
Valley Grande Course
Valley Grande Golf Course
About this course
Valley Grande Golf Course sits on the outskirts of Selma in Alabama's Black Belt region, where the rolling terrain and mature hardwoods typical of central Alabama provide the setting for this Bud Burns design. Burns, who worked extensively throughout the Southeast during the latter decades of the twentieth century, routed the course to take advantage of natural elevation changes and wooded corridors that frame many of the holes. The layout moves through a mix of open and tree-lined fairways, with several holes playing along or across modest elevation shifts that add strategic interest to club selection and approach angles. The course serves as a public facility for the Selma area and reflects the practical design sensibilities common to municipal and daily-fee courses of its era. Greens are typically elevated or protected by bunkers and natural contours, rewarding accurate iron play while remaining accessible to a range of skill levels. Water comes into play on select holes, and the routing returns to the clubhouse at the turn, a convenience for casual rounds and local league play. Valley Grande functions as a community course in a region where golf facilities are relatively sparse. The layout provides a straightforward test that emphasizes course management and solid ball-striking over forced carries or severe hazards. For visitors passing through the historic Selma area, the course offers a representative example of regional golf architecture and a chance to play in the distinctive landscape of Alabama's central plains.
Quick facts
- Location
- Selma, AL, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1996
- Designer
- Bud Burns
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,628 yards
- Difficulty
- 73.1/123
FAQ
Common questions about Valley Grande
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Valley Grande was designed by Bud Burns.
Yes. Valley Grande is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Valley Grande is 72.
Valley Grande plays 6,628 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Valley Grande is 123.
Valley Grande is a 18-hole course.



