1461 March Rd Bldg1461, Maxwell AFB, Alabama, 36112
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David Simms
Maxwell AFB
2012-01-01
Member (cart not included), played on Wednesday, December 2011 at 8am
I'm a member here, and have been for a few months. Cypress Tree on Maxwell Air Force Base actually has two 18-hole courses.
The University (West) Course is more well maintained, but is very flat and generally straight and wide. It's not overly challenging. It is very easy to walk this course.
The River (East) Course is the older course, it is more challenging and more pleasing to the eye, but it is not nearly as well maintained, plus it is within the flood plain of the Alabama River. The front nine walks easily, but there is some more challenging walking terrain on the back nine.
Member rate is $62.50/month for senior officers, so it is very affordable. The weather during the summer is nearly unbearable, but October-March is prime golf weather in Alabama. I'll miss these courses when the Army makes me move in a few months.
To note, federal inmates maintain both courses, so just realize the guys mowing and maintaining the facilities are federal felons.
Would travel: 20-30 Miles, Not Vacation Worthy
Bottom line: I would play again, Better than average course for the area, Bargain priced based on quality and competitive area pricing
Condition of Course, Price, No Houses on Course, Pace of Play
Member (cart not included), played on Wednesday, December 2011 at 8am
I'm a member here, and have been for a few months. Cypress Tree on Maxwell Air Force Base actually has two 18-hole courses. The University (West) Course is more well maintained, but is very flat and generally straight and wide. It's not overly challenging. It is very easy to walk this course. The River (East) Course is the older course, it is more challenging and more pleasing to the eye, but it is not nearly as well maintained, plus it is within the flood plain of the Alabama River. The front nine walks easily, but there is some more challenging walking terrain on the back nine. Member rate is $62.50/month for senior officers, so it is very affordable. The weather during the summer is nearly unbearable, but October-March is prime golf weather in Alabama. I'll miss these courses when the Army makes me move in a few months. To note, federal inmates maintain both courses, so just realize the guys mowing and maintaining the facilities are federal felons.