Cypress Lakes Golf & Country Club

Cypress Lakes Golf & Country Club sits in Muscle Shoals in northwest Alabama, part of the Shoals region along the Tennessee River. Designed by Gary Baird and opened in the 1970s, the course occupies rolling terrain characteristic of the area, with mature hardwoods and native vegetation framing the layout. The property takes its name from the cypress trees found near water features that come into play on several holes. The routing makes use of elevation changes and natural corridors, with fairways that move through wooded sections and open into broader landing areas. Water appears strategically throughout the round, requiring golfers to manage both distance and accuracy. The greens feature modest undulation, and bunkering is positioned to defend approach angles rather than overwhelm the visual presentation. Cypress Lakes serves as a traditional country club amenity for its membership, offering a familiar blend of golf, dining, and social activities typical of clubs in smaller Southern cities. The course provides a straightforward test for players of varying abilities, with multiple tee boxes allowing flexibility in how the layout plays. While not a tournament venue of regional or national prominence, it functions as a steady presence in the local golf community, maintaining the character of a member-focused facility where the game is played regularly rather than as a destination experience.