Roebuck Golf Course - Golf Course in Birmingham, AL

Grade Breakdown

Overall D 68/100

Course Condition D 65/100

Design & Challenge D 62/100

Amenities D 60/100

Value C 78/100

Service C 70/100

Reputation C 72/100

About This Course

Roebuck Golf Course is Birmingham's historic municipal course dating to 1911, offering great value at approximately $43 per round from longest tees. The course features wide fairways with clean conditions and decent greens, though tee boxes have shown signs of wear in recent reviews. With a par-71 layout measuring 6,509 yards from the back tees and a slope rating around 113, it serves as an accessible option for regular rounds rather than championship play. The friendly staff, practice facilities, and charity tournament history make it a community staple.

Course Info

Holes 18

Par 71

Yardage 6,509

Type Municipal

Year Built 1911

Walking Allowed

Practice Facilities

driving range putting green chipping area

Details

Address 8920 Roebuck Blvd, Birmingham, AL

City Birmingham, AL

Phone +12058367318

Who Should Play Here?

Beginner Playable

Beginners will find Roebuck accessible with wide fairways and forgiving conditions, though tee box maintenance has declined. The course offers multiple tee options to accommodate different skill levels and the historic layout provides a gentle introduction to golf.

Take advantage of shorter tee boxes if available
Watch for blind shots on certain holes requiring careful aiming
Consider walking if budget-conscious as carts are available

Intermediate Recommended

Mid-handicap golfers will appreciate the classic muni layout with strategic blind shots and tree-lined fairways. The course offers good value for regular rounds and provides enough challenge to keep scores interesting without being overly punishing.

Be mindful of blind shot holes that require careful club selection
Fairway management is important due to tree coverage
Weekday play offers better availability than weekends

Advanced Playable

Low-handicap golfers will find the course manageable but not championship-caliber. The slope rating of 113 indicates moderate difficulty, and while there are strategic elements, it's primarily a value-focused municipal course rather than a testing championship layout.