The Oaks Golf Club

The Oaks Golf Club sits along the Mississippi Gulf Coast in Pass Christian, a historic community known for its live oak canopies and antebellum heritage. The course was designed by Stephen Caplinger and Chris Cole, architects who have worked on several projects in the Gulf South region. The layout takes advantage of the area's natural topography and mature tree cover, characteristics common to courses along this stretch of coastal Mississippi. The routing moves through stands of live oaks and pines typical of the region, with the coastal plain's gentle elevation changes providing natural contours for hole strategy. The design incorporates wetland areas and natural drainage patterns that are features of Gulf Coast golf architecture. Fairway corridors are defined by the native vegetation, and green complexes reflect the architects' approach to creating variety within the landscape constraints of the area. Pass Christian has a long association with golf and resort culture dating back more than a century, though the community was significantly impacted by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. The Oaks serves the local membership and visitors to the Mississippi coast, an area that has seen renewed interest in golf development in recent decades. The course fits within the tradition of Gulf Coast golf, where humidity, coastal breezes, and sandy soils shape playing conditions and maintenance practices throughout the year.