The Georgia Golf Trail is a collection of excellent golf courses throughout the Peach State. The trail stretches from the mountains in the north, to the plains, and to the Georgia Coast.

Southern Fairways is proud to partner with the Georgia Golf Trail and we certainly recommend that you put these courses on your list to play very soon!

Masters Round 1 Recap

For much of the day the Round 1 leaderboard was as jam-packed as the eager patrons waiting for the Augusta National gates to open. As many as nine players were tied for the lead late in the afternoon.Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka were in that group, but broke...

Terry Bowen Makes Hole-In-One On Par 4

Terry Bowen Makes Hole-In-One On Par 4

Terry Bowen of Spanish Fort, AL made a hole-in-one at Steelwood County Club on Tuesday, April 2nd. While an "ace" is quite an accomplishment for anyone under any circumstances, this one was even more extraordinary.You see, Bowen's hole-in-one came on Steelwood's 16th...

Cleveland RTX4 Wedge Review

OVERVIEW Cleveland Golf has long been one of the leaders in wedge design. You can't have a serious conversation about wedges without the Cleveland name entering into the mix. I recently tried out the entire line of Cleveland’s latest line of wedges, the...

The Story of Rock Creek

Did you know that America’s first golf course is located in Fairhope, Alabama? In 1170, Prince Madoc, the beloved illegitimate son of the King of Wales, lost an argument with his brothers over his inheritance. Embittered yet brave, he set sail, voyaging westward upon...

President George H.W. Bush, Golf Says Goodbye

Today is a national day of mourning as the 41st President of the United States, George Herbert Walker Bush, is laid to rest. Many of the 45 men who have held our nation's highest office have been golfers. None, however, had golf in his blood quite like President Bush....

Gulf State Park Golf Course to Close

Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ALDCNR) officials have announced the closing of the Gulf State Park Golf Course. Here is text of the press release:   For Immediate Release: November 15, 2018 Contact: Frances Coleman |...

“A Quick Nine” With Ryan Mello

Ryan Mello , PGA is the Director of Golf/Club Manager of the spectacular Craft Farms Golf Resort in Gulf Shores, AL. I recently had an opportunity to speak with him about golf, Craft Farms, and what he enjoys doing with his time off. I hope you enjoy getting to know a...

The Pure Palmer Experience – Craft Farms

Relax and enjoy the beauty of the Craft Farms Golf Resort with 36 holes of golf designed by the golf icon, Arnold Palmer. These two public golf courses, Cotton Creek and Cypress Bend, are the only courses in Alabama designed by Palmer. Located just minutes away from...

Positively Peninsula!

Nestled on the beautiful Fort Morgan peninsula between Mobile Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, rests one of Alabama’s most spectacular golf resorts - Peninsula Golf and Racquet Club. Golf course architect Earl Stone, who was well known for his playable...

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