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4.9
269 Reviews (269)
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Conditions
4.8
Value
4.6
Layout
4.9
Friendliness
4.9
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.8
98.0%
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262 out of 269 reviews
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4.9
14 Reviews (14)
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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.6
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.8
Amenities
4.8
StaffFriendliness
5.0
100.0%
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4.9
33 Reviews (33)
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Conditions
4.7
Value
4.6
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.8
Amenities
4.8
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4.9
97.0%
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32 out of 33 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public/Resort
Par 72
Length 7444 yards
Slope 141
Rating 76.3
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FarmLinks at Pursell Farms
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Course Details

Year Built 2003
Fairways Tifaway 419 Grass
Greens T1 Bent Grass Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Dr. Michael Hurdzan (2003) Dana Fry (2003) David Whelchel

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes - 6 (bunker guarded) greens at varying distances
Golf School Academy Yes - "FarmLinks Golf Academy"
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Available Facilities

Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities

Available Activities

Hunting

Accolades

Reviews

4.9
269 Reviews (269)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Amazing Food 12
Drinks 12
Brunch 10
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 24
Bunkers 21
Water Hazards 16
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 24
Entertaining Clients 24
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 24
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 27

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Farm links

Absolutely a great course to play for all skill levels. I shot my personal best and the round only took about 2 hours and 45 minutes.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

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.

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

Great course

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

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Hidden gem

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

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

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!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
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 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 71
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

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......

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Perfection

Played this course many times over the last several years and it never disappoints. Fairways and greens are perfect.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Top course in Alabama

Went as a final getaway with a group of friends before we leave for college. Beautiful course, friendly staff, great conditions, and a great day trip. Pursell Farms definitely went over top in terms of the over all experience for me and my group of friends. We were even chased down by a worker returning our keys to us after a friends had left us. Definitely went the extra mile to ensure we had a great experience

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Superb in the middle of nowhere

I booked this round last minute and I’m sure glad I did! The layout is great, definitely a “second shot” course as there is plenty of room in the fairways. Some really interesting history on the course as well. Be prepared to have NO CELLPHONE reception, which was just what the doctor ordered!

My only issue is the greens. They were a bit slow for an upper tier course in my opinion. Otherwise the course is in IMMACULATE condition!! Highly recommend

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Best course in the south

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

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously 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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Top public course in recent memory

What a great course. Conditions perfect and staff friendly!

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