near Pearl, Mississippi · Jackson & Central Mississippi
The Refuge Golf Course
Roy Case cut it from 200 acres of wetlands in 1998. Nathan Crace's rebuild added three new holes and was Golf Inc.'s 2021 Renovation of the Year runner-up.
- 18Holes
- 72Par
- 6,635Yards
- MississippiLocation
About The Refuge Golf Course
The Refuge is Flowood's city-owned public course, and it earns the name: Roy Case carved it out of 200 acres of wetlands, moving more than 500,000 cubic yards of dirt to make its lakes and creeks. It opened in 1998 at about 6,600 yards and built a name as one of the better public courses in Mississippi, but the corridors were tight.
It closed in mid-2017 and stayed shut for more than two years while Nathan Crace of Watermark Golf rebuilt it. It reopened in April 2021 with three new holes, the nines flipped, TifEagle greens, new and renovated bunkers and new irrigation. Tees now run from about 4,000 to just over 7,000 yards, and the extra length took out some awkward short par 4s. Golf Inc. magazine named it runner-up for its 2021 Renovation of the Year, and GolfPass put it on its Golfer's Choice list of the best courses in Mississippi in 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026.
Expect rolling hills, generous tees and smooth greens, and plan on about 4 hours 10 minutes. Troon manages it, and the 200-room Sheraton at The Refuge Hotel and Conference Center makes it an easy stay-and-play.
It's one of 12 courses Yoink watches in the Jackson & Central Mississippi area, and the closest alternative is Whisper Lake Country Club, about 4 miles away — handy when your first choice is booked solid.
Booking a tee time at The Refuge Golf Course
The public can book 7 days ahead online or through the golf shop at (601) 487-1282; members get 10 days. The first tee time is 8:00 AM most days, and one day a week the shop opens at 11 and the first time is noon. As of September 2026 the rates page lists $68 on weekdays and $78 Friday to Sunday, cart included, with twilight after 3 PM. Walking is allowed except at peak times, and carts are required Friday afternoon and Saturday morning.
How to get a tee time at The Refuge Golf Course
Yoink
If The Refuge Golf Course looks full for the day you want, it usually isn't for long: groups drop, rounds get moved and times reopen at all hours.
Yoink checks the sheet for you. Set a watch for the date, window and group size you want, and you'll get a push notification as soon as a spot opens — then book it directly with The Refuge Golf Course.
- Pick The Refuge Golf Course in Yoink.
- Choose your day, time window and number of players.
- Get an alert when a matching tee time opens — then book it directly with the course.
Golf courses near The Refuge Golf Course
- Whisper Lake Country Club · Pearl · 4 mi
- Pete Brown Golf Facility · 7 mi
- Bay Pointe Country Club · 10 mi
- Live Oaks Golf Club · 14 mi
- The Links of Madison County Golf and Country Club · Canton · 17 mi
- Country Club of Canton · 21 mi
- Deerfield Country Club · Canton · 22 mi
All 12 Jackson & Central Mississippi courses in Mississippi · Mississippi golf courses
The Refuge Golf Course FAQ
Where is The Refuge Golf Course?
The Refuge Golf Course is near Pearl, Mississippi, in the Jackson & Central Mississippi area — about 4 miles from Whisper Lake Country Club.
Is The Refuge Golf Course open to the public?
The Refuge Golf Course is public (golf shop and range open to the public), run by Troon Golf manages the facility.
Can you walk The Refuge Golf Course?
Walking allowed except at peak times; carts required Friday PM and Saturday AM.
How many holes is The Refuge Golf Course, and what's par?
The Refuge Golf Course is an 18-hole regulation course: 18 holes, par 72, 6,635 yards.
How do I get a tee time at The Refuge Golf Course when it's booked up?
Set a watch for The Refuge Golf Course in Yoink with your date, time window and group size. Yoink monitors the course's tee sheet and alerts you the moment a matching time opens, including cancellations. You book directly with the course.
What golf courses are near The Refuge Golf Course?
Nearby options include Whisper Lake Country Club, Pete Brown Golf Facility and Bay Pointe Country Club. Yoink watches 12 courses in the Jackson & Central Mississippi area.
Sources
Facts on this page come from these pages, checked 2026-09-28. Rates and booking rules change, so confirm with the course.
- lyingfour.com · media
- refugegolfms.com · official
- refugegolfms.com · official
- refugegolfms.com · official
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