Tallapoosa Lakes Golf Course

River Run at Tallapoosa Lakes Golf Course occupies land in Montgomery, Alabama, designed by Cam Hardigree. The course takes its name from its relationship to the water features that define much of the property, with the Tallapoosa River system influencing both the routing and strategic character of the layout. Montgomery's position in the Alabama River region provides natural terrain that typically includes rolling ground, mature hardwoods, and wetland corridors, elements that regional courses of this type incorporate into their designs. Hardigree, who has worked on several courses across the southeastern United States, tends toward layouts that balance accessibility for recreational players with strategic options for better golfers. His designs often emphasize playability from multiple tee sets while using natural landforms and water hazards to create definition and variety. At River Run, the routing likely moves through varied elevations and wooded sections, with holes shaped by the property's hydrology and existing vegetation. The course serves the Montgomery golf community as part of the Tallapoosa Lakes facility, which provides year-round play in Alabama's mild climate. The setting offers a contrast to the more urban courses in Montgomery proper, with a character shaped by its connection to the river corridor and surrounding landscape. Golfers encounter a layout designed to fit the land rather than impose dramatic alteration, a practical approach common to many regional courses built with attention to natural features and sustainable maintenance practices.