
Azalea Course
Dancing Rabbit Golf Club


About this course
Azalea, at Dancing Rabbit Golf Club, emerges from the Mississippi landscape as a testament to the Choctaw Nation’s vision and stewardship of their ancestral lands. Carved from rolling hills near Philadelphia, MS, the course presents a challenge that, while not widely known on the national stage, offers a stern but fair test to all who visit. Architects Tom Weiskopf and Jay Morrish crafted Azalea in the late 1990s, employing a design philosophy that respected the native terrain. The layout features generous fairways framed by towering pines and strategically placed bunkers, rewarding thoughtful play over brute force. Expect doglegs that favor a draw and the occasional blind shot, particularly on the back nine, which demand local knowledge and a trust in your yardage book. While Azalea hasn't hosted major championships, the course fosters a vibrant community of golfers drawn to its tranquil setting and the genuine hospitality of the Dancing Rabbit Golf Club. The club is also know for its outstanding service, so plan to enjoy your stay on the club's resort side with all the amenties you expect from a high-end facility. After a round, the clubhouse offers a relaxed atmosphere where members and guests alike share stories and savor the satisfaction of a well-played round on a course that truly captures the spirit of Mississippi golf.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in MS
Quick facts
- Location
- Philadelphia, MS, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1997
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- Tom Fazio, Jerry Pate
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 7,128 yards
- Difficulty
- 74.4/135
- Course Vaults score
- 6.8
Getting there
Dancing Rabbit Golf Club is reached most conveniently via Jackson-Medgar Wiley Olen International Airport (JAN), situated roughly ninety minutes to the northwest, or alternatively through Meridian Regional Airport (PIB), a smaller regional hub positioned about forty-five minutes to the east. The drive from Jackson carries you south through the gentle rolling terrain of central Mississippi, a landscape of pine forests and red-clay roads that gradually opens into the quieter, more intimate countryside surrounding Philadelphia. Private aviation options at both Jackson and Meridian provide seamless access for those seeking discretion and convenience. As the final miles unfold along rural highways and tree-lined approaches, the transition into the club's secluded grounds feels like a deliberate withdrawal from the wider world - a fitting prelude to the championship caliber and understated elegance that define Dancing Rabbit Golf Club.

FAQ
Common questions about Azalea at Dancing Rabbit Golf Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Azalea at Dancing Rabbit Golf Club has a Course Vaults score of 6.8 out of 10 based on 22 logged golfers.
Azalea was designed by Tom Fazio and Jerry Pate.
Yes. Azalea at Dancing Rabbit Golf Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Azalea is 72.
Azalea plays 7,128 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Azalea is 135.



