Earl Stone

Daphne, AL

TimberCreek Golf Club is a public course in Daphne, Alabama, on the Eastern Shore of Mobile Bay in Baldwin County, just off Interstate 10. The facility is a 27-hole championship layout designed by architect Earl Stone, with fairways carved through dogwoods, magnolias and pines, along with elevation changes and wetland preserves that give it a different character from other courses on the Gulf Coast. TimberCreek opened in 1993 and is open to public play, with a full-service restaurant and practice facilities on site. It is easily reached from Mobile, Gulf Shores and Pensacola.

Pelham, AL

Birmingham's best semi-private value

Fairhope, AL

Rock Creek Golf Club is set in a golf community on the Eastern Shore of Mobile Bay in Fairhope, Alabama, a short drive from Mobile. The 18-hole course was designed by architect Earl Stone and opened in 1993. Its routing uses the area's rolling terrain and elevation change, along with pines, hardwood forest, and freshwater wetlands, to shape tree-lined fairways and large, undulating greens. The par-4 second hole drops roughly 70 feet from tee to fairway before a forced carry over wetlands to the green. The course plays to 6,915 yards at a par of 72 and operates as a semi-private club with a restaurant and event space in the clubhouse.

Gulf Shores, AL

Peninsula Golf & Racquet Club is a semi-private golf facility on the Fort Morgan Peninsula in Gulf Shores, Alabama, between Mobile Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. The club opened in 1998 and was designed by architect Earl Stone across 800 acres adjacent to the Bon Secour Wildlife Preserve. The facility comprises three distinct nine-hole courses, Marsh, Lakes, and Cypress, which combine into three 18-hole routings. The layout winds through live oaks, cypress trees, marshland, and wetlands, with water hazards in play on many holes and views of Mobile Bay from several tees. Peninsula offers member and public access, along with practice facilities and event hosting. Wildlife such as alligators and eagles is commonly seen on the grounds.

Mobile, AL

Heron Lakes Country Club is located on Government Boulevard in Mobile, Alabama. The eighteen-hole course places a premium on driving accuracy and features Champion Bermuda greens installed during a 2004 renovation. The course was originally designed in 1954 by architect Harold Stallings. When the surrounding Heron Lakes residential subdivision was developed starting in 2000, architect Earl Stone added four new holes built around six lakes on the property. Heron Lakes operates as a semi-private club with tee times open to the public alongside a membership program. Practice facilities include a driving range of more than 300 yards, practice bunkers, and a large two-tiered putting green, with PGA-certified staff offering lessons.

Gulf Shores, AL

Gulf Shores Golf Club is a public course in Gulf Shores, on the Alabama coast. The 18-hole layout plays over flat coastal terrain, a friendly course that serves the Gulf Shores area.

Guntersville, AL

Eagle's Nest Golf Course sits atop Taylor Mountain within Lake Guntersville State Park in Guntersville, Alabama, offering elevated views over Lake Guntersville along with rolling hills and wildlife including deer and bald eagles. The course opened in 1972, designed by Earl Stone, and was renovated in 2009 by former University of Alabama golfer and PGA Tour player Jerry Pate, who oversaw new TifDwarf Bermuda greens and a modern irrigation system. A further cart-path project completed around 2025 added concrete paths across the full course. Operated by Alabama State Parks, the course is open to the public with a pro shop and practice facilities. It plays to a par of 72, with a longest yardage of roughly 6,785 to 6,810 yards depending on the tee data source, and its mountaintop routing brings notable elevation changes across the round.

Destin, FL

27-hole semi-private course in Destin, one of the most affordable options in the area. Popular with locals and budget-conscious visitors.

Pelham, AL

The Oaks sits inside Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Alabama, just south of Birmingham, on the park's wooded, hilly terrain near the Double Oak Mountain ridge. The 18-hole, par-72 layout was designed by Earl Stone and opened in the early 1970s, running through mature stands of oak and pine with Bermuda greens and tees. Fairways roll with the park's natural contours, and wildlife regularly crosses the course. The course is public and operated by Alabama State Parks, with tee times bookable up to six days ahead and walk-ons accepted at the starter's discretion. Amenities include a lighted driving range, chipping and putting greens, a pro shop, and an on-site grille. Blue tees play 6,842 yards; the course has hosted local qualifying events.

Fort Rucker, AL

Silver Wings Golf Club is located on Fort Rucker (Novosel), Alabama, in the Wiregrass region. The grounds feature gently rolling elevation changes with fairways lined by hardwoods and pines. The facility is a 27-hole complex made up of three 9-hole courses, Red, White and Blue, each with its own layout, and features Bermuda greens throughout. Silver Wings is operated by Army MWR and is open to the public as well as military members, with memberships available to both military and civilian golfers. On-site amenities include a pro shop, practice range and Divots Restaurant and Grill.

Rogersville, AL

Joe Wheeler State Park Golf Course, known as The General, is an 18-hole course inside Joe Wheeler State Park in Rogersville, Alabama, on the shores of Wheeler Lake in the Tennessee River valley. The park is a game sanctuary, and deer and other wildlife are commonly seen crossing the fairways. The General was designed by Earl Stone and set on rolling hills that tie into the surrounding river terrain, with Bermuda greens and tees. Its length challenges stronger players while remaining playable for beginners. The course is public, operated by Alabama State Parks, with a pro shop, driving range, chipping and putting greens. It sits alongside the park's lodge, marina and campground, and tee times can be booked online up to five days ahead.

Meridianville, AL

Colonial Golf Course, also known as The Colonial Golf Club, is an 18-hole public course in Meridianville, Alabama, just north of Huntsville. The club offers daily fee play with both walking and cart rates for full rounds and nine-hole play, along with weekday, weekend, twilight, and military and senior discount rates. It is staffed by PGA professionals, including a general manager and assistant professionals, and the clubhouse hosts tournaments and outings for groups. Address and contact details are consistent across the club's own site and PGA of America's facility directory, confirming it operates as an active daily fee course rather than a private club. Specific details on the course architect and year of opening were not available from the sources checked, so those facts are omitted here rather than guessed.

Diamondhead, MS

The Cardinal Course is one of two 18-hole golf courses at The Club at Diamondhead in Diamondhead, Mississippi, a Gulf Coast community between New Orleans and Gulfport. The club also operates the Pine Course, along with an indoor and outdoor golf academy. Designed by Earl Stone, the Cardinal Course runs through wooded, gently rolling terrain with no parallel fairways and long sand bunkers, making tree cover a defining feature of the round. The course is open to the public as well as club members, with practice facilities, a golf shop and dining available at the clubhouse. It plays to about 6,729 yards from the back tees.

Diamondhead, MS

Diamondhead Country Club features the 18-hole Pine Course, which is known for its tree-lined fairways and well-placed bunkers. The layout includes water hazards that come into play on various holes. As part of a larger resort community, the facility provides five sets of tees and professional conditioning. A state-of-the-art golf academy and world-class practice facilities are on-site.

Greenville, MS

Greenville Country Club in Greenville, MS has a challenging layout. The course is known for strategic holes and pristine conditions.