386 Talladega Springs Road, Sylacauga, Alabama 35151, US
(256) 208-7600
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About Pursell Farms

Pursell Farms is known to golfers by the name of its unique course, FarmLinks. Both are nestled into the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. Guests get comfortable in luxury cabins, cottages, rooms at the Inn (40), Parker Lodge, the Orvis Farmhouse or Historic Hamilton Place, dating to 1852. Beyond golf, the sporting clays course at the ORVIS Shooting Grounds is popular, as is the Spring House Spa. Dining at Arrington restaurant or Old Tom's Pub sets everyone at ease. Bocce ball, outdoor pool, fitness center and walking and biking trails are also available.

Facts

Price Range$$$, $$$$
Property Class★★★★
Acres3200
Year Opened2002
Number of UnitsLess than 100

Amenities

RestaurantsFine, Bar, Casual
Room TypesRoom, Suite
Fitness CenterYes
Practice FacilityYes
Banquet SpaceYes
SpaYes

Services

ConciergeYes

Rules

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

Golf courses at Pursell Farms

Reviews

4.8
336 Reviews (336)

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Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Superb Experience

FarmLinks never lets you down - always in great shape. Course design makes you use all your clubs. Nice variety of challenges and opportunities during the entire round. Staff exemplifies Southern Hospitality

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very nice course, but pricey

The course was in pretty great shape. Pretty much what you should expect for a $150-300/tee time course.

Greens, fairways, and rough were all in great shape - especially since we played right after a tournament. Greens rolled true and fast. My only note is the tee boxes: some are great, some are burnt out and severely chunked up, some were fluffy and needing trimmed. Ultimately a great course with only one very minor flaw that we noticed. Staff was very nice and helped us get around since we were first timers. Facilities were beautiful and well maintained.

Even a beginner can navigate this course with caution. Pretty open and playable for all experience levels.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Incredible Course

World class bent grass greens. Would play regularly if it were less expensive, standard weekday rates are too high.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Golf Venue

Outstanding course in many ways: immaculate grounds conditions, incredible variety of golf holes (from meadows to mountains), challenging but very fair, entire course is aesthetically pleasing while a number of holes are absolutely stunning. Booked through Golf Now, at a "Hot Deals" rate. Worth every penny!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1178
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Michigan Advisor
Top 10 Contributor
First Time Playing

Disappointing Round

For the top ranked public course in Alabama, it was a major let down. From the rental clubs that were over 90 dollars to the golf cart that ran out of power to the atrocious pace of play (no Marshall to be found), the list is way too long for this price point!

The layout had several unique holes, but on the whole was not as expected, The conditions were superb and the greens were great; however, factoring in all the other negatives it was not worth the very high price tag!

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
5.0
First Time Playing

Very nice course!

Course was in great shape coming out of winter and no rain for a while. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Price is a little high in my opinion. Was gonna grab a beer but they wanted $10 for a Miller Lite! I believe they can do a little better than that, overall good experience.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
5.0
First Time Playing

The Good and Bad

Played this track and found it to be in excellent condition. Greens were smooth and fast and the fairways were very well maintained. Tee boxes were excellent. Carts seemed relatively new. My issue (and maybe it’s just me), this course is in the middle of no where. We played on a Wed and they were not crowded at all so pace was great. However at $229 per round, I think you can find courses that are close to the same quality at half the rate. I have difficulty recommending g to a friend based on the price

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Idyllic setting with top notch amenities

Greens are in fantastic condition, even in February. Staff is very friendly and accommodating. Practice range has everything, including complimentary balls and alignment sticks. The starter sends you off with water, towels, and even apples. The course is in great shape and provides drama on several par threes. I always find something to bring home from the pro shop/mercantile store.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent as always

From the moment you get on the property, everything is beyond expectation. The staff is helpful and friendly. The golf course is always in top condition. Can’t say enough about this place, if you haven’t played it it is definitely worth the trip.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course

Right after the getting into the farm you are greeted by longhorn bulls. Great chipping and putting area. Although the greens were a tad slow (it is winter) they rolled true and were in great shape. 4, 9 and 17 were some of the best holes I’ve played at a public course. The staff was super friendly. Definitely recommend. Only thing that wasn’t 10/10 were some of the tee boxes which were uneven.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 38
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Don't miss it

This is a gem of a golf course. Th practice facility is great. They had good quality range balls, and the staff was very friendly and accommodating. The layout is equal to any of the bigtime golf courses that I've ever played, and I play a lot! the greens were a good speed (a little fast, but not crazy) and they rolled very true.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 50
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Overpriced Hype

Nice course to play once. Exceptional place just way too overpriced. Wait until the YouTube hype dies down and prices fall back below hundred bucks. Shame this price gouging has taken place !!! I guess they are rich enough to run the resort with only onetime customers. I will wait to go back after this business model fails.

Conditions Excellent
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Worth the Hype

Pursell Farms is easily worth the hype and was worth the 2 and a half hour drive from Northern Alabama. Breathtaking views and plenty of awesome tee shots. Course was well maintained as well as a staff that was very friendly! Can’t wait to come back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

A wonderful experience!

This was the first time I played this course and I am quite happy with the experience! The staff was friendly and helpful and the course, while challenging, was fun to play! I will definitely come back to play!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Trouble booking

I noticed there have been recent comments , did they book on golf now or tee off? Every time I try to book I always get the same message , an error has occurred or the tee time no longer exists. I’ve called customer service but didn’t get an answer. If you can’t book then why are tee times listed every day. Thanks

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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