Alabama is making a name for itself in the golfing world, gaining recognition for its exceptional offerings.
The state scored a double hole-in-one with USA Today, securing spots on the 2025 USA TODAY 10BEST Reader's Choice Awards for Best Golf Course Restaurant and Best Golf Destination.
So, which locations earned these prestigious titles?
Find out what landed them on USA TODAY's list.
What is USA TODAY 10BEST?
The USA TODAY 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards highlight the very best in travel, food + drink, and lifestyle.
Every week, USA TODAY 10BEST invites a panel of industry experts to nominate their favorite points of interest and attractions across a wide range of categories.
10BEST editors then vet these nominations and select a final set of nominees to be presented to the voting public for a period of four weeks.
Alabama's best golf course restaurant
Ranked No. 7 on the Best Golf Course Restaurant list is the Clubhouse Restaurant at the Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa in Birmingham.
The Renaissance website highlights this casual dining spot as a family favorite, renowned for its salads, burgers and classic American cuisine.
Top 10 Best Golf Course Restaurants in America
- Rubino's at The Cascades (Hot Springs, Virginia)
- Woodlands (Adairsville, Georgia)
- The Dining Room at Arcadia Bluffs (Arcadia, Michigan)
- Brook's Bar & Deck (Stateline, Nevada)
- Pelican Grill & Bar (Newport Coast, California)
- Filmore in the Oaks (New Orleans, Louisiana)
- Clubhouse Restaurant (Birmingham, Alabama)
- Whistling Straits Restaurant (Sheboygan, Wisconsin)
- Carolina Dining Room (Pinehurst, North Carolina)
- The Deuce (Pinehurst, North Carolina)
Where is Alabama's best golf destination?
With its breathtaking beaches and Southern charm, it's no surprise that Orange Beach and Gulf Shores ranks No. 6 on USA TODAY's list of Best Golf Destinations.
The coastal Alabama area boasts an abundance of golf courses, with seven located in Gulf Shores alone, according to the Alabama Beaches website. Perhaps it's time the state reconsiders renaming this coastal gem to "Golf Shores."
Top 10 Best Golf Destinations in America
- BOYNE Golf (Boyne City, Michigan)
- Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri
- St. George, Utah
- Coastal Mississippi
- Upper Peninsula of Michigan
- Gulf Shores & Orange Beach, ...
