Dancing Rabbit Golf Club - The Azaleas

I played the Azaleas course and what a treat. The layout was awesome and the course was in perfect shape. Only complaint were the bunkers, OMG the sand is softer then beach sand! They really need to do something about that, so stay away from the bunkers at all cost. But other than the bunkers, the course was in perfect shape! A must play when in the area.

Now for the BOOK ONLINE piece:
I was visiting family in Meridian and decided to drive up and check the course out. When i got there, they were having a tournament, so no T-Times until after 12:30. I was a single and asked to be paired, in which they said probably around 1:20. The Pro told me I could hit balls and practice until then, as the range already had balls setup. I hit balls for a hour then ate lunch, which was awesome! Then went to the pro shop to pay for a round. Looked like i was only gonna have time for 9 holes, so I asked for the that. I was quoted $100! I then told the guy that golf now had a full round online for $60. The pro then came out and said that was there standard rates, and he could give me 9 for $50. I pulled up golf now on my phone, and there was the $60 rounds, and I also found a $30 round at 1:40! I booked the $30 round and the pro watched it come in on his computer, so be aware and don't pay the full $100.

Elevation, hazards, over hanging trees, fast bent grass greens. What more can you add to make this course more challenging!!! Beautiful scenic layout.

I played this course as part of a tournament, so I don't really know what the green fees normally are. The course is a nice course, with many up hill approach shots. This will normally require you to hit an extra club and be aggressive, the greens will hold. The greens check more than any bent greens I have ever played on, maybe just a bigger blade strain. Fairways were firm, and the rough shows signs that it will go dormant in the next few weeks, but you still have some time before then.

My only complaint about the course are the bunkers. There is too much sand in them and you will get a fried egg most of the time and that will cost you several strokes.
I would come back again, but would really want to see it in the spring when the course is in the prime growing period.

Lots of elevation that winds through trees ovFer small creeks. Ball placement is key and distance control is must!

Traveling out to Dancing Rabbit I recalled all of the comments people have told me about the Azalea course, “The Augusta you can play”, that’s a tall order to live up to for any course, but this course did its best. The azaleas were in full bloom and it helped frame each hole nicely. Being from Florida I don’t get to play on bent grass greens much and this put me at a complete disadvantage. You need to pay attention to the greens as you can easily three putt each one of them if you’re not careful. Great thing about this course is it shows you everything from the tee but challenges you on every shot. If you find your way to Philadelphia, MS you need to stop by for 18 or better yet 36.

We played the course on a short 4 guy vacation. The facilities were awesome and the staff was helpful and friendly. This course somewhat mirrors Augusta with beautiful Azaleas and tall trees surrounded by pine straw. It is a tough course that utilizes every club in your bag. The greens were beautiful and the sand traps were well-manicured. Practice range and putting greens were nice. The facilities for lodging were great and for those who like a casino, that was available as well.
We have already made arrangements to return next year. This is a must play!