4403 McLean Drive, Rogersville, Alabama 35652, US
(256) 247-5466
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About Joe Wheeler State Park

The Joe Wheeler State Park features a 70-room lodge, as well as lakeside cottages and cabins and 116 campsites. Visitors can enjoy a sandy beach, basketball and tennis courts, disc golf, marina, restaurant at the waterfront lodge and an 18-hole golf course. The park is divided by the Tennessee River, which forms the 69,700-acre Wheeler Lake, where fishing and boating are popular pastimes. The 7,251-yard course was designed by Earl Stone in the 1970s.

Facts

Price Range$$
Property Class★★★
Acres2550
Year Opened1949
Number of UnitsLess than 100

Amenities & Services

RestaurantsCasual
Room TypesRoom
TennisYes
Practice FacilityYes
MarinaYes
Beach AccessYes
Banquet SpaceYes

Rules

Is the resort pet friendly?Yes
Is resort stay required for a tee time?No

Golf courses at Joe Wheeler State Park

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars
33 Reviews (33)
Reviews 50
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Quality and Value

Greens were in the best shape I've ever seen. Fairways were excellent, also. In the heat especially, it's a challenging walking course because of some hills on a number of holes. Saw 11 deer driving up and 2 on the course.

Previously Played
Hot weather
Walked
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Review 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Incentivized Review

A Couse with great potential

This course is part of the state parks. It has a nice layout and has great potential. Properly funded, it could become a great destination course. You will enjoy the challenge.

Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Better than average for North Alabama

In general, the course is in very good condition. The greens are slow and rather hard, but cutting them low would likely generate maintenance issues.

One criticism would be the length of grass in the fairways. It was long enough to have a significant affect on drives.

Like the other State Park course in the area, the carts need to be replaced because they have not been maintained.

Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 2.0
Difficulty 3.0
T O P 250
Reviews 125
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Played

Sunny Say

Golf course is in AWFUL condition. They are discontinuing their relationship with Golfnow. Too many blind shots to be enjoyable for me.

Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 4.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
Commented Apr 10, 2018
Hello Mark, thank you for taking the time out of your busy day to review your experience with us, we truly appreciate your feedback and will certainly pass it along to our team. We hope to have another opportunity to welcome you back to the 5-star experience that you deserve.
Review 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Enjoyed

Had a great time even with the cool and strong winds.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 5.0
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

NICE course

Greens a little hairy, but a lot of rain for a few days. Good course condition considering weather. 5 somes on a weekend was unexpected but the one in front of us let us pass. Great day!

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Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Drought

Because of a lack of rain for a few month, the course was very dry and greens were burned out a bit.

First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 3.0
Commented Jan 17, 2018
Hello, thank you for taking the time to review us, The General Golf Course at Joe Wheeler State Park in the Rogersville, Alabama area, and for the 3 stars. We're sorry to hear the course may not have been in the best shape on the day of your round, and we appreciate your feedback regarding the greens so may work on any necessary improvements. However, we're glad you received a good value for your round and had a fun time on the course. Thank you for choosing to golf with us, and we look forward to seeing you again soon.
T O P 250
Reviews 125
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Beautiful day for golf

Course in good shape. Greens could be better. The course is very challenging. I would not recommend for high handicappers.

Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
Recommended
Played

Bang for your buck!!!

I scored big time with this hot deal!!! I’ve played plenty of courses to know that you normally get what you pay for when it comes to golf courses but this was by far the nicest place I have ever played, for less than $20! This was my 1st time on this beautiful course and the 1st place I’ve played since moving here from Chattanooga but I will definitely be back to play every chance I get! Good times!

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Review 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Twice a year
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Decent course every now and then

My biggest issue was the tee boxes. A lot of times I was on very uneven tee boxes. The course needs to level them as the course is really nice. The greens are two years old I believe. Quite slow. It that could be due to the rain.

Verified Purchaser
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Commented Aug 14, 2017
Hello Luke, thank you for taking the time to review our golf course, The General Golf Course within the Alabama State Parks. We appreciate your feedback regarding the tee boxes. It looks like you enjoyed the course layout, so we are happy to see that. Thank you for the 3 star review and we look forward to seeing you again soon.
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Fun Tract Great Price

Challenging layout that plays fairly long especially when wet. The holes are spread out on a large tract of land so you never come in to play with golfers on other holes. The greens are firm, but are putting faster and smoother than ever. This is a fun course at a great price.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Review 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Wet weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Fun round

Had an early tee time, pace of play was great. Really enjoyed wide fairways and not loosing a ball. Plan to play again.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 30
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Beautiful State Park Course

Greens were excellent, long tees made the course very challenging. Fairways not watered, brown, very hard. Beautiful setting well kept

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 2.0
Pace 5.0
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

North Alabama's best kept secret. Shhhhhhhhh.

I was hesitant about playing this course as it's over an hours drive from my house. After seeing and playing 'The General' I found it was well worth the drive, Played on a beautiful Saturday afternoon, and there was no one in front of us and nobody pushing. A wonderful leisurely round of golf. I will be back!

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Played

Slow

Allowing groups of 5-6. Every time I play here it is a 4.5-5.5 hr round. That's way to long.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 3.0
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Played

Unacceptable greens

The greens were replaced a couple years ago, and they were the hardest greens we've ever played. In my twosome, only 1 of 20 shots which hit the green from over 70 yards stayed on the putting surface. After recognizing the greens would not hold, we tried to hit short and bounce onto the green, but many of the holes are elevated and most of those shots would not bounce forward.

The putting surfaces were rough and bumpy. Several putts rolling right at the hole were deflected near the hole by the rough surface.

This would be a fun course were it not for the greens.

Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 2.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 2.0
Difficulty 3.0
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