Mossy Oak Golf Course at Old Waverly Reopens Following Yearlong Renovations

WEST POINT, Miss., Oct. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Old Waverly Club announced today the reopening of Mossy Oak Golf Course, the Gil Hanse design that is consistently ranked among the top two courses in Mississippi.

After a yearlong closure, Mossy Oak is ready to welcome members and their guests back to a course transformed into one of the premier golf experiences in the region. World renowned professional golfer and businessman, Jerry Pate, spent most of 2025 guiding and overseeing enhancements to the facilities.

"Gil Hanse routed and strategized one of his finest works on a beautiful site of rolling farmland in the Mississippi countryside. Challenging bunkers with traditional links-style greens that lay gently into the existing contours of the land make for a memorable experience at Mossy Oak," said Pate.

The renovation of Mossy Oak included a complete reconstruction of all bunkers, lengthening of the course, re-grassing of the greens with TifEagle, and upgrading of cart paths throughout.

The reopening also marks an exciting new chapter for Old Waverly Club. A new ownership group, led by Pate as Chairman and joined by the Bryan family and a small group of investors, brings Mossy Oak and Old Waverly under one umbrella. These courses provide one of the most diverse and unique golf offerings in the country.  

Since its founding in 1988, Old Waverly has been highly regarded as one of the truly unique private clubs in the United States. The vision of late founder, George Bryan, was to bring a piece of Scotland to Mississippi and create a world-class destination for golf and hospitality in the heart of the state.

In 1986, Pate and Bob Cupp were enlisted to craft the Old Waverly course from the undeveloped 360 acres of natural forest and pastureland. It opened in September 1988 to rave reviews and has been a fixture among various "Best Of" lists, including recognition as the top golf course in Mississippi. The club has also hosted numerous major golf championships, including the 1999 U.S. Women's Open, the 2006 U.S. Women's Mid-Amateur, the 2019 U. S. Women's Amateur, and the 2015 and 2021 Men's Southern Amateur Championships.

In 2016, the club's experience was elevated with the opening of Mossy Oak, located just across the street from Old Waverly. Brought to life by designer Gil Hanse, Mossy Oak quickly became one of the most revered golf courses in all the U.S. and was recognized in 2018 as one of Golfweek magazine's Top-100 Modern Golf Courses in the U.S. Mossy Oak also serves as the official golf facility for the Mississippi State University men's and women's golf teams.

Offering two distinct, world-class golf courses, luxurious accommodations and unrivaled Southern hospitality, Old Waverly has emerged as the premier golf destination in the South.

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About Old Waverly

Founded in 1988 by George Bryan, Old Waverly is one of the South's premier private golf and hospitality destinations, offering world-class golf, luxurious accommodations, and unparalleled southern hospitality. The club's signature courses include the original Old Waverly Golf Course, designed by U.S. Open Champion, Jerry Pate, and Bob Cupp, and the Gil Hanse-designed Mossy Oak Golf Course. Old Waverly has hosted prestigious national championships, including the U.S. Women's Open and the U.S. Women's Mid-Amateur, and serves as the practice facility for Mississippi State University's men's and women's golf teams. Guided by a commitment to excellence, Old Waverly continues to provide members and guests with a world-class golfing and hospitality experience in the heart of Mississippi. For more information about Old Waverly, visit www.oldwaverly.com.

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