点评:When a golf course melds seamlessly with its surroundings, that’s Nature’s Golf. When environmental preservation and forward-thinking course design come together, that’s Nature’s Golf. When you play Old Waverly and Mossy Oak Golf Clubs in West Point, MS, that’s Nature’s Golf. It’s Southern Golf at its finest.
When most golfers think of golf in Mississippi, they are probably thinking of the Gulf Coast and the Biloxi area. But if you want to experience the best golf in the state, you’ll need to head about four hours north, past Jackson and Hattiesburg, to the little town of West Point, MS. That’s where you’ll find Old Waverly and Mossy Oak, two of the best golf course layouts in the state.
The George and Marcia Bryan family has an ownership stake in both courses and, if the Bryans have any say in it, West Point, MS will become one of the country’s most popular golf destinations. There aren’t many places you can go and play two Top 100 golf courses within a driver of each other. West Point, MS isn’t near any large city – Memphis is the closest and it’s 2 ½ hours away – so it provides a great sense of tranquility and solitude. However, it’s also a convenient location - most major southern cities can be reached by car in less than 4 hours, so you can drive over in the morning and get in an afternoon round.
Old Waverly across the street is not without its share of accolades. Old Waverly was designed by U.S. Open Champion Jerry Pate and Bob Cupp and has hosted many significant tournaments including the 1999 U.S. Women's Open and 2019 U.S. Women's Amateur.
Old Waverly Golf Club captures the essence of the Scottish Highlands. It is routed around numerous lakes, the largest being Lake Waverly which you’ll encounter on the 18th hole. The course is highlighted by holes that place a premium on accuracy and shot making as well as a host of risk/reward shots, all while navigating through some of the most scenic views the Mississippi Black Prairie has to offer. You’ll find many deep and well-defined pot bunkers in the landing areas off the tees as well as greenside.
Number 7 at Old Waverly is aptly named Palmer Falls for the waterfalls and brook that trickle down the fairway on this uphill par 3. From the White Tees, this demanding par 3 plays 170 yards. Trees line the right side and there’s a pot bunker about 50 yards short of the green and a large, deep bunker on the right. Left of the green is a lot of mounding that can make for a tricky up and down.
Number 15 is a pretty par 5 that plays 447 yards from the White Tees. A creek meanders down the middle of the fairway in front of the tee and then continues down the left side. Play your drive down the right side and you’ll take the creek out of play. There’s a lake to the left of the green that needs to be avoided on your approach shot as do the two front left bunkers. Three good shots can yield a par…or better!
Number 18 plays 342 yards from the White Tees and is Old Waverly’s #1 handicapped hole. The lake creates a dogleg left and sets up a risk/reward opportunity off the tee. The more of the lake you carry off the tee, the shorter your approach shot is. The lone fairway bunker on the right side has seen its fair share of balls hit through the fairway by players avoiding the water. A good drive will leave a mid to short iron into a slightly elevated green protected by the water on the left and sand in every other direction. Par is a great way to end a memorable round!
Both Old Waverly and Mossy Oak offer accommodations. At Mossy Oak, guests stay in spacious cottages and villas directly on the golf course. Four-bedroom “cottages” give way to a large, spacious common area, each equipped with a giant flat-screen TV, tables for take-out dining, and comfortable furniture, as well as all the amenities you’d find at a first-class hotel.
Old Waverly offers several different options for your stay including two and three-bedroom condos with fully equipped kitchens. It’s like being at home, only you’re at a world-class golf facility.
When it comes to dining, guests have several options. All are located on the grounds of Old Waverly. Murphy's is located on the lower level of the Clubhouse and is a great place to eat a casual lunch, watch the big game, play darts, or just relax with friends.
Cameron's is the perfect place to relax and celebrate the end of the day or the beginning of the evening, depending on how you look at it. Cameron’s is reminiscent of a Scottish landowner's library with its rich warmth complemented by a wide selection of fine cigars and wines as well as your favorite libations.
In the event your tastes are a little more discerning and you desire something a little more elegant, The Magnolia Room welcomes dinner guests with a panoramic view of Lake Waverly and the golf course.
The English Garden at Old Waverly provides the perfect setting for afternoon tea, an outdoor cocktail party, or a hearty barbecue feast. The highlight of the garden is the original smokehouse, where superb meats are prepared for even the most discriminating of tastes.
Old Waverly and Mossy Oak offer some tremendous packages that allow you to play both courses and experience everything they have to offer.
