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4.5
95 Reviews (95)
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.6
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.9
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.2
96.1%
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90 out of 95 reviews
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4.8
10 Reviews (10)
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4 Stars
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Conditions
4.6
Value
4.9
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
5.0
90.0%
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4.6
30 Reviews (30)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.6
Value
4.8
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
5.0
96.7%
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About

Holes 18
Type Public/Municipal
Style Links
Par 72
Length 6851 yards
Slope 129
Rating 72.4
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Blackberry Trail Golf Course
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Course Details

Year Built 2001
Fairways 419 Bermuda Grass
Greens Tifdwarf Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Steve Plummer (2001) Nathan Crace (2018)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed Soft spikes only
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code No tank tops or cutoffs. All shirts must have collar.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Snacks, Grill

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Alabama (2023 #13)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Friendliest Courses in the U.S. (2023 #18)

Reviews

4.5
95 Reviews (95)
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Very enjoyable course

Really enjoyed the layout. Fairways were nice, greens were a little long due to punch the greens the next day, but they were well maintained. Will definitely play here again. Staff was super friendly and helpful. Worth every dollar yo play.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 82
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Pace was awfully slow today

I travel over an hour to get here, and always enjoy Blackberry Trail, as you can see from my precious posts, but today was disappointing. We were a twosome, a group of 5 ahead of us, a 3 some ahead of them, 2 groups of two behind us! Why is there not a Marshall on this course?!?! Very disappointing. It took us over 5 hours to finish!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 32
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart

Nice Course Layout, But Very Wet

Like most of the courses in Northern Alabama, the fairways are too wet right now. I like the layout of the course but would like to play it this spring or summer when the course has dried up. The greens were in good shape, but when you have to play lift/clean/place the entire round, then it's hard to really give a fair review of the course.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Municipal Course

I have played Blackberry Trail about a dozen times now. I really enjoy playing there, and recommend it to my friends.

The greens roll true, and have good speed, especially for a municipal course. The fairways are wide, and do not present a difficulty for most holes. There are a couple of holes that have design issues, and those represent the big challenges of the course. On two of the longer par 4 holes, the driving area has significant hazards (creek, tree) especially for average golfers. The length of the hole demands driver, but that bring the hazard into play. I will say that a par on those holes feels outstanding.

The staff is very friendly, and the lady at the food counter makes an excellent hot dog at the turn.

The course was crowded, and we were held by some slow groups ahead of us, but still able to finish in 4:20.

Great value, and will be back!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Blackberry Trail

The course was great from the staff to the first tee to the last the whole day was most enjoyable and eventful shared with good friends

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 75
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Course condition

Course is in the best shape I’ve played all year , and I’ve played a lot of courses

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 82
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Excellent outing

As always-I enjoyed playing Blackberry Trail! I wish this course was closer to my home. However, whenever I venture to take the 90 minute drive, it’s always worthwhile! Excellent golfing experience! I shall return!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Best fairways I’ve played

Course in great shape, greens are very good, and fairways are near perfect. Look forward to playing again, great value with a hot deal

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great course, best staff.

Course is always kept in great shape. Staff is always the best. Great place to play for any skill level.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great time

Blackberry as usual was a great experience. Great course and great staff

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 99
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

WINDY

Course is in excellent shape. Greens were in good shape. The course played very difficult with 25 MPH winds and thick Bermuda rough. It was very hard to find the golf ball if you were in the rough. The course is reasonably priced. I got a very good Hot Deal rate.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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