Private

West Course

Country Club of Birmingham

Birmingham, AL, USA
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About this course

West at Country Club of Birmingham is a study in strategic evolution, its very layout a reflection of golf’s shifting demands across a century. Carved into the undulating terrain of Mountain Brook, its rolling fairways and subtly contoured greens present a classic parkland challenge. While no ocean views here, the towering oaks and meticulously maintained Bermuda grass evoke a sense of established Southern elegance, a familiar backdrop for the club's storied membership. Originally designed by Donald Ross, the West Course has seen careful refinements over the years, adapting to modern equipment and playing styles while honoring Ross's original vision. It's a course that favors thoughtful shot-making over sheer power; strategic positioning is rewarded far more than brute force. While no major professional championships have graced its fairways, the West course is a constant test for the membership. The club is proud to serve the community and has a long tradition of hosting local amateur events. More than just a golf course, the club features a vibrant tennis and social community, as well as fine dining.

Quick facts

Location
Birmingham, AL, USA
Access
Private
Year built
1929
Holes
18
Par
71
Length
7,226 yards
Difficulty
75.4/146
Course Vaults score
8.8

Getting there

The Country Club of Birmingham is most readily accessed via Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM), situated roughly twenty minutes north of the club's leafy Vestavia Hills location, or via the more distant but equally viable routes through Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), some ninety minutes southeast. The drive from BHM traces a gentle descent through Birmingham's prosperous suburban corridors, transitioning from interstate commerce into tree-lined residential avenues that speak to the quiet permanence of Alabama's most established golfing institution. For those arriving by private aircraft, Bham Executive Airport (DAN) sits just minutes away, offering the discretion befitting a club of such storied standing. The final approach winds through the rolling terrain of the southern Appalachian foothills, arriving at a sanctuary of manicured fairways and clubhouse tradition that has anchored Birmingham's sporting elite for more than a century.

FAQ

Common questions about West at Country Club of Birmingham

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

West at Country Club of Birmingham has a Course Vaults score of 8.8 out of 10 based on 43 logged golfers.

West was designed by Donald Ross, Robert Trent Jones Sr., Pete Dye, and P. B. Dye.

West at Country Club of Birmingham is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.

Par at West is 71.

West plays 7,226 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at West is 146.

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