
Mississippi State University Course
Mississippi State University Golf Course
About this course
Mississippi State University Golf Course serves the university community and public golfers in Starkville, a college town in northeastern Mississippi's prairie region. Designed by Brian Ault and opened in the early 2000s, the course provides a home facility for the Mississippi State men's and women's golf teams while accommodating recreational play from students, faculty, and area residents. The layout occupies rolling terrain characteristic of the region, with fairways carved through stands of pine and hardwood. Ault's design incorporates elevation changes and natural contours into the routing, creating variety across the eighteen holes. Water features appear on several holes, and bunkering emphasizes strategic positioning rather than penal hazards. The course balances the competitive demands of collegiate golf with accessibility for players of varying skill levels. As a university facility, the course hosts Mississippi State's home tournaments and serves as a practice venue for the Bulldogs' golf programs, which compete in the Southeastern Conference. The course also functions as a community amenity in Starkville, offering memberships and daily-fee play. Its location on campus integrates it into the broader university environment, making it a gathering place for the Mississippi State community beyond competitive golf. The course reflects the practical needs of a university program—providing quality conditions for player development and competition while remaining financially sustainable through public access and community engagement.
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
- Starkville, MS, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1986
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Brian Ault
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 6,624 yards
- Difficulty
- 73.4/131
- Course Vaults score
- 7.0
Getting there
The journey to Mississippi State University Golf Course begins at Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR), a convenient commercial hub just minutes from campus, or via Memphis International (MEM) or Birmingham-Shuttlesworth (BHM), each roughly two hours away by car. From either direction, the approach follows quiet highways through the gently rolling farmland and pine-dotted terrain of Mississippi's Black Prairie, a landscape that shifts from open pasture to the wooded edges of Starkville. The final turn onto campus brings you into the heart of Bulldog country, where the course unfolds just beyond the athletic complexes and brick academic halls - an accessible, understated arrival befitting a cherished collegiate layout.

FAQ
Common questions about Mississippi State University
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Mississippi State University has a Course Vaults score of 7.0 out of 10 based on 20 logged golfers.
Mississippi State University was designed by Brian Ault.
Yes. Mississippi State University is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Mississippi State University is 71.
Mississippi State University plays 6,624 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Mississippi State University is 131.



