Cumberland Lake Golf and Lodge

About Cumberland Lake Golf and Lodge

This resort course sits on rolling terrain about 20 minutes north of Birmingham, offering a peaceful escape from the city with plenty of elevation changes that make club selection tricky. The layout takes advantage of the natural topography well, with several holes playing significantly uphill or downhill, and the back nine in particular features some dramatic shifts that can fool you on distance. While the conditioning can be inconsistent depending on the season, the course has good bones and the setting among mature trees feels more secluded than most Alabama resort tracks. At a 3.8 Google rating, you're looking at a solid but not spectacular experience that's probably best suited for a casual round when you want decent golf without breaking the bank. The fact that walking is allowed is a plus since the terrain actually makes for an enjoyable walk, though you'll definitely feel it in your legs. It's the kind of place that works well for a golf trip where you need a second or third course to fill out the itinerary, not the main attraction, but perfectly playable and likely easier on the wallet than Birmingham's premium options.

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