Birmingham, Alabama's golf market is built around rolling Appalachian foothills that make for dramatic, elevated layouts — and a near-year-round season that gives the metro an inherent advantage over northern competitors. Weekday rates span $25 at Jefferson County municipal courses to $130 at the area's premium daily-fee facilities. The Shelby County corridor (Hoover, Pelham, Alabaster) holds the metro's best mid-range concentration at $45–80.
Birmingham Green Fees by Tier (2026)
| Course | Weekday 18 | Weekend 18 | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pell City Country Club | $32 | $40 | 4 ★ |
| Cumberland Lake Golf and Lodge | $43 | $55 | 3.7 ★ |
| Alpine Bay Golf Club | $45 | $55 | 4.1 ★ |
| Woodward Golf Club | $46 | $60 | 4.1 ★ |
| The Meadows Golf Course at Harpersville | $50 | $60 | 4.3 ★ |
| Timberline Golf Club | $79 | $89 | 4.4 ★ |
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Jefferson County Golf: Affordable Hill Country
Jefferson County operates public courses at the metro's lowest price tier, with weekday rates at $25–38. Roebuck Golf Course (east Birmingham) and Oxmoor Valley Golf Course (Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, three 18-hole courses — Ridge, Valley, Short) offer dramatically different experiences at similar price points. Oxmoor Valley, as part of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, is a standout: resort-quality layout at a county park price — one of the best public golf values anywhere in the Southeast.
The Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail: Alabama's Secret Weapon
Alabama's Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail is the largest golf construction project in history — 11 sites across the state, all designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. In the Birmingham area, Oxmoor Valley (Hoover) andRoss Bridge Golf Resort & Spa(Hoover) are the two Trail sites. Ross Bridge's Championship Course runs $80–130 weekday — premium conditioning and a design length of 8,191 yards (among the longest in the world) at a price far below comparable resort courses in Florida or Arizona.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail near Birmingham?
The RTJ Golf Trail is a network of 11 public golf facilities across Alabama, all designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. Near Birmingham: Oxmoor Valley (three 18-hole courses, $35–65, Hoover) and Ross Bridge Golf Resort (Championship Course $80–130, Hoover). Both are open to daily-fee play and maintain resort-quality conditions at public prices.
What is the cheapest public golf course in Birmingham?
Jefferson County Park courses (Roebuck Golf Course, $25–35) and Oxmoor Valley Short Course ($20–30) offer the lowest entry prices. Oxmoor Valley's Ridge and Valley courses ($35–65) are the best combination of price and quality in the market — Robert Trent Jones design at near-municipal rates.
Can you play golf year-round in Birmingham?
Yes. Birmingham's climate allows golf nearly year-round. Hard freezes are rare and brief — most winters see only 2–3 weeks when courses close. The best windows are March through May and September through November. Summer (June–August) is hot and humid — morning rounds before 9am are recommended.
How does Birmingham's golf market compare to Atlanta?
Birmingham's public golf market is 15–25% more affordable than comparable Atlanta courses, driven by the RTJ Trail (which provides resort-quality golf at public prices) and lower regional land costs. The RTJ Trail gives Birmingham a quality ceiling that Atlanta's municipal market can't match at similar price points.