FarmLinks Golf Course at Pursell Farms
Plan your round at FarmLinks Golf Course at Pursell Farms
FarmLinks is the 18-hole course at Pursell Farms, a 3,500-acre estate near Sylacauga, Alabama, about fifty miles south of Birmingham. Hurdzan-Fry Golf Course Design built it in 2003. It plays to par 72 and 7,444 yards from the back tees (76.3 rating, 141 slope). Tee times can be booked online, and stay-and-play packages are offered for resort guests.
- Resort
- 18 holes
- Par 72
- Designed by Hurdzan-Fry Golf Course Design
- Opened 2003
Course strategy
Read the card before you play it
Walk the course
FarmLinks Golf Course at Pursell Farms hole by hole
Hole 1
502
yds ·Whitetail
The Farm, a wide-open par 5 on former cropland that eases you into the round.
Hole 2
365
yds ·Whitetail
Sawmill, a par 4 on the site of a historic sawmill and spring.
Hole 3
303
yds ·Whitetail
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 4
426
yds ·Whitetail
Lower 40, a long par 4 and the hardest hole on the card.
Hole 5
172
yds ·Whitetail
Hang Time, a par 3 that drops about 172 feet from tee to green.
Hole 6
474
yds ·Whitetail
Bootlegger, a par 5 with the remains of an old whiskey still in the woods on the right.
Hole 7
370
yds ·Whitetail
Big Daddy, a par 4 with a former farmhouse on a bluff left of the green.
Hole 8
220
yds ·Whitetail
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 9
405
yds ·Whitetail
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 10
486
yds ·Whitetail
Christine, a par 5 with a lake in play off the tee.
Hole 11
385
yds ·Whitetail
Lonely Pine, a par 4 with a lone pine in the fairway; aim just left of it.
Hole 12
419
yds ·Whitetail
Eureka Railroad, a par 4 where an old rail bed crosses the right greenside bunker.
Hole 13
323
yds ·Whitetail
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 14
381
yds ·Whitetail
Swamp, a level par 4 with a creek down the left side.
Hole 15
180
yds ·Whitetail
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 16
338
yds ·Whitetail
Dana's Pick, a par 4 named for architect Dana Fry, with the right side dropping off.
Hole 17
145
yds ·Whitetail
Big Gulp, a water-guarded par 3.
Hole 18
563
yds ·Whitetail
Orchards, a 616-yard par 5 on former orchard land and a demanding finish.
ScorecardView the full scorecard
Distances in yards
| Hole | Par | Hcp | Longhorn | Copperhead | Whitetail | Bobcat | Quail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 15 | 576 | 554 | 502 | 458 | 447 |
| 2 | 4 | 9 | 422 | 395 | 365 | 333 | 292 |
| 3 | 4 | 13 | 365 | 339 | 303 | 274 | 237 |
| 4 | 4 | 1 | 478 | 445 | 426 | 394 | 344 |
| 5 | 3 | 7 | 210 | 192 | 172 | 151 | 136 |
| 6 | 5 | 17 | 532 | 500 | 474 | 448 | 415 |
| 7 | 4 | 11 | 428 | 402 | 370 | 334 | 296 |
| 8 | 3 | 5 | 254 | 239 | 220 | 209 | 145 |
| 9 | 4 | 3 | 458 | 436 | 405 | 368 | 337 |
| Out | 36 | 3,723 | 3,502 | 3,237 | 2,969 | 2,649 | |
| 10 | 5 | 14 | 547 | 520 | 486 | 456 | 432 |
| 11 | 4 | 6 | 433 | 412 | 385 | 350 | 320 |
| 12 | 4 | 2 | 488 | 443 | 419 | 391 | 337 |
| 13 | 4 | 18 | 381 | 354 | 323 | 299 | 248 |
| 14 | 4 | 4 | 444 | 412 | 381 | 349 | 315 |
| 15 | 3 | 10 | 228 | 204 | 180 | 157 | 103 |
| 16 | 4 | 12 | 388 | 360 | 338 | 301 | 244 |
| 17 | 3 | 16 | 196 | 173 | 145 | 118 | 118 |
| 18 | 5 | 8 | 616 | 590 | 563 | 529 | 484 |
| In | 36 | 3,721 | 3,468 | 3,220 | 2,950 | 2,601 | |
| Total | 72 | 7,444 | 6,970 | 6,457 | 5,919 | 5,250 | |
| Rating / Slope | 76.3 / 141 | 73.0 / 131 | 70.7 / 129 | 67.1 / 114 | 69.7 / 124 | ||
Before you go
Everything to know on arrival
Know before you go
- Book tee times online or call the pro shop at (256) 208-7640
- Pick your tee from five sets, from 5,250 to 7,444 yards
- Hole 18 is a 616-yard par 5, so budget energy for the finish
Carts & walking
The course uses 2025 E-Z-GO golf carts, and stay-and-play packages include a cart.
Practice facilities
Stay-and-play packages include unlimited use of the practice facility and driving range.
Quick answers
FarmLinks Golf Course at Pursell Farms at a glance
Is FarmLinks Golf Course at Pursell Farms open to the public?
FarmLinks Golf Course at Pursell Farms is a resort course — check with the course for who can book tee times.
How many holes does FarmLinks Golf Course at Pursell Farms have, and what's the par?
FarmLinks Golf Course at Pursell Farms has 18 holes and plays to a par of 72, from 5,250 to 7,444 yards depending on the tees.
Is there a hole-by-hole guide to FarmLinks Golf Course at Pursell Farms?
Yes. This guide covers FarmLinks Golf Course at Pursell Farms hole by hole, with the course's own notes on its holes. You can also fly a hole free on its interactive 3D map, then unlock the rest.
Who designed FarmLinks Golf Course at Pursell Farms?
FarmLinks Golf Course at Pursell Farms was designed by Hurdzan-Fry Golf Course Design and opened in 2003.
What are the cart and walking rules at FarmLinks Golf Course at Pursell Farms?
The course uses 2025 E-Z-GO golf carts, and stay-and-play packages include a cart.
What practice facilities does FarmLinks Golf Course at Pursell Farms have?
Stay-and-play packages include unlimited use of the practice facility and driving range.
How do you book a tee time at FarmLinks Golf Course at Pursell Farms?
Book online through the course's tee-time page, or call (256) 208-7640.
Where is FarmLinks Golf Course at Pursell Farms?
FarmLinks Golf Course at Pursell Farms is at 386 Talladega Springs Rd, Sylacauga, AL 35151.
Info last reviewed November 5, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.
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