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Greystone Golf & Country Club - Legacy

Birmingham, Alabama

Private Club · 18 Holes · Par 72 · 7,131 yds · Members Only · 4.4

A Bob Cupp and Hubert Green co-design in Hoover south of Birmingham, the Legacy Course at Greystone hosted the LPGA's Bruno's Memorial Classic and multiple state championships. The challenging layout through wooded ridges and valleys features dramatic elevation changes and excellent conditioning year-round.

History & Heritage

Greystone\'s Legacy Course was designed by Bob Cupp and Hubert Green (two-time major champion from Birmingham) and opened in 1991 in the Hoover suburb. The companion Founders Course hosted the Champions Tour\'s Bruno\'s Memorial Classic for 14 years — Hubert Green himself won the event at his home course in 1998.

The course winds through Appalachian foothills with meandering creeks coming into play on numerous holes. 7,131 yards through wooded ridges and valleys. Part of the Greystone residential community.

Signature Holes

15
Hole 15 Par 3 · 190 yards

One of the creek-guarded approach shots through Appalachian foothills that define the Greystone experience. Elevation changes and tree-lined corridors demand strategic play throughout.

What to Expect

Parkland through Appalachian foothills with meandering creeks, tree-lined corridors, and elevation changes. Bentgrass greens in excellent condition. The Cupp/Green collaboration reflects a major champion\'s playing perspective.

Private — 36 holes total with the Rees Jones Legacy Course.

Playing Tips

Creek crossings on many holes — know your carry distances. Tree-lined corridors narrow effective landing areas.

A controlled fade benefits right-handed players on several signature doglegs.

Highlights

  • Former LPGA Bruno's Memorial Classic host
  • Bob Cupp and Hubert Green collaboration
  • Dramatic elevation changes through wooded ridges

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Hubert Green?
Two-time major champion from Birmingham who co-designed the course with Bob Cupp. Won the Champions Tour event at his own course in 1998.

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