The Links Alabama
The Links is a par-71 public course in Alabama, playing 6,125 yards from the Blue tees with a rating of 69.7 and slope of 121.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 71 (4 par 3s, 11 par 4s, 3 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,125 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 69.7 / 121 |
| Tee Options | 4 |
| Location | Alabama, USA |
| Coordinates | 33.1586, -87.5646 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Metres | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 6,125 | 5,601 | 71 | 69.7 | 121 |
| White | 5,734 | 5,243 | 71 | 67.8 | 117 |
| Gold | 5,168 | 4,726 | 71 | 65.2 | 107 |
| Red | 4,571 | 4,180 | 71 | 62.6 | 101 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue 69.7/121 | 413 | 395 | 177 | 372 | 392 | 538 | 418 | 170 | 322 | 3197 | 114 | 387 | 351 | 490 | 290 | 530 | 133 | 280 | 353 | 2928 | 6125 |
| White 67.8/117 | 390 | 365 | 143 | 353 | 382 | 496 | 390 | 148 | 305 | 2972 | 101 | 380 | 335 | 468 | 262 | 506 | 122 | 262 | 326 | 2762 | 5734 |
| Gold 65.2/107 | 370 | 326 | 113 | 311 | 372 | 455 | 367 | 125 | 281 | 2720 | 85 | 266 | 330 | 441 | 219 | 467 | 111 | 239 | 290 | 2448 | 5168 |
| Red 62.6/101 | 345 | 298 | 87 | 296 | 303 | 394 | 336 | 77 | 256 | 2392 | 80 | 252 | 239 | 406 | 203 | 438 | 99 | 213 | 249 | 2179 | 4571 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Hdcp | 6 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 17 | 13 | 5 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Blue (6,125 yards, 69.7/121)
Course rating 1.3 below par.
Handicap 10-20: Gold (5,168 yards, 65.2/107)
957 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 5.8 below par.
Handicap 20+: Red (4,571 yards, 62.6/101)
1,554 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 8.4 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card.
The longest hole on the card at 538 yards. 8 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 114 yards. 80 from the Red tees.
Stroke index 3.
Nearby Courses
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of The Links?
The Links has a course rating of 69.7 and slope of 121 from the back tees. From the Red tees, the rating is 62.6 with a slope of 101.
How long is The Links?
From the back tees, The Links plays 6,125 yards. The course is par 71 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 11 par 4s, 3 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at The Links?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 15, a 530-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at The Links?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Blue tees (6,125 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red tees (4,571 yards).
Is The Links public or private?
The Links is a public golf course in Alabama. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near The Links?
Nearby courses include Country Club of Tuscaloosa, Indian Hills Golf Course (Tuscaloosa), Tall Pines Golf Club, Ol' Colony Golf Complex.
Is there a yardage book for The Links?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for The Links with hole-by-hole maps, shot dispersion analysis, strokes gained heatmaps, and club recommendations tailored to your handicap and distances. You can view it online or download a printable PDF.
How do you play The Links?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at The Links for your handicap and your clubs: shot dispersion off each tee, strokes gained heatmaps for every target, and the club that loses the fewest strokes. Holes 1 and 2 are free to explore, so you can see the optimal way to play the opening stretch before you commit.
Does The Links have strokes gained data?
Yes. Yards Golf Book runs more than 20,000 simulated shots on every hole, factoring in your handicap, club distances, shot shape, and the actual hazard layout. The model recommends the best club and target for each shot.
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