翻译:当高尔夫球场与周围环境无缝融合时,那就是自然高尔夫。当环境保护和前瞻性的球场设计相结合时,这就是自然高尔夫。当您在密西西比州西点军校的 Old Waverly 和 Mossy Oak 高尔夫俱乐部打球时,那就是大自然的高尔夫。这是最好的南方高尔夫。
当大多数高尔夫球手想到密西西比州的高尔夫时,他们可能会想到墨西哥湾沿岸和比洛克西地区。但如果您想体验该州最好的高尔夫球场,则需要向北行驶约四个小时,经过杰克逊和哈蒂斯堡,到达密西西比州西点军校小镇。在那里,您会发现老韦弗利 (Old Waverly) 和苔藓橡树 (Mossy Oak),这是该州布局最好的两个高尔夫球场。
乔治·布莱恩 (George Bryan) 和玛西娅·布莱恩 (Marcia Bryan) 家族拥有这两个球场的所有权股份,如果布莱恩家族有任何发言权,密西西比州西点军校将成为美国最受欢迎的高尔夫目的地之一。没有多少地方可以让您在一杆车程内同时打两个百强高尔夫球场。密西西比州西点军校不靠近任何大城市 - 孟菲斯是最近的城市,距该城市 2.5 小时路程 - 因此它提供了一种极大的宁静和孤独感。不过,它的地理位置也很方便——驾车不到 4 小时即可到达大多数南方主要城市,因此您可以早上开车过来,下午打一圈。
街对面的老韦弗利 (Old Waverly) 也颇受赞誉。老韦弗利球场由美国公开赛冠军杰里·佩特 (Jerry Pate) 和鲍勃·库普 (Bob Cupp) 设计,举办过许多重要赛事,包括 1999 年美国女子公开赛和 2019 年美国女子业余赛。
老韦弗利高尔夫俱乐部捕捉了苏格兰高地的精髓。它绕过众多湖泊,其中最大的是您将在第 18 洞遇到的韦弗利湖 (Lake Waverly)。该球场的亮点是球洞,注重准确性和击球,以及一系列风险/回报击球,同时欣赏密西西比黑草原提供的一些最美丽的景色。您会在发球台和果岭边的落球区发现许多深且轮廓分明的罐形沙坑。
老韦弗利 (Old Waverly) 的 7 号球场被恰如其分地命名为帕尔默瀑布 (Palmer Falls),因为这条上坡的三杆洞上有瀑布和小溪从球道上缓缓流下。从白发球台开始,这个要求很高的三杆洞可打 170 码。右侧有树木,距离果岭约 50 码处有一个盆状沙坑,右侧还有一个又大又深的沙坑。果岭左侧有很多土丘,上下坡可能会很棘手。
15 号洞是一个漂亮的 5 杆洞,距离白发球台 447 码。一条小溪蜿蜒流过发球台前的球道中部,然后继续流向左侧。沿着右侧打球,你就可以让小溪不再打球了。果岭左侧有一个湖泊,在击球时需要避开,左前方的两个沙坑也是如此。三杆好球可以产生标准杆……甚至更好!
18 号洞距离白发球台 342 码,是老韦弗利 (Old Waverly) 的 1 号残疾人洞。湖水形成了一个左狗腿,并在开球区创造了风险/回报的机会。发球台上的湖水越多,你的近距离击球距离就越短。右侧唯一的球道沙坑中,有相当一部分球是由避开水的球员击入球道的。良好的开球将使中短铁杆进入稍高的果岭,并受到左侧水和其他方向沙子的保护。标准杆是结束难忘一轮比赛的好方法!
老韦弗利 (Old Waverly) 和苔藓橡树 (Mossy Oak) 均提供住宿。 Mossy Oak酒店的客人可以入住直接位于高尔夫球场上的宽敞小屋和别墅。四卧室“小屋”让位于宽敞的公共区域,每间都配有巨型平板电视、外卖餐桌、舒适的家具,以及您第一眼看到的所有便利设施一流的酒店。
老韦弗利 (Old Waverly) 为您提供多种不同的住宿选择,包括带设备齐全厨房的两卧室和三卧室公寓。就像在家一样,只不过您身处世界一流的高尔夫球场。
说到用餐,客人有多种选择。所有客房均位于老韦弗利 (Old Waverly) 场地内。 Murphy's 位于俱乐部会所的下层,是享用休闲午餐、观看大型比赛、玩飞镖或与朋友一起放松的好地方。
Cameron's 是放松和庆祝一天结束或夜晚开始的完美场所,具体取决于您的看法。 Cameron's 让人想起苏格兰地主的图书馆,其温暖的氛围辅以各种精选的优质雪茄和葡萄酒以及您最喜欢的酒。
如果您的品味更加挑剔,并且想要更优雅的东西,木兰厅 (Magnolia Room) 欢迎晚餐客人,并可欣赏韦弗利湖 (Lake Waverly) 和高尔夫球场的全景。
老韦弗利 (Old Waverly) 的英式花园是举办下午茶、户外鸡尾酒会、 或者丰盛的烧烤盛宴。花园的亮点是原始的熏制室,这里为最挑剔的口味准备了一流的肉类。
老韦弗利 (Old Waverly) 和苔藓橡树 (Mossy Oak) 提供一些超值套餐,让您可以同时体验这两个球场并体验它们所提供的一切。