Guide to 9 public golf courses within 25 miles of Birmingham. Map included. We’re not ‘tee’-zing
ByJon Eastwood
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Whether you rate yourself as the next winner of the Masters or you’ve only recently considered taking up the game, there’s some fantastic public golf courses within a short distance of Birmingham. It’s time to dust off those clubs and get ready to hit the fairways (hopefully) with our guide to 9 public golf courses within 25 miles of Birmingham.
Remember to wear two pairs of trousers when you play…in case you get a hole in one!
Now that I have your attention; 18 hole price ranges have been included for guidance. Check with each course for 9 hole prices, special discounts, senior/junior pricing, twilight/winter deals. Also, most clubs have tuition available for beginners.
1) Ballantrae Golf Club, Pelham
Course details: Rolling hills and spectacular views. 18 holes over 7,310 yards with a par of 72.
Where: 1300 Ballantrae Club Dr. Pelham, AL 35124
(205) 620-4653
Distance from center of Birmingham: 25 miles
Rates: $45-65
Website: www.ballantraegolf.com
2) Bent Brook Golf Club, Bessemmer (Three 9 hole courses)
Course details: Three courses; Brook, Windmill and Graveyard (which actually has an old graveyard on site).
Brook/Graveyard: 18 holes over 7,222 yards with a par of 72
Brook/Windmill: 18 holes over 7,014 yards with a par of 71
Graveyard/Windmill: 18 holes over 6,722 yards with a par of 72
Where: 7900 Dickey Springs Rd. Bessemmer, AL 35022
(205) 424-2368
Distance from center of Birmingham: 24 miles
Guest rates: $52-62
Website: www.bentbrook.com
3) Don A Hawkins, Roebuck Municipal Golf Course
Course details: Offers a golfing experience that will challenge all player levels . One of the best bargains in the area. 18 holes over 6,509 yards with a par of 71.
Where: 89200 Roebuck Blvd. Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 836-7318
Distance from center of Birmingham: 10 miles
Rates: $25-30
4) The City of Bessemer, Frank House Municipal Golf Course
Course details: A good course for beginners with little water and sand hazards. 18 holes over 6,346 yards with a par of 72.
Where: 801 Golf Course Rd, Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 424-9540
Distance from center of Birmingham: 17 miles
Rates: $25
www.bessemeral.org/frankhouse
5) Highland Park Golf, Birmingham
Course details: An interesting and challenging course with some spectacular views of downtown Birmingham. 18 holes over 5,801 yards with a par of 70.
Where: 3300 Highland Ave South
(205) 322-1902
Distance from center of Birmingham: 2 miles
Rates:$45-54
6) Horse Creek Golf Course, Dora
Course details: Reasonable green fees that won’t wipe out your wallet. A fun course with multiple water hazards and elevation changes. 18 holes over 6,552 yards with a par of 72.
Where: 1745 Highway 78, Dora, AL 35062
(205) 648-1499
Distance from center of Birmingham: 25 miles
Rates: $29-39
7) Oak Mountain State Park Golf Course “The Oaks”
Course details: Play golf at Alabama’s largest state park. 18 holes over 6842 yards with a par of 72.
Where: 200 Terrace Dr. Pelham, AL 35124
(205) 620-2522
Distance from center of Birmingham: 20 miles
Rates: $23-59
www.alapark.com/oak-mountain-state-park-golf-course
8) Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Ross Bridge
Course details: One of the longest courses in the world. Look out for the spectacular waterfall dropping 80 feet between the ninth and eighteenth greens. 18 holes over 8,191 yards with a par of 72.
Where: 4000 Grand Avenue, Hoover, AL 35226
(205) 480-7677
Distance from center of Birmingham: 13 miles
Rates: From $65
9) Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Oxmoor Valley (Three 18 hole courses)
Ridge Course: Roller coaster fairways, heavy tree cover ,and huge elevation changes. 18 holes over 7,055 yards with a par of 72.
Valley Course: Tree-lined and dotted with picturesque lakes. 18 holes over 7,167 yards with a par of 72.
Short Course: A delightful collection of 18 pure one-shotters which offer severe elevation changes. Virtually every hole plays downhill. 18 holes over 3,360 yards with a par of 54.
Where: 100 Sunbelt Parkway, Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 942-1177
Distance from center of Birmingham: 12 miles
Rates: Short course specials. Ridge and Valley from $65.
Need to get some practice closer to the city? Try Top Golf!
If hitting unlimited golf balls, while enjoying food and drinks is more your thing, Top Golf in Birmingham has you covered.
Where: 1111, 24th St N, Birmingham, AL 35234
Price: From $25 per bay per hour (1-6 people per bay)
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