Whistling Straits (Straits)

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

Auburn University Club (Auburn, Alabama)

Auburn University Club logo Golf Course Review by: Bill Satterfield

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The Takeaway:  The Tigers’ home course is a monochromatic experience where the color of the tees, fairways, greens, and trees share a similar green tint that doesn’t help distinguish the uninspired hole designs. The course delivers a strong test worthy of college competition to be sure, but architecturally there is little to get excited about.  Grade C+

Quick Facts

Designer:  Bill Bergin in 1999

Cost:  Private Click for membership information

Phone Number:  (334) 821-8381

Course Website:  Official Website - Visit Auburn University Club's official website by clicking on the link provided.

Directions:  Get here! - 1650 Yarborough Farms, Auburn, Alabama  36832 – UNITED STATES

Photos:  See additional photos of Auburn University Club

What to Expect:  It isn’t common to find navy blue and orange as the colors of the two furthest back sets of tees, but when you are playing the home course of the Auburn Tigers you wouldn’t expect anything else. Located in the trees of eastern Alabama, the Auburn University Club touts Bermuda grass throughout and features a handful of water hazards along with numerous bunkers. The property feels rather secluded with very few locations where homes come into view. The property features rolling terrain with the opening and closing holes of each nine highlighting the most extreme elevation changes. Course conditions are fair for a Bermuda course but may seem a bit dated in comparison to the turf conditions courses are able to provide with the new hybrid blends. Overall, the course is a solid challenge and there are no gimmicks in the design. It may not be one of Alabama’s elite tracks, but solid to be sure.

By the Numbers

Tees Par Yardage Rating Slope
Blue 72 7254 74.9 136
Orange 72 6597 71.9 130
White 72 5948 69.7 125
Green 72 5215 65.6 117
Green (Women) 72 5215 69.5 114

Individual Hole Analysis

Signature Hole:  8th Hole – 196 Yard Par 3

8th Hole at Auburn University Club (196 Yard Par 3)
8th Hole at Auburn University Club (196 Yard Par 3)

Best Par 3:  17th Hole – 208 Yards

17th Hole at Auburn University Club (208 Yard Par 3)
17th Hole at Auburn University Club (208 Yard Par 3)

17th Hole at Auburn University Club (208 Yard Par 3)
17th Hole at Auburn University Club (208 Yard Par 3)

Best Par 4:  10th Hole – 412 Yards

10th Hole at Auburn University Club (412 Yard Par 4)
10th Hole at Auburn University Club (412 Yard Par 4)

10th Hole at Auburn University Club (412 Yard Par 4)
10th Hole at Auburn University Club (412 Yard Par 4)

Best Par 5:  16th Hole – 580 Yards

16th Hole at Auburn University Club (580 Yard Par 5)
16th Hole at Auburn University Club (580 Yard Par 5)

16th Hole at Auburn University Club (580 Yard Par 5)
16th Hole at Auburn University Club (580 Yard Par 5)

16th Hole at Auburn University Club (580 Yard Par 5)
16th Hole at Auburn University Club (580 Yard Par 5)

Birdie Time:  13th Hole – 375 Yard Par 4

13th Hole at Auburn University Club (375 Yard Par 4)
13th Hole at Auburn University Club (375 Yard Par 4)

Bogey Beware:  5th Hole – 449 Yard Par 4

5th Hole at Auburn University Club (449 Yard Par 4)
5th Hole at Auburn University Club (449 Yard Par 4)

5th Hole at Auburn University Club (449 Yard Par 4)
5th Hole at Auburn University Club (449 Yard Par 4)

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