There are 7 golf courses in Jackson, Mississippi and 3 are municipal courses. There are also another 12 golf courses within 20 miles of Jackson, including 4 public, 2 municipal, 1 PL and 4 private courses. The oldest course in the Jackson area is the Grove Park Golf Course which was designed by Sonny Guy and opened in 1947. The longest course is The Country Club of Jackson, which is 7,465 yards. The Country Club of Jackson is rated the best course near Jackson.