Best Golf Courses in Birmingham, Alabama

Shoal Creek, Alabama · Jack Nicklaus (1977) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,145 yards

Host of two PGA Championships (1984, 1990) and the 1986 U.S. Amateur, Shoal Creek is one of the most important courses in Southern golf. Jack Nicklaus's design through the wooded ridges of central Alabama features dramatic elevation changes, pristine conditioning, and a championship pedigree that few private clubs can match.

Birmingham, Alabama · Donald Ross (1927) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 6,825 yards

A Donald Ross design in the heart of Birmingham, the Country Club of Birmingham's West Course is one of the most celebrated private courses in Alabama. Ross's strategic layout through Red Mountain terrain features his signature crowned greens, classic bunkering, and a mature parkland character that captures Golden Age golf at its finest.

Birmingham, Alabama · Bob Cupp & Hubert Green (1991) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,131 yards

A Bob Cupp and Hubert Green co-design in Hoover south of Birmingham, the Legacy Course at Greystone hosted the LPGA's Bruno's Memorial Classic and multiple state championships. The challenging layout through wooded ridges and valleys features dramatic elevation changes and excellent conditioning year-round.

Sylacauga, Alabama · Hurdzan/Fry (2002) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,444 yards

A Hurdzan-Fry design at Pursell Farms resort south of Birmingham, FarmLinks was originally built as an agronomic testing facility, making it one of the most uniquely maintained courses in America. The 7,444-yard layout through rolling Alabama farmland and woodland features innovative turf varieties and outstanding conditioning.

Birmingham, Alabama · Robert Trent Jones Sr. (1992) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,055 yards

Part of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, Oxmoor Valley's Ridge Course is a challenging RTJ Sr. design through the Appalachian foothill ridges west of Birmingham. The dramatic routing features 200-foot elevation changes, panoramic valley views, and bold RTJ Sr. bunkering that make it one of the most scenic and challenging Trail courses.

Hoover, Alabama · Robert Trent Jones Sr. (2005) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 8,191 yards

At 8,191 yards from the tips, Ross Bridge is one of the longest courses in the world and a dramatic addition to the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail. The layout through the Shannon Valley in Hoover features stunning lake views, bold RTJ Sr. shaping, and a resort experience at the Renaissance Ross Bridge Hotel.

Prattville, Alabama · Robert Trent Jones Sr. (1999) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,630 yards

Part of the RTJ Trail's Capitol Hill complex south of Birmingham in Prattville, the Highlands Course is the most dramatic of the three courses on the property. The 7,630-yard layout features bold elevation changes, sweeping views from hilltop tees, and RTJ Sr.'s ambitious shaping that creates one of the most visually striking public courses in the Southeast.

Birmingham, Alabama · Donald Ross (1929) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 6,700 yards

A Donald Ross design in the exclusive Mountain Brook community, this private club is one of the most respected in Alabama. Ross's layout through rolling terrain features his characteristic crowned greens, strategic cross-hazards, and a lush parkland setting that captures the elegance of Golden Age Southern golf.