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Ol’ Colony Golf is featured in

“America’s 100 Greatest Golf Courses”

"Top 10 Best in State" and

"Best Public Course in Alabama"

by Golf Digest magazine

Click here to read the letter from Golf Digest



Enjoy the Drive!
Ol' Colony Golf
205/562-3201

Located directly south of Sokol Park, Ol’ Colony has emerged as one of the area’s most challenging and visually appealing golf courses. The University of Alabama made Ol’ Colony its home course and constructed a training facility on the grounds in 2005. The opening of a club house with a pro shop and diner completed the golf complex in 2007.

 This Jerry Pate designed course is considered to be one of the best public golf courses in the country. In 2008, Golf Digest ranked Ol’ Colony as one of the Top 100 "Best Places You Can Play" and recently a "Top 10 in Alabama Course." The Birmingham News gave its blessings to Ol’ Colony with 4.5 out of a possible 5 star rating and compliments such as "awesome course" and "great staff."

Ol’ Colony also operates the Tuscaloosa Chapter of The First Tee program, a youth golf program designed to promote character development and life-enhancing values through the game of golf. The First Tee of Tuscaloosa is a chapter of The First Tee, an international nonprofit organization with more than 2.2 million participants. The hands-on approach to golf teaches the fundamentals of the game while simultaneously building life skills. More than 400 children between the ages of six and 18 currently participate in The First Tee of Tuscaloosa program, where they are taught nine core values: courtesy, judgment, perseverance, responsibility, confidence, respect, sportsmanship, integrity and honesty. This program continues to show steady growth with over 400 youth participating this year.

 Established in 2007, the Brion Hardin First Tee Teaching Facility is equipped with a Trackman Launch Monitor, VUE 1 Software and Explaner Plane System, an indoor putting area and two hitting bays for fittings and lessons. Individual and corporate rates/lesson packages are available. This facility was completely financed by donations from our local community and business leaders.

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Ol’ Colony Golf Complex offers premier golf at an affordable price.  Named one of the "Top 10 Alabama Courses" by Golf Digest 2009, and as a "Top 100 Course" in 2008, Ol’ Colony Golf Complex certainly lives up to its reputation.  This Jerry Pate designed course is considered one of the best public courses, not only in Alabama, but also in the nation.  
The 18-hole course has rolling hills and is heavily wooded with tall pines and soaring oaks.  It’s sure to test even the most advanced golfer with large bunkers, mature trees, and water hazards that will challenge every shot, including a 25-acre lake. Another 18-holes, already designed by Pate, will be a welcome addition in the coming years.
 
Ol' Colony Golf Complex opened to much acclaim in December 2000 on 597 acres that was once a farm plantation for a mental institution named Boy's Colony.  The property, long abandoned by the institution, was tapped the perfect site for a course by the Tuscaloosa County Park & Recreation Authority.  In 2005, the University of Alabama golf teams made Ol’ Colony their home course and their practice facility is on premises.  A premium driving range and scenic 18-holes make this course a must play!

Head Golf Professional John Gray
Golf Professional Gary Braughton
The First Tee Coordinator Mike Shivetts
   
Director of Golf Course Maintenance  Gib Fox, CGCS
Superintendent Jonathan Hollingsworth


Hours Open seven days-a-week
Pro Shop 7 am - 5 pm Winter, 7am-7pm Summer
Café 7 am - 5 pm Winter, 7am-6pm Summer
Golf Course 7 am - Dark
Lighted Driving Range 7 am - 8:30 pm weather permitting

Operating hours are subject to change seasonally, contact the pro shop for seasonal hours.

Twilight golf begins at 3 p.m. until daylight savings time change

Tee Times may be made up to 7 days in advance.
Memberships and gift certificates are available. 
For information about hole, GPS or First Tee sponsorships, call 205-562-3220 or e-mail us.

 
Ol' Colony Golf Complex
401 Old Colony Road
Tuscaloosa, AL  35406
(205) 562-3201
Fax: (205) 562-3205












Administrative Office | 614 Greensboro Avenue | Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
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