
Farmlinks at Pursell Farms Course
Farmlinks Golf Club at Pursell Farms


About this course
FarmLinks at Pursell Farms, nestled in the rolling hills of Sylacauga, Alabama, serves as a living, breathing agronomic test bed disguised as a world-class golf course. Designed by Michael Hurdzan and Dana Fry, the course is a modern marvel sculpted from former cotton and cattle land. It offers a playing experience unlike any other, as each hole features a different variety of turfgrass, allowing superintendents and researchers to evaluate performance in real-world conditions. Expect generous fairways that belie the subtle undulations and strategic bunkering, rewarding thoughtful approaches rather than brute force. The spirit of innovation extends beyond the turf. FarmLinks embraces its role as a unique laboratory, hosting turfgrass professionals from around the globe who come to study and learn from the course's varied conditions. While not a fixture on professional tournament circuits, its dedication to advancing the science of golf course management makes it an invaluable asset to the industry. Beyond its agronomic significance, FarmLinks offers a genuinely Southern hospitality. Golfers are known to gather at the clubhouse, swapping stories and enjoying traditional Southern fare. It's this blend of scientific rigor and warm camaraderie that defines the FarmLinks experience, fostering a deep appreciation for the game and the land it's played on.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in AL
Quick facts
- Location
- Sylacauga, AL, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 2003
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- Dr. Michael Hurdzan, Dana Fry
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 7,444 yards
- Difficulty
- 76.3/141
- Course Vaults score
- 8.3
Getting there
The journey to Farmlinks Golf Club at Pursell Farms begins at Birmingham-Shaheen International Airport, roughly an hour's drive southeast through the gently rolling terrain of central Alabama. The route trades interstate efficiency for the quieter charm of Highway 280, where suburban sprawl gradually yields to pastureland and the first hints of the Appalachian foothills. As you approach Sylacauga - known locally as the Marble City - the landscape opens into the pristine 3,000-acre expanse of Pursell Farms, where the club's understated entrance belies the world-class golfing sanctuary that awaits beyond the gates.

FAQ
Common questions about Farmlinks at Pursell Farms at Farmlinks Golf Club at Pursell Farms
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Farmlinks at Pursell Farms at Farmlinks Golf Club at Pursell Farms has a Course Vaults score of 8.3 out of 10 based on 93 logged golfers.
Farmlinks at Pursell Farms was designed by Dr. Michael Hurdzan and Dana Fry.
Yes. Farmlinks at Pursell Farms at Farmlinks Golf Club at Pursell Farms is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Farmlinks at Pursell Farms is 72.
Farmlinks at Pursell Farms plays 7,444 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Farmlinks at Pursell Farms is 141.



