List of Alabama Universities

By Nicholas Katers

Visitors to Alabama should start their searches for golf courses and training facilities at area universities. Golfers in Mobile eschew high greens fees and limited tee times at the Country Club of Mobile by heading to local universities. Cities like Birmingham, Montgomery and Auburn host universities with strong golf programs. Your Alabama itinerary should blend rounds at state universities with explorations of campus attractions.

The University of Alabama

The University of Alabama features the 597-acre Ol' Colony Golf Complex, which includes a 25-acre lake and the Jerry Pate Golf Center. This center contains indoor greens and video analysis equipment used by the Crimson Tide golf teams. After playing the Ol' Colony Golf Complex, you can take a stroll along the University of Alabama Arboretum. Your interests in fine art and culture are satisfied at the university's Sarah Moody Gallery of Art and the Ferguson Art Gallery.

The University of Alabama
801 University Blvd.
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487
(205) 348-6010

Auburn University

Golfers heading to Auburn University should plan trips to the Auburn University Club at Yarbrough Farms. This 7,326-yard course features a 12,000 square foot clubhouse, a 400-yard driving range and a Golf Training Facility offering instructional services. Your Auburn University experience takes you through the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art, which hosts paintings from the Advancing American Art series. You can complete your day at Auburn University with tickets to a student play or musical at the Telfair B. Peet Theater.

Auburn University
226 W. Thach Ave.
Auburn, AL 36849
(334) 844-400

Troy University

Troy University is home to Trojan Oaks, a 3,211-yard nine-hole golf course used by Trojans golfers. Trojan Oaks is known for its daunting final hole, a 462-yard par five with plenty of traps to challenge skilled golfers. Troy University welcomes guests to open swims at the McDowell Lee Natatorium and Outdoor Pool in the heart of campus. Travelers interested in outdoor theater and orchestral performances head to the Troy State University Amphitheater. The campus provides dining through Sub Connection, Quick Zone, Herb's Deli and other campus restaurants.

Troy University
601 University Ave.
Troy, AL 36082
(334) 670-3000

University of South Alabama

The University of South Alabama is located within minutes of Mobile's Magnolia Grove and Azalua City golf courses. After excursions to these local courses, you can start your South Alabama experience with lunch at Velma's in the Administration Building. The Mitchell Center hosts the Waterman Globe, a 12-foot replica of the Earth rotating every three minutes and 50 seconds. The USA Bookstore carries golf attire, notebooks and dozens of other Jaguar-branded items for guests in search of gifts.

University of South Alabama
307 N. University Blvd.
Mobile, AL 36688
(251) 460-6101
southalabama.edu/

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About The Author

Nicholas Katers has been a freelance writer since 2006. He teaches American history at Carroll University in Waukesha, Wis. His past works include articles for "CCN Magazine," "The History Teacher" and "The Internationalist" magazine. Katers holds a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in American history from University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, respectively.