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Mississippi State University Course

Mississippi State University Golf Course

Starkville, MS, USA
Riley Speakman
ryanssterritt
Wilky
Juntman
addisonharbour
+15
18 holesPar 716,624 yds73.4/131

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.

2803

Best in World

2570

Best in USA

11

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.

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