Best Alabama courses

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FarmLinks at Pursell Farms is a unique setup that pays homage to the golf course superintendent, with various turf types. Mike Bailey/Golf Advisor

Opened it 1960, Gulf Shores Golf Club was the area's first course. Courtesy of Gulf Shores G.C.

The longest public golf course in the U.S. is Ross Bridge, part of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail. Courtesy of RTJ Golf Trail

Gunter's Landing in Alabama was the no. 1-rated course for value on Golf Advisor in 2015. Courtesy of Gunters Landing

Alabama's golf scene goes beyond the famed Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, and the state's top 10 courses in 2015, as rated by golfers themselves, showcases a nice mix of plays from the Gulf to more rural areas.

How good is Alabama's golf scene in the eyes of the reviewers on Golf Advisor? Two courses made the top 50 U.S. list, and FarmLinks at Pursell Farms, a unique stay-and-play experience in its own right, made the top 10. And while the RTJ Trail (which has some selections in this top 10) made Alabama value well known, it was Gunter's Landing that was rated the No. 1 overall value course in the U.S. in 2015.

Courses were ranked based on a combination of their overall and subcategory ratings. You can click on each course to view ratings and review details.

Top 10 golf courses in Alabama

10. The Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Ross Bridge

Birmingham

9. Limestone Springs Golf Club

Oneonta

8. Magnolia Grove Golf Club*

Mobile

7. Gulf Shores Golf Club

Gulf Shores

6. Goose Pond Lake Golf Course

Scottsboro

5. Cider Ridge Golf Club

Oxford

4. Terri Pines Country Club

Cullman

3. Country Club of Brewton

Brewton

2. Gunter's Landing Golf Club

Guntersville

1. FarmLinks at Pursell Farms

Sylacauga

Denotes a multi-course facility.

GolfPass Staff

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Savpar

Commented on June 18, 2017 06:08 AM

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Top 10 courses in Alabama according to Golf Advisor reviews in 2015

Top 10 golf courses in Alabama

10. The Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Ross Bridge

9. Limestone Springs Golf Club

8. Magnolia Grove Golf Club*

7. Gulf Shores Golf Club

6. Goose Pond Lake Golf Course

5. Cider Ridge Golf Club

4. Terri Pines Country Club

3. Country Club of Brewton

2. Gunter's Landing Golf Club

1. FarmLinks at Pursell Farms

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