Golfweek ranks top public golf courses in Alabama
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 5:13 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Golfweek published its rankings of the best public-access golf courses in Alabama on June 15. The top-rated course, Pursell Farms, is located in Sylacauga and stands out alongside several other Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail courses. All 10 ranked courses were built in 1960 or later, showcasing modern designs and playability. Other highly regarded courses include Capitol Hill (Judge) in Prattville and Grand National (Lake) in Opelika, among others. Golfers seeking premier courses in Alabama have a variety of options highlighted in the list.
- •Golfweek released rankings on June 15
- •Pursell Farms is ranked No. 1
- •Rankings include 10 modern courses
- •Other notable courses are in the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail
- •Golfers have many top options in Alabama
- 5:13 PMYahoo Sports — What's Alabama's best public golf course? Hint: It's not a Robert Trent Jones course
"See the best 10 public golf courses in Alabama as rated by Golfweek. No. 1 may surprise you: It's not a Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail course.
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