When you are looking for a public golf course to play a few rounds, it can be challenging to narrow down your options. Many communities have multiple golf courses, and Birmingham is no exception - the Magic City has many beautiful public greens. With so many choices of golf courses in the area, how do you decide which one to visit for your next round?
EW Motion Therapy has been in Birmingham for over 20 years, and we have helped golfers from all over the city play their best game. We would love to be your physical therapy provider, but we understand that this may not always be the case. Our ultimate goal is to help you find the right golf course where you can continue to play the sport you love.
To help you make sense of your options for public golf courses in Birmingham, we’ve made a list of some of the best-reviewed courses (above 4 stars on Google with at least 15 reviews) in the Birmingham area, in no particular order. We have also included some of each facility’s offerings as listed on their website.
With this list, you can learn more about your options to make the best decision for your needs.
Along with the right course, finding the right golf pro or instructor for you can be instrumental to your success. Learn some tips for finding the right professional here.
Highland Park Golf Course
Location: 3300 Highland Avenue, Birmingham, AL 35205
Google rating: 4.2/5 stars
Daily rate: $55-$68 for 18 holes
Website: https://highlandparkgolf.com/
First established in 1903, Highland Park Golf Course is the oldest in the state, providing lessons for golfers of any age and affordable daily passes.
Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Ross Bridge
Location: 4000 Grand Avenue, Hoover, AL 35226
Google rating: 4.6/5 stars
Daily rate: $100-$160 for 18 holes
Website: https://www.rtjgolf.com/rossbridge/
Named one of the top golf resorts in America by GOLF Magazine in 2019, Ross Bridge winds around two lakes and the Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa.
Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Oxmoor Valley
Location: 100 Sunbelt Pkwy, Birmingham, AL 35211
Google rating: 4.6/5 stars
Daily rate: $55-$85 for 18 holes
Website: https://www.rtjgolf.com/oxmoorvalley/
Built on land once owned by US Steel, Oxmoor Valley offers scenic forests, numerous creeks, and challenging elevation changes.
Roebuck Golf Course
Location: 8920 Roebuck Rd, Birmingham, AL 35206
Google rating: 4.2/5 stars
Daily rate: $23-$39 for 18 holes
Website: https://roebuckgolfcourse.com/
Since 1911, Roebuck has been a premier golf destination minutes from downtown Birmingham. It offers multiple membership levels, lessons, and various clinics and teams to join.
The Oaks Golf Course
Location: 200 Terrace Dr, Pelham, AL 35124
Google rating: 4.1/5 stars
Daily rate: $23-$49 for 18 holes
Website: https://www.alapark.com/parks/oak-mountain-state-park/oaks-golf-course
Within Oak Mountain State Park, “The Oaks” offers affordable tee times and a pro shop, as well as cart rentals.
Ballantrae Golf Club
Location: 1300 Ballantrae Club Dr, Pelham, AL 35124
Google rating: 4.5/5 stars
Daily rate: $59-$69 for 18 holes
Website: https://www.ballantraegolf.com/
Offering both public and private tee times, Ballantrae also has a restaurant on-site and hosts lessons and events throughout the year.
Bent Brook Golf Course
Location: 7900 Dickey Springs Rd, Bessemer, AL 35022
Google rating: 4.5/5 stars
Daily rate: $41-$69 for 18 holes
Website: https://bentbrook.com/
With 27 holes on three courses, Bent Brook offers challenging, enjoyable play with a beautiful view and a pleasant atmosphere.
Timberline Golf Club
Location: 300 Timberline Trail, Calera, AL 35040
Google rating: 4.6/5 stars
Daily rate: $57-$74 for 18 holes
Website: https://www.timberlinegc.com/
With well-maintained greens and agreeable playing conditions year-round, Timberline is a course surrounded by hardwood trees that offers public tee times and private memberships.
Finding the best Birmingham golf course for you
We hope this list will help you feel more confident as you decide where you would like to play your next round. We know your options in Birmingham are plentiful, and this list is not comprehensive, but we want you to be informed of some well-reviewed public courses as you continue your research. Finding the right course for you can be trial and error, but when you do, you have a place to enjoy rounds with friends and take lessons to become an even better golfer.
At EW Motion Therapy, we have had the privilege of serving the Birmingham area for over 20 years, and we want to help you become the champion golfer you were meant to be. If you want to know more about our golf program, click here to learn more.
