Do You Know The Similarities Between Highland Park And Poplar Creek Courses?
By: Andy Wagner
Although Highland Park is a very old golf course compared to the
very modern Poplar Creek, a recent restoration of the former by a
leading architect has brought about more similarities to add to the
already existing extraordinarily beautiful landscapes that the two
have always enjoyed.
Highland Park is no doubt the oldest golf course in the state of
Alabama having been established in 1903. It actually opened as the
Country Club of Birmingham.
Still, in 1998 the course went through a vigorous restoration by
well know architect Bob Cupp. The work of Mr Cupp had the desired
effect of enhancing an already beautiful course that had stood the
test of time. Highland Park still sparkles from that restoration
today.
The layout of the Highland Park golf course may seem rather short
but is actually very competitive. One can even go as far as saying
that it has the characteristics of a championship style golf
course. It also makes good use of superb bent grass greens and the
beautiful landscape and view of downtown Birmingham.
Poplar Creek Golf course on the other hand is a popular golf
course, especially for groups and organizations. This is a course
consisting of beautiful, large undulating greens with rolling
fairways lined by almost a thousand mature trees. The course also
boasts of 5 rock edge lakes complete with two waterfalls and
streams.
This golf course has a new 12,000 square foot clubhouse that
includes a Pro shop, Restaurant and bar as well as banquet
facilities that can comfortably accommodate 200 people in a special
event or function. What enhances the whole experience is the fact
that the clubhouse is built with an all glass faade that faces the
golf course and provides an excellent and dramatic view of the
course that includes the 18th fairway, green, lake, waterfall and
stream.
Andy Wagner is an author and avid golfer for Golf Tee Times - TeeTimeWatch.com - the lowest discount tee times on the internet.
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