course.
- Book at the public 'Net Best Rate Guarantee' tab on foreUP; it is open a year out, so groups can lock spring dates early.
- Expect cart-path-only after rain. Reviewers note they were not warned before booking.
- Easy access off I-10 exit 24. It is about 20 minutes from Gulfport and about an hour from New Orleans.
Hole by hole
| Hole | Par | Yards* | Elev* | Hcp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 330 | +4 ft | |
| 2 | 4 | 329 | +27 ft | |
| 3 | 4 | 401 | +1 ft | |
| 4 | 4 | 353 | -14 ft | |
| 5 | 3 | 176 | -6 ft | |
| 6 | 5 | 552 | 0 ft | |
| 7 | 3 | 173 | -7 ft | |
| 8 | 5 | 531 | -12 ft | |
| 9 | 4 | 405 | 0 ft | |
| 10 | 5 | 492 | +4 ft | |
| 11 | 4 | 413 | -6 ft | 11 |
| 12 | 3 | 173 | +3 ft | |
| 13 | 4 | 383 | +2 ft | |
| 14 | 4 | 339 | -8 ft | |
| 15 | 5 | 509 | -7 ft | |
| 16 | 3 | 163 | -5 ft | |
| 17 | 4 | 421 | +6 ft | |
| 18 | 4 | 435 | +4 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
- Hosted Nike Tour/Buy.com Tour events in 1999 and 2000 and PGA Tour Q-School first stage in 2003 (club site)
- Sun Herald People's Choice 1st place 2015, 2017, 2019 (club site)
- Older club-cited accolades: Golf Digest 4.5 stars; Golf Magazine '#6 best value in MS'; NGCOA Gulf Coast course of the year (undated)
Closest golf hotels
- Ramada by Wyndham Diamondhead I-10/Gulfport — 15 min, 10.0 mi
- Hilton Garden Inn Gulfport Airport — 20 min, 13.6 mi
- Island View Casino Resort — 24 min, 11.4 mi
Questions golfers ask
How much does it cost to play The Oaks Golf Club?
Green fees we have seen range from $39–$109, depending on season and time of day. Peak season: $99 weekday / $109 weekend before ~2 PM (late Oct-Nov 2026 and Mar-Apr 2027 online rates)
How hard is The Oaks Golf Club?
From the back tees it measures 7,006 yards with a course rating of 74.6 and a slope of 140. 4 from the Gold tees (7,006 yds, 74.6/140, the longest public course on the west side). 3 from Blue (130).
How far ahead can you book The Oaks Golf Club?
Public 'Net Best Rate Guarantee' class: 365 days on foreUP. Cardholder and Platinum classes use separate tabs. Cancel 48+ hours ahead or the card on file is charged. A waitlist offers text alerts for sold-out times.
How far is The Oaks Golf Club from Biloxi?
About 38 minutes (27.9 miles) by road from downtown Biloxi in light traffic.
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