Author Archives: Kevin Drum

New QR Codes Allow Consumers To Scan For Future Information

By Kevin Drum | Published: December 10, 2010

The Mississippi “Golf Coast” Launches Official Golf Web-Site QR Code. Just Scan it and you ready when you need to book a golf package on this riviera of the south or to booka tee-time. Just load a QR Reader App on your phone and you are ready to go. For more information go to www.GolfCoast.com

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Successful “Golf for the Gulf” $100 Award Card Promotion Extended Through February 2011

By Kevin Drum | Published: October 28, 2010

Hundreds of Golf Tourism Visitors Have Participated Already – The Extension Will Allow Even More Golf Visitors to Qualify For the $100 Visa Award Card October 29th (Biloxi, Miss.) – The “Golf for the Gulf” promotion that provides $100 Visa Reward Cards to golf tourism visitors that book a 3-night/3-rounds golf package has been extended [...]

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Golf Visitors To Receive $100 Visa Award Card Towards Gulf Seafood

By Kevin Drum | Published: September 26, 2010

For Immediate Release Contact: Kevin Drum, (228)374-GOLF ext 5, Kevin@GolfCoast.com Golf Visitors on the Mississippi Gulf Coast Will Receive a $100 Award Card to Buy Gulf Seafood September 24 (Biloxi, Miss.) – BP has funded the “Golf for the Gulf” promotion to provide a $100 Visa Rewards Card to golf tourism visitors to buy local [...]

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The Coast Golf Tourism Partnership Given Grant by BP for “Golf for the Gulf” Promotion This Fall

By Kevin Drum | Published: September 23, 2010

For Immediate Release Contact: Kevin Drum, (228)374-GOLF ext 5, Kevin@GolfCoast.com Golf Tourism Visitors Who Book 3 Day/3 Night Golf Package at Participating Hotels and Courses Receive a $100 Award Card to Buy Gulf Seafood at Coast Restaurants September 20 (Biloxi, Miss.) – BP has given the Coast Golf Tourism Partnership a $250,000 grant to promote [...]

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MS Gulf Coast Golf Tourism Industry Marks Katrina’s Fifth Anniversary A Better Golf Destination

By Kevin Drum | Published: August 26, 2010

New Greens & Clubhouses, New Hotels & Casino Resorts and a New Attitude Biloxi, MS – The Mississippi Coast has been called the “Golf Coast” for over 100 years with the first golf course opening in 1903 in Pass Christian. Visitors on the Illinois Central Railroad arrived early last century to enjoy the new game [...]

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BP Announces $3 Million Payment to Mississippi Gulf Coast Tourism Agencies

By Kevin Drum | Published: August 25, 2010

Release Date: 25 August 2010 Mississippi Gulf Coast tourism groups received a boost today as BP announced payments totaling $3 million for advertising, activities and events to increase vacation rental, hotel occupancy and restaurant business. The payments will also benefit recreational, retail and other hospitality businesses in the area. “BP is providing these payments to [...]

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Jimmy Buffet “Plays” The Gulf Coast – You Can “Play” Here Too!

By Kevin Drum | Published: July 14, 2010

Jimmy Buffet LIVE on CMT for Coast Buffet, Born on Mississippi’s Gulf Coast, Reminds National Television Audience At FREE Concert How Special The Entire Gulf Coast Region Is – Specifically Biloxi – to Him. Biloxi, MS: Jimmy Buffet, born in Pascagoula, told 40,000 fans and a national television audience how he played his [...]

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Golf Tourism Will Play a Huge Role in the Gulf Coast’s Tourism Recovery

By Kevin Drum | Published: June 23, 2010

Biloxi, MS: Do you want to help the Gulf Coast and play golf, eat shrimp and enjoy southern hospitality? Then you have found the right place – Mississippi’s “Golf Coast.” Golf Tourism has been a big part of the economy on this 60 miles of Gulf of Mexico coast for over 100 years and it [...]

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Nick Ishee and Jason Seal Tied After Round of 1 of Gulf Coast Amateur Championship

By Kevin Drum | Published: June 19, 2010

Nick Ishee from Laurel and Jason Seal from Pearl Tied After Round of 1 of Gulf Coast Amateur Championship at The Oaks Golf Club. Plenty of good amateurs lurking Past Champions Lane Pippen and Duke Simmons. The coveted “Coast Amateur” title has been one by the best golfers on the Gulf Coast – this years [...]

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Tee-Times for 2010 Gulf Coast Amateur Championship

