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Overview
The sister course to nearby Willow Point and operated by developer Russell Lands, Wicker Point rides up and down the forested hills of Lake Martin in east-central Alabama, climbing into the highlands before dipping down to the water where five different greens kiss the shore. Architects Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw used the sometimes abrupt topography to create strategic slide slopes, speed slots and the occasional hit-and-hope blind shot to keep players alert and thinking. When Wicker Point’s show-stopping cross-cove par 3s at 12 and 17 were being constructed, Coore and Crenshaw were simultaneously building stunning seaside par 3 holes at Te Arai in New Zealand (the 17th hole at the South Course) and along the rocky Atlantic bluffs at Cabot Saint Lucia (particularly the 16th and 17th). Coore joked to his respective shapers of each hole that it was going to be a competition to see which turned out the best. Most golfers will agree there are no losers in this scenario.
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Ratings from our panel of 1,900 course-ranking panelists
Reviews
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“Great new course in Alabama! Character was great. Greens were fast and firm (new). Great range and clubhouse too."
Read More2025
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“A great golf course by any measure! I particularly enjoyed the look and playability of the “one cut” grooming. I thought it lacked a little variety at times (two par three’s on front nine). A big beautiful golf retreat for the membership."
Read More2024
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“Enjoyable Coore & Crenshaw design along Lake Martin. Felt similar to their Georgia lake design at Cuscowilla. Fairways may be almost too wide as they are very easy to hit really creating challenge around the greens."
Read More2023
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“Beautiful layout with many holes right on Lake Martin, Wide playable fairways with two great short par 3's. Play it if you get invited."
Read More2023
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“Wicker Point still needs some time to heal but once it does, the vision of Coore / Crenshaw will no doubt be one of the better courses in America. The course, winds its way through native grasses, tall pines and rolling terrain throughout your entire round. The course is routed along several different parts, flowing from a creekside section early in the round, taking the undulating terrain back down out to the lakeside part of the golf course on the back nine. It was well done, as they truly maximized the land and rolling terrain. I really enjoyed how they utilized every finger out on those peninsulas for some stellar par-3s which have a good mix of bunkering, hazards and green complexes for defense."
Read More2023
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“Coore/Crenshaw present a lot of options off the tee with the angles one chooses to take on & with approach shots in terms of risk/reward. An abundance of choices around the greens are offered if one misses an approach. Variety suffers a bit w/ 3 of the par 3's going the exact same direction, the 8th and 12 holes left a little to be desired for being lakefront par 3's. Wonderful firm and fast playing surfaces throughout for a course that was open less than a week when experienced. Great elevation changes from hole to hole throughout the site"
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“This is a must play if in the area and worth a trip to play in its own right."
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“Beautiful setting and a fun, resort-style course right on Lake Martin. While Coore & Crenshaw clearly made some architectural sacrifices in order to appeal to those more interested in looks, the facilities are top notch and overall it's hard not enjoy your round here."
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“Very fun golf course to play. Great views on the back nine with the lake. Love "Ben's Creek" that runs through the front nine and variety it give the course."
Read More2023
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“Excellent new entry from Coore/Crenshaw. Many of the best holes are actually those away from the lake, and the middle front nine stretch from #3-8 is arguably the best on the course. Not the most difficult course, but includes good strategy and width and is high on fun factor!"
Read More2023
