Vestavia Country Club: Championship
Birmingham, AL•Private
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Vestavia Country Club: Championship
400 Beaumont Dr
Birmingham, AL 35216-1307
United States
Overview
Originally designed in the early 1950s, Vestavia recently underwent a complete redesign led by architect Lester George. George rerouted the layout and created all-new holes. The renovated course debuted as No. 4 on our 2018 list of Best New Private Courses. The new layout includes wider fairways with fewer trees, opening up beautiful views of the surrounding landscape. There are several classic template holes at Vestavia, including the Redan green at the 13th and the Biarritz green at the 15th.
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Reviews
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“Really fun golf course with some of the quickest greens around. You are likely going to find really good turf conditions and playing conditions that test your short game."
Read More2025
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“Absolutely stunning and challenging."
Read More2024
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“Complete remodel by Lester George bringing out many fun design features on a piece of land that offers the best views of any course in the Birmingham area. Shot Values and Resistance to scoring suffer a bit as one does not have to be particularly long or accurate off the tee to play most all holes. Design variety is very strong w/ the remodel w/ using uphill/downhill, different green features, bunker placement, and hole lengths. Holes 11 thru 14 are standout holes on the back 9 offering good challenge and amazing scenery. 3, 6, and 9 offer some great risk reward options on the front 9. Aesthetics would be much higher if not for the over abundance of cart paths everywhere but understand that as a necessary evil on a country club w/ 900 members, very walkable overall when comfortable temperatures are present"
Read More2022
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“Course is much better since redo, tree removal has opened up the views and highlights the setting."
Read More2021
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“Great redesign by Lester George. Play if you get the opportunity. Good layout and great views!"
Read More2018