By Kevin Drum | Published: June 17, 2010

Tee-Times for Gulf Coast Amateur Championship The Oaks Golf Club Round 1 - June 19, 2010 7:30 am: – Don Marshall, Gulfport; Ray Sinopoli, Biloxi; Lynn Pippin, Ocean Springs 7:39 am: – Jamie Keels, Ocean Springs; Joey Landrum, Ovett; Gabe Ahlers, Kiln , 7:48 am:- Bob Mahoney, Biloxi ; Tom Koger, Diamondhead ; Bobby Myrick, Hattiesburg, Miss. 7:57 am – Justin Massey, Gulfport, Miss. ; Lane Pippin, Ocean Springs, Miss. ; Nick Ishee, Laurel, Miss. 8:06 am – Deland Dill, Biloxi, Miss. ; David Ross, Biloxi, Miss. ; Thomas Moore, Canton, Miss. 8:15 am - Jason Bryant Eaton, Gulfport; Michael Maley, Ocean Springs ; Naret Johnson, Biloxi, Miss. 8:24 am – Charles Aycock, McComb ; Shane Murphy, Petal, Miss. ; Kenny Perry, Ocean Springs, Miss. 8:33 am – David Sellers, Clinton, Miss. ; Vince Leleux, Picayune, Miss. ; Kelsey New, Purvis, Miss. 8:42 am – Matt Lachaussee, Pascagoula ; Duke Simmons, Brandon. ; Ronnie Averett, Loranger, La. 8:51 am – Mike Morton, New Iberia, La ; Derek Kirkwood, Moss Point, Ms. ; Joseph Binder, Slidell, La. 9:00 am – Mr. Jason Seal, Pearl, Miss. ; Michael Wilkinson, Gulfport, Miss. ; Casey Ham, Natchez, Miss. 9:09 am – Rory Nelson, Lucedale, Miss. ; Tyler Gentry, Wiggins, Miss. ; Nick Byrne, Long beach, Miss. 9:18 am – Derrel Palmer, Brandon ; Greg Brooking, Natchez. ; Hank Holcomb, Diamnondhead, Miss. 9:27 am – Scott Winstead, Lucedale ; Drew Seals, Wiggins, Miss. ; Mark Menefee, Hattiesburg, Miss. 9:36 am – Robert Smith, Long Beach, Miss. ; Mike Justice, Gulfport, Miss. ; Mike Miller, Lucedale, Ms. 9:45 am – Matt White, Vancleave; Chris Nicholas, Richton, Miss. ; Brian Newman, Pass Christian, Miss

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Mississippi Gulf Coast Amateur Championship Slated For The Oaks Golf Club June 19-20

By Kevin Drum | Published: May 25, 2010

Biloxi, MS: The Oaks Golf Club in Pass Christian, Mississippi will play host to the historic 2010 Mississippi Gulf Coast Amateur Championship June 19 20. This 4 ½ Star Golf Digest rated courses has hosted the PGA Nationwide Tour and many other events. “I am looking forward to hosting the best amateurs in the region,” [...]

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Champions Tour Event Helps Golfers Rediscover “Golf Coast” And Its Legendary Hospitality

By Kevin Drum | Published: May 3, 2010

Champions Tour Event Helps Golfers Rediscover “Golf Coast” And Its Legendary Hospitality “Mississippi’s ‘Golf Coast’ is the kind of place I like, it’s the kind of people I like and it’s got the food I like,” says David Eger, MS Gulf Resort Classic Champion, “I want to be the first to commit to be here [...]

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Champions Tour Evidence of Mississippi “Golf Coast” Fully Recovered From Katrina

By Kevin Drum | Published: April 29, 2010

Champions Tour Evidence of Mississippi “Golf Coast” Fully Recovered From Katrina Two New Courses Since Katrina’s Impact, Golf Tourism Growing and the PGA Champions Tour, This Coastal Resort Destination With 11 Casinos & 60 Miles of Gulf of Mexico Coast Is Back As a Golf Mecca Biloxi, MS: When Katrina handed the [...]

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Champions Tour President, Mike Stevens, Likes Mississippi’s “Golf Coast”

By Kevin Drum | Published: April 28, 2010

Champions Tour President, Mike Stevens, Likes Mississippi’s “Golf Coast” Champions Tour A Success On “Golf Coast” Before First Competitive Round Begins Biloxi, MS: Mississippi Gulf Resort Classic impressed PGA Tour Players and Officials with the quality of the golf courses, casino resorts and hospitality. The Tuesday night Pro-Am Gala was a Cirque Du Soleil [...]

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Nicklaus Hosts Champions Tour Mississippi Gulf Resort Classic Monday Pro-Am

By Kevin Drum | Published: April 27, 2010

Nicklaus Hosts Champions Tour Mississippi Gulf Resort Classic Monday Pro-Am The Jack Nicklaus Designed Grand Bear Golf Club Crowns Tom Wargo Team Winner Biloxi, MS: The Monday Pro-Am of the PGA Champions Tour Mississippi Gulf Resort Classic hosted by Cellular South had a beautiful day to play Grand Bear Golf Club designed by Jack Nicklaus. [...]

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The Bridges Golf Club Hosts Champions Tour Mississippi Gulf Resort Classic Open Qualifier

By Kevin Drum | Published: April 26, 2010

The Bridges Golf Club Hosts Champions Tour Mississippi Gulf Resort Classic Open Qualifier Three Champions Tour Players Had To Get Through Arnold Palmer Designed Course First To Qualify Biloxi, MS: The open qualifier for the PGA Champions Tour Mississippi Gulf Resort Classic completed play today at The Bridges Golf Club at Hollywood Casino in Bay [...]

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Golf Tourism Bookings Up 12% For Spring–Strongest Since Katrina

By Kevin Drum | Published: February 24, 2010

Golf Directly Impacted Estimated 30,000 Room Nights in ’09 and $25 Million Tourism Impact Biloxi, February 17, 2010: While Mardi Gras celebrations are all over the Gulf Coast this week – the golf industry is celebrating golf tourism bookings being up for spring season. Golf tourists as far away as Europe are booking tee-times [...]

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Felix Bertucci Wins 2009 Coast Amateur In Biloxi

By Kevin Drum | Published: June 24, 2009

Felix Bertucci Wins Gulf Coast Amateur Championship @ Sunkist The Best Golfers on the Gulf Coast Were In Biloxi and It Took A 3 Hole Playoff to Finally Decide a Winner Biloxi – The Mississippi Gulf Coast Golf Association held its prestigious “MS Gulf Coast Amateur Championship” on Sunkist’s fast champion’s greens on the Biloxi [...]