Detailed description of Shoal Creek
Shoal Creek, is a Private, 18 hole golf course located in Birmingham, Alabama.
The course first opened for play in 1976. The course was designed by Jack Nicklaus.
The Jack Nicklaus-designed 18-hole golf course is internationally renowned, and has played host to two PGA and one US Amateur Championships. The course is noted for a design that makes for challenging, yet fair play. Double Oak Mountain offers a backdrop of beauty from any vantage point on the course, especially so when it radiates with color in the fall.
Shoal Creek Golf & Country Club membership is by invitation.
Shoal Creek was the site of the 1984 PGA Championship where Lee Travino outdueled Gary Player and Lanny Wadkins to win the tournament. It was Lee's sixth and final major championship.
Member (cart not included), played on Sunday, August 2012 at noon
One of Nicklaus' gems in terms of design. Hosts the Regions Tradition, a major on the Champions Tour. Gets rave reviews from the players. No blind shots, can always see landing area off tee and green visible from fairway.
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Member (cart not included), played on Sunday, March 2013 at noon
Correct name is Shoal Creek. Period. No "Golf and Country Club", no "Country Club". Just Shoal Creek. Golf staff is excellent, and caddies are knowledgeable. It is a walking course that seems to play downhill for all 18 holes. Recent revovations after 2012 Regions Tradition to holes 15 and 16 are excellent.