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

Golfer Photos

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars
343 Reviews (343)
Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 2
Recommended
Played

Best course in the south

Best course I’ve played at so far. Most elevated hole I’ve ever seen

First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 17
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

A great golf course

It had rained 4.5 inches the day before we played. I was astonished at how well the course had drained and how playable it was. Only real effect we saw was the sand traps were washed out.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great course

Awesome time. Slightly congested but that’s just because of everyone pausing to take pictures of the amazing landscape.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Contender for Best public course in Alabama

I literally can’t say enough great things about this course. Amazing conditions coupled with friendly staff makes this course an absolute gem.

Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Hidden gem

Always love playing at Farmlinks. Got a good deal through Golfnow.

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

Really enjoyed the day!

Of course anytime you play in the winter you have to allow for those pesky seasonal conditions. Overall the course was in very decent shape unfortunately i played on a day soon after the greens were sanded which definitely impacted the score on a few holes. The dormant tight lies around the green were brutal as was the sand, but moral of that story I should have hit the green and not had to worry about those issues!! Nonetheless, I really liked the course layout, for the most part it was quite forgiving off the tee and there were ‘good’ places to miss on the approach (minus the aforementioned tight lies of course!). I can imagine the greens could be quite challenging on a summer day because of all of the undulations, so I definitely need to come back! Loved the course, would definitely recommend and will play again when I am in the area.

Oh, almost forgot, they have a couple elevated Par 3’s where you will definitely need a device that accounts for elevation change and wind, I think it was #15 that was showing over 200 on the scorecard but played about 140! What a beautiful hole!

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy 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
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Pace of play

The course is the best in the area and the amenities are great. This is the 2nd time that I’ve been there and played well over a 5 hour round. There seems to be zero pace of play enforcement, so don’t tee off after 12 or you may not finish.

4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 5.0
T O P 1000
Reviews 71
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Not the experience I expected

For a facility of this caliber to have to do everything was sad....I dropped our bags at the Bag drop or should I say in front of the Club House.....I parked and then proceeded to pay / check in.....only to have to load all of our equipment. My wife was walked away from by 4 staff members ouch not a good first impression. We were told to join another couple Great we love meeting new people drove down to the tee No we wanna play alone we take our time ok......Then only find ourselves being pushed all the way around by the couple....and behind them a 2 some and 3 somes......3 hours and 20 minutes to play 11 holes....btw this place has mud fairways and its cart path only I understand why......But the course is a great $29 track all winter....$75 in the summer unless it takes...6 hours......The pro shop staff was not warm and inviting the ranger only appeared after the cart girl called it in....Sorry at that point the experience was in the dumper......My concern is my time is worth something.....I paid for this experience..... was it worth my $$$$....... sadly not......Its a cool layout but 3 hours and 20 minutes to see 11 holes NOT....We have no clue what the last 7 holes look like.....sadly I may never......

Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 2.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 2.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Top public course in recent memory

What a great course. Conditions perfect and staff friendly!

First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Amazing Day

Farmlinks was in near-perfect condition, awesome layout, true Southern hospitality. We drove over an hour to get there but it was well worth the trip...we really didn't want the round to end!

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Review 1
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Review 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Farm links

Great layout

All around challenging and fair round of golf

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
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
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