Windance Country Club Top 100 Review

Designed by Mark McCumber in 1986, Windance Country Club is an 18-hole championship course featuring over 6,600 yards of challenging play. Located in Gulfport, Mississippi, the course showcases breathtaking landscapes with rolling hills and lush greens characteristic of the region.

Purchased by Island View Casino Resort in 2007, the course underwent significant renovations including state-of-the-art irrigation systems, a new lake, native areas, and decorative stonework to establish itself as one of Mississippi's premier resort golf destinations.

Windance has earned recognition from Golfweek magazine as a "Best Places You Can Play" selection and holds a 4-star rating from Golf Digest. The course has hosted both the Ben Hogan and Nike professional tours, drawing notable champions including 2003 U.S. Open winner Jim Furyk, 1996 Open Champion Tom Lehman, and two-time Senior Open Champion Alan Doyle. The Quality Business Awards named it The Best Golf Course in Gulfport for 2025, with satisfaction and service ratings exceeding 95 percent.