
Moores Mill Course
Moores Mill Golf Club



About this course
Moores Mill, sprawling across the gently rolling terrain north of Auburn, is a testament to Alabama's evolving golf landscape. Originally crafted by Robert Trent Jones Sr. in 1964, the course reflects the post-war design ethos: generous fairways and strategically placed bunkers that penalize the truly errant. It's a parkland layout, characterized by mature hardwoods and subtle elevation changes rather than dramatic hazards. A player might find a slight draw advantageous on several holes, navigating the doglegs that define the character of the routing. While never hosting a major championship, Moores Mill has long been a competitive proving ground for collegiate and amateur players in the region. The club holds a strong regional reputation, particularly among those who favor a classic, unpretentious golf experience. It is known as one of the most popular courses in the state among the college crowd. The club's enduring appeal lies in its commitment to the traditions of the game, fostering a membership that values camaraderie and competition in equal measure. Weekday mornings often see the same familiar faces, engaged in spirited matches and post-round analysis over cups of coffee in the clubhouse. Moores Mill offers a genuine sense of community that extends beyond the course itself. Moores Mill is also a club steeped in local lore. Rumor has it that during the course's early days, Jones himself playfully lamented the abundance of native pecan trees, quipping that they were more likely to interfere with errant shots than add to the course's aesthetic charm. Whether true or not, the story speaks to the club's unpretentious, down-to-earth character.
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
- Auburn, AL, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 2000
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- Glen Day, Alan Blalock
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,871 yards
- Difficulty
- 72.1/131
- Course Vaults score
- 7.6
Getting there
Moores Mill Golf Club sits just minutes from Auburn's heart, most easily reached via Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL), roughly ninety minutes south through the rolling piedmont of eastern Alabama, or alternatively from Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM), a more direct forty-five-minute drive north. The final approach winds away from the interstate through Auburn's tree-lined neighborhoods, where the landscape shifts from suburban streets to the manicured grounds and native hardwoods that frame this intimate members' club. Arriving at Moores Mill marks the culmination of a journey through Alabama's heartland - a transition from the bustle of the university town into a sanctuary of quiet, championship-caliber golf nestled discreetly among the region's finest residential communities.

FAQ
Common questions about Moores Mill
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Moores Mill has a Course Vaults score of 7.6 out of 10 based on 21 logged golfers.
Moores Mill was designed by Glen Day and Alan Blalock.
Moores Mill is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Moores Mill is 72.
Moores Mill plays 6,871 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Moores Mill is 131.



