Andy Anderson
Andy Anderson (208.587.3161)
Fallen Oak
Saucier, MS • Private
Overview
Although it didn't get built for another 15 years, Fallen Oak was first conceived in the early 1990s by Las Vegas casino mogul Steve Wynn soon after Tom Fazio had completed Shadow Creek. Wynn wanted Fazio to design a similar course for his Beau Rivage casino hotel on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Wynn's empire got swallowed by MGM Grand, which ultimately had Fazio create Fallen Oak. Unlike Shadow Creek, it's built on rolling forest and wetlands, with no need for mammoth earth-moving.
About
Awards
RANKING HISTORY:
100 Greatest Public: Ranked since 2009.
Highest ranking: 19th, 2009-'10.
2023-'24 ranking: 48th.
Second 100 Greatest: Ranked from 2013-'18.
Highest ranking: 162nd, 2013-'14.
Best in State: Ranked first, 2015 to current. Ranked third, 2011-'14.
2025-'26 ranking (and previous): 1st.
Panelists
Ratings from our panel of 1,900 course-ranking panelists
100 GREATEST/BEST IN STATE SCORES
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Reviews
Review
“One of the more engaging and interesting set of Fazio's greens that I have played."
Read More2025
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“A very good golf course but price may be a deterrent for some. Well conditioned and a nice experience. My favorite course in Mississippi."
Read More2025
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“This is a quality golf course in a peaceful setting amongst the oak trees with moss and other lichens hanging down. Nice water features throughout the property and trees are definitely in play. Well conditioned fairways and greens. Tee shots are generally straight forward with little emphasis on risk/reward options. There are more shot options on approach shots and lines."
Read More2025
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“Play Fallen Oak if you can. It's a bit of a drive from the Beau Rivage where you need to stay and pricey but meticulously maintained, in a beautiful setting and you'll be treated to customer service rivaling an private club."
Read More2023
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“Very nice casino course that is well designed with a variety of holes, up/down, r/l, long/short, forced carries. Condition is very good."
Read More2023
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“Classic Fazio layout -- enjoyable for all levels of golfer. Great clubhouse and bar overlooking the 18th green."
Read More2023
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“Great views of hole from most fairways. Good set of par 3s. Bunker placement great of tees and surrounding greens. Greens fair and quick without major undulations. Good variety of distances and hole directions."
Read More2022
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“Had some interesting terrain for the area. Conditioning was just OK. Green complexes were OK."
Read More2022
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“GD #1 Course in Mississippi, and when you play it you will see why. Scenic and challenging Tom Fazio layout with a variety of native grasses used in the rough areas. Well worth the trip to the Mississippi Gulf Coast."
Read More2022
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“Solid Fazio course that is worth your time to play."
Read More2018
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