Must plays on the MS Coast are The Bridges, The Oaks, Windance, The Grand Bear, Shell Landing, and the Preserve. The Bear is my favorite and probably the best course for the money, especially with their $40 summer rate. However, I did play Windance on Friday and its in the best shape I ever seen it in. I'm playing the Preserve tomorrow. They've had issues with their greens in the past. This will be the first time I've played it in over two yrs. I'll give you a report tomorrow. The Oaks in Pass Christian is another great value.
Mid tier courses would be Sunkist, Gulf Hills, Hickory Hills. Lowere tier would be Dogwood Hills, Pass Christian Isles, Pine Burr, Great Southern. I haven't played Diamonhead in quite a while but the last time I played it, it wasn't terrible.