
Dothan Course
Dothan Country Club





About this course
Dothan Country Club's course sits in the Wiregrass region of southeastern Alabama, where the state meets the Florida panhandle. Hugh Moore, a regional architect active in the mid-twentieth century, designed the layout in terrain typical of the area—gently rolling land with stands of pine and hardwood that frame fairways and define playing corridors. The routing takes advantage of modest elevation changes that provide natural drainage and create variety in lies and approach angles. The course reflects the design sensibilities of its era, with tree-lined fairways that reward accurate driving and greens that require thoughtful club selection on approaches. Dothan's climate allows for year-round golf, and the layout accommodates both member play and occasional regional amateur competitions. The property's mature landscaping has evolved over decades, giving the course a settled, established character within the community. Dothan Country Club functions as a traditional private club serving the city and surrounding region. The membership includes local business and professional families, and the club maintains facilities for dining and social gatherings alongside its golf operations. The course provides a familiar test for members who play it regularly while remaining accessible enough for guests and newer players to enjoy without excessive difficulty.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Private column compares member-only and guest-restricted courses.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in AL
Quick facts
- Location
- Dothan, AL, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1960
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Hugh Moore
- Par
- 70
- Length
- 6,558 yards
- Difficulty
- 72.3/128
- Course Vaults score
- 7.2
Getting there
The journey to Dothan Country Club begins at Dothan Regional Airport, a compact regional hub offering direct connections from major southeastern cities, or alternatively from larger gateways like Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International, roughly two and a half hours northwest by car. The drive from Atlanta descends gently through rolling farmland and pecan groves, the landscape softening as you cross into the Wiregrass region of southeastern Alabama. As you approach Dothan proper, the route transitions from interstate to tree-lined boulevards, the final turn revealing the club's understated entrance - a quiet threshold into one of the region's most enduring golf traditions.

FAQ
Common questions about Dothan
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Dothan has a Course Vaults score of 7.2 out of 10 based on 20 logged golfers.
Dothan was designed by Hugh Moore.
Dothan is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Dothan is 70.
Dothan plays 6,558 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Dothan is 128.



