The $12 million golf course is Tunica County's third and finest. Designed by McCumber & Associates, one of the world's premiere golf course architectural firms, the 212-acre public course was created to guarantee rewarding play for beginners as well as professionals. The beauty of the course, according to superintendent Jason Lloyd, is in the dramatic contours.

 "It's something people won't expect to find in the Mississippi Delta," said Lloyd. This course has 30-foot contour changes throughout, so it gives the visual impression of a very difficult course, but it plays very fair." The 18-hole course is managed by Kemper Golf Management, a division of Kemper Sports.
The golf and tennis complex also features a 50,000 square foot clubhouse containing four tournament-level clay tennis courts, the only indoor clay courts in the South, according to tennis superintendent Keith Evans.

A comprehensive golf outreach program will be enacted to get local residents as well as visitors interested in the game. One of the course's main attractions is its large practice area, said Lloyd.

Both the tennis courts and the golf course are public facilities designed to stand up to hard and frequent use. Tunica County government is determined to keep user fees low enough so anyone will be able to play.

TUNICA RESORTS, Mississippi - As Tunica National Golf & Tennis Club completes its first year of operation in May, the club has launched several golf programs that are providing a top-notch sporting venue to the Mid-South, as well as a great value. (enlarged detailed photo of golf course)

Recent accomplishments include:

Creation of the Golf Training Academy at Tunica National, which offers the latest in technology-based training combined with hands-on attention from professional golfers.

Selection by the Ladies Professional Golf Association-United States Golf Association (LPGA-USGA) as a site for Girls Golf, a developmental golf program for girls ages seven through 17.

Selection for the SEC Championship Tournament for women collegiate golfers.

Creation of the Tunica National Women's Golf Association.

"When we opened last summer, we knew it would take time to establish programs, let the turf mature and create first-class amenities for our members and guests," said Bob Wolcott, general manager at Tunica National. "Now that we are heading into our first full season, we are looking forward to the results of a lot of hard work. It's going to be an excellent year."

Pro Shop

Tunica National's Pro Shop has an extensive selection of equipment and clothing for golf and tennis. Golf club and tennis racquet rentals are available. Golf club rentals feature Titleist and Calloway irons and drivers. Tennis racquet demos feature Prince and Head racquets. Members and guests may reserve their tee times or court times in the Pro Shop.

Golf Training Academy

Tunica National's training program offers a full range of instruction combined with technology tools, and offers a full-service golf and tennis repair shop and shaft lab. Three climate-controlled hitting bays are outfitted with cable TV and stereo. Each is equipped with three cameras that can record practice sessions, providing detailed video analysis of the golfer's swing. The academy also offers "From the Waist Down" technology to help golfers with weight shift patterns. (For more information about the Academy's services, please see the news release, "Golf Training Academy at Tunica National Offers Latest in Training Technology.") Tunica National offers a variety of golf training packages. For prices and reservations, or for additional information on any of the services provided, contact the Academy at (toll free) 1-866-833-6331 or 662-357-0777, ext. 1528.

Murphy's Grill

A full-service restaurant, Murphry's Grill, has a lunch and dinner menu available seven days a week. During the spring, summer and fall months, there is a lunch buffet that is also served seven days a week. Special entertainment is featured on Friday nights during the spring and summer season. Catering services are also available for groups and special events.

About Tunica National

Located on U.S. Highway 61 North in Tunica, Tunica National features an 18-hole Mark McCumber-designed public golf course, six-hole par-3 practice course, 20,000-square-foot clubhouse, circular driving range, and Golf Training Academy. The four indoor tennis courts are the only Hydro-Grid Har-Tru indoor clay courts south of Washington, D.C. Har-Tru's granular surface acts as a shock-absorbing cushion, allowing players to slide into their returns, preventing joint-jarring stops. One of the most impressive aspects of the technology is the sub-surface irrigation and the ability to control humidity indoors.

Tunica National was recently selected by the United States Tennis Association (USTA) as one of 15 outstanding new tennis facilities in the United States. Several USTA Pro Circuit tournaments have been scheduled at Tunica National (for more information on tennis, please see the Backgrounder - Tennis).

For additional information and services provided by Tunica National, call (toll free) 1-866-833-6331, or 662-357-0777. The website is www.tunicanational.com .