dining to be found, as well as plenty of options for entertainment away from the golf course. The first thing you notice, when you arrive in the Gulfport/Biloxi are the number of casinos and high-rise condos stretching along the beautiful white beaches. There are 12 casinos on the Mississippi Gulf Coast with every game of chance known to modern man. We enjoyed staying in the Island View Resort, which actually includes two casinos, the Beach View and the Island View. The Beach View is smoke-free and both offer live entertainment. I can confidently report that the dining in the area is first rate. On our very first night we were treated to one of the most delicious meals prepared by the resort’s chef. Every item was a piece of culinary art and the Bread Pudding for dessert was the best I have ever tasted. My roomwas located on the 8th floor and afforded a gorgeous view along the beach. Since hurricane Katrina, nearly every hotel, restaurant and casino has been renovated, or rebuilt. The room was modern, spacious and comfortable. While in Gulfport we played three golf courses, Windance Country Club, The Club at Diamondhead and Grand Bear Golf Club. Windance Country Club Windance Country Club is aligned withThe Island View Resort with stay & play packages available. The course was designed by Mark McCumber, opened in 1986 and features over 6,600 yards of challenging golf complete with breathtaking landscapes, rolling hills and lush greens. Since the Island View Casino Resort purchased the course in 2007, Windance has undergone significant renovation to make it one of the most enjoyable courses in the area, plus it is always immaculately maintained. Windance has a received a 4-star rating by Golf Digest magazine and has hosted Ben Hogan and Nike tour tournaments. Past winners include, Jim Furyk, Tom Lehman, and Alan Doyle. Windance Country Club is the perfect addition to any golf trip to the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
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