Private

Mountain Brook Course

Mountain Brook Club

Birmingham, AL, USA
brockbaker99
connorherfurth
RH
Will
lankysmoove
+12
18 holesPar 726,893 yds72.6/128

About this course

Mountain Brook Club's course, nestled in the heart of its namesake Birmingham suburb, is a testament to understated Southern golf elegance. It isn't known to grab headlines, but locals recognize it for its charm and challenging, old-school design. Originally shaped in the late 1920s, the course exhibits a classic parkland feel, routed through rolling terrain and mature hardwoods. Its tree-lined fairways reward accuracy, while subtly contoured greens ask thoughtful questions of even the most seasoned putters. Recent updates have reinforced its original character, never sacrificing its old-world charm. A number of blind shots, combined with dog legs keep players guessing at the next lie. More than anything, Mountain Brook is known as a family-oriented golf club in Birmingham. The community loves the club because it represents a tradition of friendly competition and social connection, reflecting the culture of the Mountain Brook neighborhood itself. Known for their exceptional junior program, the club has produced numerous college players, a testament to its commitment to growing the game.

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.

1389

Best in World

1217

Best in USA

21

Best in AL

Quick facts

Location
Birmingham, AL, USA
Access
Private
Year built
1929
Holes
18
Par
72
Length
6,893 yards
Difficulty
72.6/128
Course Vaults score
7.8

Getting there

The journey to Mountain Brook Club begins at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM), a straightforward thirty-minute drive south through the heart of Birmingham's most established neighborhoods. The final miles wind through the leafy, rolling terrain of the Mountain Brook enclave itself - a verdant pocket of Alabama's Piedmont where tree-lined streets and manicured estates signal arrival in one of the South's most prestigious residential communities. From there, the club's entrance emerges quietly among the oaks and dogwoods, a discreet threshold to a sanctuary that has anchored Birmingham's golfing and social life for over a century.

FAQ

Common questions about Mountain Brook

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Mountain Brook has a Course Vaults score of 7.8 out of 10 based on 17 logged golfers.

Mountain Brook was designed by Donald Ross, George Cobb, and John LaFoy.

Mountain Brook is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.

Par at Mountain Brook is 72.

Mountain Brook plays 6,893 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Mountain Brook is 128.

250,000+
Course Reviews
+ 4.8
App Store

How many courses have you played?

Download Course Vaults on iOS and begin your golf legacy.

Course Vaults on three iPhones: player passport, map discovery, and course detail