Hoover Country Club
About Hoover Country Club
Hoover Country Club is a 18-hole golf course located in Birmingham, Alabama (35226).. From the V tees, the course plays to 6,908 yards with a par of 72. The V tees carry a slope rating of 139 and a course rating of 73.7.
Walking is permitted.
With a maximum slope rating of 139, Hoover Country Club is one of the more challenging courses in Alabama, playing harder than 84% of courses in the state. Golfers should bring their best game and consider playing from a forward tee set for a more enjoyable round.
The course offers 16 tee sets ranging from 4,079 to 6,908 yards, making it accessible to golfers of all skill levels. Choosing the right tees for your handicap is the single biggest factor in how much you enjoy your round.
Par
72
Length
6,908
Slope
139
Rating
73.7
Course Difficulty Analysis
139
This Course
131
AL Average
113
US Average
Based on 93 rated courses in Alabama
Scorecard
| Hole | Slp | CR | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
V | 139 | 73.7 | 374 | 215 | 561 | 427 | 182 | 556 | 453 | 184 | 546 | 3498 | 319 | 568 | 218 | 411 | 412 | 383 | 377 | 191 | 531 | 3410 | 6,908 |
Chairman | 138 | 72.7 | 374 | 180 | 561 | 398 | 182 | 556 | 422 | 184 | 520 | 3377 | 319 | 568 | 203 | 386 | 397 | 383 | 377 | 177 | 531 | 3341 | 6,718 |
IV | 136 | 71.6 | 368 | 180 | 523 | 398 | 162 | 536 | 422 | 162 | 520 | 3271 | 300 | 551 | 203 | 386 | 397 | 349 | 356 | 177 | 488 | 3207 | 6,478 |
IV/III Mix | 134 | 70.1 | 368 | 154 | 523 | 332 | 162 | 536 | 387 | 162 | 471 | 3095 | 300 | 551 | 168 | 350 | 360 | 349 | 356 | 147 | 488 | 3069 | 6,164 |
III | 134 | 74.6 | 345 | 154 | 486 | 332 | 152 | 508 | 387 | 146 | 471 | 2981 | 270 | 529 | 168 | 350 | 360 | 339 | 331 | 147 | 445 | 2939 | 5,920 |
III | 130 | 69.1 | 345 | 154 | 486 | 332 | 152 | 508 | 387 | 146 | 471 | 2981 | 270 | 529 | 168 | 350 | 360 | 339 | 331 | 147 | 445 | 2939 | 5,920 |
III/II Mix | 127 | 67.7 | 345 | 122 | 486 | 325 | 152 | 508 | 328 | 146 | 440 | 2852 | 270 | 529 | 137 | 269 | 313 | 339 | 331 | 127 | 445 | 2760 | 5,612 |
II | 128 | 71.4 | 322 | 122 | 445 | 325 | 108 | 480 | 328 | 141 | 440 | 2711 | 251 | 509 | 137 | 269 | 313 | 284 | 327 | 127 | 428 | 2645 | 5,356 |
II | 124 | 66.6 | 322 | 122 | 445 | 325 | 108 | 480 | 328 | 141 | 440 | 2711 | 251 | 509 | 137 | 269 | 313 | 284 | 327 | 127 | 428 | 2645 | 5,356 |
II/I Mix | 126 | 70.8 | 322 | 118 | 445 | 299 | 108 | 480 | 321 | 141 | 434 | 2668 | 251 | 509 | 128 | 262 | 263 | 284 | 327 | 117 | 428 | 2569 | 5,237 |
II/I | 123 | 66.0 | 322 | 118 | 445 | 299 | 108 | 480 | 321 | 141 | 434 | 2668 | 251 | 509 | 128 | 262 | 263 | 284 | 327 | 117 | 428 | 2569 | 5,237 |
I | 123 | 69.2 | 278 | 118 | 440 | 299 | 102 | 429 | 321 | 130 | 434 | 2551 | 245 | 453 | 128 | 262 | 263 | 234 | 305 | 117 | 391 | 2398 | 4,949 |
I | 121 | 64.7 | 278 | 118 | 440 | 299 | 102 | 429 | 321 | 130 | 434 | 2551 | 245 | 453 | 128 | 262 | 263 | 234 | 305 | 117 | 391 | 2398 | 4,949 |
I/0 Mix | 119 | 67.2 | 278 | 63 | 440 | 269 | 102 | 429 | 298 | 130 | 280 | 2289 | 245 | 453 | 101 | 217 | 243 | 234 | 305 | 107 | 391 | 2296 | 4,585 |
0 | 112 | 64.4 | 252 | 63 | 419 | 269 | 81 | 409 | 298 | 95 | 280 | 2166 | 223 | 279 | 101 | 217 | 243 | 180 | 231 | 107 | 332 | 1913 | 4,079 |
0 | 114 | 61.7 | 252 | 63 | 419 | 269 | 81 | 409 | 298 | 95 | 280 | 2166 | 223 | 279 | 101 | 217 | 243 | 180 | 231 | 107 | 332 | 1913 | 4,079 |
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 | ||
| HCP | 5 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 17 | 7 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 10 |
Which Tees Should I Play?
