Lake Forest at Lake Forest Yacht & Country Club

Lake Forest Yacht & Country Club sits in Daphne, Alabama, on the eastern shore of Mobile Bay, part of the residential and recreational development that has grown along this stretch of the Gulf Coast. The course was designed by Earl Stone, a regional architect active primarily in the Southeast during the mid-to-late twentieth century. Stone's work typically emphasized playability for a range of skill levels while working within the natural terrain and vegetation of each site.

The layout occupies rolling terrain characteristic of the coastal plain, with mature pines and hardwoods framing fairways and defining playing corridors. Water features appear throughout the routing, reflecting both the proximity to Mobile Bay and the integrated nature of the residential community surrounding the course. The design incorporates elevation changes modest by regional standards, creating variety in stance and approach angles without severe climbs.

As part of a yacht and country club, the facility serves a membership drawn from Daphne and the broader Eastern Shore communities, including nearby Fairhope and Spanish Fort. The club offers both golf and waterfront amenities, reflecting the lifestyle priorities of this part of coastal Alabama. The course provides a traditional private club experience within a region known more for resort golf along the Gulf beaches to the south than for championship-caliber layouts, serving primarily as a social and recreational hub for its members.