There are 22 golf courses in Birmingham, Alabama and 1 is a municipal course. There are also another 17 golf courses within 20 miles of Birmingham, including 10 public, 4 municipal and 3 private courses. The oldest course in the Birmingham area is the Highland Park Golf Course which was designed by (R) Robert E. Cupp, ASGCA and opened in 1903. The longest course is Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail At Ross Bridge, which is 8,191 yards. Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail At Ross Bridge is rated the best course near Birmingham.