Hoover Country Club offers 16 tee sets. Choose the tees that match your handicap for the most enjoyable round.
| Tee | Yards | Slope | Rating | Hcp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
V | 6,908 | 139 | 73.7 | 0-5 |
Chairman | 6,718 | 138 | 72.7 | 0-5 |
IV | 6,478 | 136 | 71.6 | 5-15 |
IV/III Mix | 6,164 | 134 | 70.1 | 12-22 |
III | 5,920 | 134 | 74.6 | 12-22 |
III | 5,920 | 130 | 69.1 | 12-22 |
III/II Mix | 5,612 | 127 | 67.7 | 20-30 |
II | 5,356 | 128 | 71.4 | 20-30 |
II | 5,356 | 124 | 66.6 | 20-30 |
II/I Mix | 5,237 | 126 | 70.8 | 20-30 |
II/I | 5,237 | 123 | 66.0 | 20-30 |
I | 4,949 | 123 | 69.2 | 25+ |
I | 4,949 | 121 | 64.7 | 25+ |
I/0 Mix | 4,585 | 119 | 67.2 | 25+ |
0 | 4,079 | 112 | 64.4 | 25+ |
0 | 4,079 | 114 | 61.7 | 25+ |
Amenities at Hoover Country Club
Hoover Country Club features a pro shop.
How to Book a Tee Time
Set a tee time alert on Stymie for Hoover Country Club. Choose your dates, time window, and group size. Stymie monitors tee sheets every 5 minutes and sends instant notifications.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hoover Country Club a public or private golf course?expand_more
Hoover Country Club is a public golf course located in Birmingham, AL. The course is open to the public for daily fee play.
How many holes does Hoover Country Club have?expand_more
Hoover Country Club is a 18-hole golf course.
What is the yardage at Hoover Country Club?expand_more
From the V tees, Hoover Country Club plays to 6,908 yards (par 72). The course offers 16 tee sets ranging from 4,079 to 6,908 yards.
What is the slope rating at Hoover Country Club?expand_more
The V tees at Hoover Country Club have a slope rating of 139 and a course rating of 73.7. A slope of 113 is average difficulty; this course is significantly above average difficulty.
Can you walk Hoover Country Club?expand_more
Yes, walking is allowed at Hoover Country Club. Golf carts are also available.
How do I book a tee time at Hoover Country Club?expand_more
You can set a tee time alert on Stymie to get notified when availability opens at Hoover Country Club. Stymie monitors tee sheets and alerts you the moment your preferred time slot becomes available.
What amenities does Hoover Country Club offer?expand_more
Hoover Country Club offers a pro shop.
Where is Hoover Country Club located?expand_more
Hoover Country Club is located at 3140 Club Dr in Birmingham, AL 35226. You can reach them at 205-822-5707.
What is the difficulty level at Hoover Country Club?expand_more
Hoover Country Club is classified as very high difficulty with a maximum slope rating of 139. It plays harder than 84% of golf courses in Alabama. The average slope rating in Alabama is 131. A slope rating of 113 represents average difficulty nationally.
Which tees should I play at Hoover Country Club?expand_more
Hoover Country Club offers 16 tee sets. V tees (6,908 yards, slope 139) are recommended for scratch and low-handicap golfers. 0 tees (4,079 yards, slope 114) are recommended for beginners and casual golfers. Choose the tee set where the slope rating is closest to your handicap comfort level.
What is the best tee for beginners at Hoover Country Club?expand_more
Beginners at Hoover Country Club should play the 0 tees, which play 4,079 yards with a slope of 114. This is the most forgiving tee option and provides an enjoyable round for newer golfers.
What would a 15-handicap shoot at Hoover Country Club?expand_more
A 15-handicap golfer playing the II tees (slope 124, rating 66.6) at Hoover Country Club would have a course handicap of 11 and an expected score of approximately 83. This is calculated using the USGA World Handicap System formula: Course Handicap = Handicap Index × (Slope / 113) + (Course Rating − Par). Sign in on Stymie with your handicap to see a personalized prediction for every tee.
How long does a round take at Hoover Country Club?expand_more
A typical round at Hoover Country Club takes approximately 4 hours. Expect 3.5 to 4.5 hours depending on pace of play, group size, and course conditions. Weekday rounds tend to be faster than weekend morning tee times.