July 2022 Ohio Golf Journal

can stay in comfortable rooms on the second floor of the clubhouse, which are equipped with whirlpools, a common room, plus they include your own golf cart for access around the grounds. Golfers can also choose to stay at the Golden Moon Casino at Pearl River with two casinos, along with some of Mississippi’s finest dining options and a world-class spa. Pearl River Resort is owned and operated by the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians. The resort includes two casinos, Silver Star and Golden Moon. In addition, a 23-acre waterpark Geyser Falls has every water slide and attraction any kid could want. Even big kids like the cooling water attractions at Geyser Park, especially after a hot day on the golf course. Pearl River Resort has something for everyone in the family. The two casinos feature a variety of slot machines, table games and sportsbook for those looking for a little more excitement off the golf course. With over 1,000 rooms in the two hotels, two casinos, spa, water park and 36-holes of golf, The Jackson, Mississippi Just a short drive west of Pearl River Resort lies Jackson, Mississippi, which is the home of the blues, soul food and the civil rights movement. Mississippi was ground zero for the civil rights movement and two museums located in downtown Jackson explain the historical role it played in the civil rights movement. The Museum of Mississippi History takes visitors through the growth of the southern state and the Civil Rights Museum documents the struggles of African Americans gaining true freedom in the state. The Civil Rights museum is a very powerful experience and will leave an indelible image for every person that visits. Cathead Distillery The Cathead Distillery, located in Jackson, is the first distillery to be operated in Mississippi. The state outlawed alcohol in 1907 and Mississippi Ohio Golf Journal

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