The Ole Miss Golf Course
The Ole Miss Golf Course in Oxford offers an 18-hole parkland layout that balances approachability with moderate strategic demands. With generous fairways, varied greens, and campus-adjacent scenery, it’s a solid choice for players seeking a relaxed yet engaging collegiate golf experience.
Course Overview
The Ole Miss Golf Course, located in Oxford, Mississippi, offers a traditional 18-hole layout that blends collegiate spirit with approachable playability. Designed to accommodate a broad range of golfers, this course strikes a balance between friendly fairways and moderate challenges. Its parkland style winds through gentle elevations and open expanses, framed by maturing trees that provide both shade and strategic visual cues. The landscape invites players to focus on fundamentals rather than overpowering hazards, making the course a solid choice for both newcomers and mid-handicap players eager to experience competitive golf in a relaxed atmosphere.
Stretching close to 7,000 yards with a par set near 72, the course delivers a pace that encourages steady play. Fairways tend to be generous in width, yet well-placed bunkers and water features demand thoughtful club selection and precision on approach shots. Greens vary in speed and firmness, presenting subtle breaks that test putting skills without intimidating less experienced players. Positioning the ball correctly off the tee is rewarded here, while errant shots often find forgiveness thanks to the open layout.
Situated near the University of Mississippi campus, the course captures a collegiate energy beyond the fairways with vibrant surroundings and occasional glimpses of campus life. However, proximity to the nearby airport can bring intermittent noise, which some may find distracting but others might ignore in favor of the golfing experience itself.
Facilities include a welcoming clubhouse with dining options and a pro shop offering equipment and apparel. Golf carts are fitted with GPS technology, though occasional glitches have been reported, suggesting that walking may appeal more to those seeking uninterrupted immersion in the outdoors. Walking is permitted but consider sturdy shoes as some sections feature dry footing during warmer months.
Ideal for a range of skill levels, The Ole Miss Golf Course works well for casual outings, college gatherings, or those simply wanting to enjoy a college-town round with straightforward navigation and pleasant green complexes. Time your visit to avoid peak course traffic for a quieter, more fluid round. Whether you are connecting with university events or exploring Oxford’s charm, this course provides an inviting golf experience with a distinctly regional character.
Course Highlights
The course features wide fairways framed by mature trees, strategic bunkering around the greens, and water hazards that shape several mid- and long-length holes. The proximity to the university lends an energetic yet welcoming atmosphere. Despite some ambient noise from a nearby airport, the course's open layout keeps play focused and enjoyable. The GPS-equipped carts offer modern navigation, though walkers will find the terrain manageable and visually rewarding.
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Guest Reviews
Jen S
Beautiful course! Great weather and friendly staff. Close to the stadium, you could head the crowd sometimes, pretty cool. Challenging but a lot of fun to play! Will be back for sure!
Josh Briggs
I traveled to Oxford from out of town with a group of old friends for the weekend for our annual guy’s trip. The group decided to play a round of golf, but I recently had shoulder surgery so am unable to play. I wanted to still tag along if possible to hangout/watch some friendly competition. So we called the course a week in advance to determine if this was possible. They said they wouldn’t give me my own cart but I was perfectly welcome to walk with the group to hangout and watch. No problem by me, I’ll get my steps in and enjoy the camaraderie. We show up, check in at clubhouse, I remind the girl at the desk of the conversation and ask again if it is acceptable for me to walk with the group just to watch, she says no problem and we are good to go. We had 2 groups with back to back tee times, so I would not be holding anyone up walking between our groups watching. We get to the 2nd tee box and a club ranger shows up to escort me off the premises, telling me under no circumstance was I welcome to tag along or walk with either group, and I needed to get in his cart immediately like I was a criminal with a warrant out for my arrest. I politely told him we had confirmed in advance to ensure it was okay, I was happy paying a green fee to walk and watch, and showed my surgical repair to prove I wasn’t trying to pull one over on anybody, I was just wanting to tag along with my buddies. To no avail, he simply re-stated “grab your stuff and hop in the cart.” I politely said yes sir, walked myself back to the parking lot, and had to find a ride back to the house we were staying at since I carpooled with the group. Needless to say, I was appalled at the lack of professionalism and communication and will not return.
Dave V
Course in great condition. Really enjoyed it. Pro shop staff is courteous. Hard to get early tee times. Club members snatch those up to 30 days in advance. The public is welcome. Check it out.
Eric Hampton
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Cody Furman
Overall I have to give the Ole miss golf course a 6.4/10. Layout gets a 6.8/10 because most of the fairways were very straight, there were not many challenges besides a couple water features along side a huge fairway, and a few shallow bunkers. Most times you can look left or right and see another fairway. It's also right next to an airport which can be a positive or a negative depending how you look at it, I like planes, but when I'm golfing I prefer to feel like I'm in a natural area, the sound of airplanes and occasional sirens doesn't create that natural outdoors effect. Course conditions get a 6/10, it's well kept in most areas but I had to dock some points for the greens being inconsistent, some rolled really quick and others were medium. And the greens weren't spruce, they were pretty dry and short. I was at a higher end course a week before being here and their greens were lush and had some spring to them in comparison. For the price and the amount of business, I was expecting the course to be more premium, but it was slightly below average. Which is hard for me to say because I like ole miss but can't give it credit for hype alone. In the miscellaneous category, the carts are terrible, they spent a lot of money to get these fancy carts but they glitch and stutter due to the gps system. The course was really dry when I played and I had to back out of some areas I should've been able to drive, the gps keeps you off the fairways like a premium course would but it's not a lush course like the premium courses are at this current time. I would take a good ol gas cart without a computer any day compared to these carts, otherwise they should ease up on the micro managing gps system. Also I got the grilled pimento cheese which was 6 bucks, and it was tiny and didn't come with anything else. Defintely got jipped on that one. Overall, I was excited for the course as it really looked nice from the drive up, but was underwhelmed to say the least. You can tell they can make the course lush and well kept if you just look at their golf team's practice course. For the amount of money they're bringing in, and the gps system on the car keeping you off the fairways, the whole course should look that nice. In the Oxford area I would recommend Kirkwood national, or Mallard point if you're looking for a more challenging and scenic layout, and course conditions at those 2 courses were even slightly better than at ole miss. I played all three this week, checkout my reviews for those courses on their pages as well! They're worth the 30 minute drive!
Ken Slomski
Outstanding. Great course, great conditions, friendly staff, great value. Starter on Friday morning was incredible. Pointed us to the first and tenth tees. Gave us tips on certain holes. Greeted us after 9 and 18 and made sure we were enjoying and had enjoyed ourselves! Cannot give a high enough rating. If you’re within three hours driving distance of this course, it’s a must play!
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BreTTsthings
Great course.
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Course Details
Access & Location
147 Golf Clb Dr, Oxford, MS 38655, USA
Main clubhouse with pro shop and dining facilities
Walking is allowed and encouraged, but sturdy footwear recommended for drier conditions
Walk-ins accepted; tee times recommended during peak periods
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