Heron Lakes Country Club
Course at a glance
Heron Lakes Country Club is an 18-hole golf course in Mobile, Alabama (36693). The course was designed by Bill Bergen and opened in 1954. From the Gold tees, Heron Lakes Country Club plays to 6,779 yards at par 72. The course offers 11 sets of tees ranging from 4,862 to 6,779 yards, giving players of every ability a comfortable length. It carries a slope rating of 125 and a course rating of 72.4, modestly above the 113 World Handicap System baseline and playable for most handicaps. That ranks it harder than roughly 45% of rated golf courses in Alabama. It is a public course open to daily-fee play. Walking is permitted. A full driving range is available for warm-up and practice. The course is conditioned with bermuda grass greens and bermuda grass fairways. Hazards include 51-60 bunkers and water hazards in play. Set a tee-time alert on Stymie and we will notify you when bookable times open at Heron Lakes Country Club.
About Heron Lakes Country Club
Heron Lakes Country Club is a 18-hole golf course located in Mobile, Alabama (36693). The course was designed by Bill Bergen and established in 1954. From the Gold tees, the course plays to 6,779 yards with a par of 72. The Gold tees carry a slope rating of 125 and a course rating of 72.4.
Walking is permitted.
With a slope rating of 129, Heron Lakes Country Club is more accessible than most courses in Alabama. It is a good choice for mid-handicappers and golfers looking for a round that does not punish every missed shot.
The course offers 11 tee sets ranging from 4,862 to 6,779 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
6,779
Slope
125
Rating
72.4
Replay Rate
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Course Difficulty Analysis
129
This Course
131
AL Average
113
US Average
Based on 92 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gold | 125 | 72.4 | 399 | 334 | 577 | 205 | 431 | 175 | 390 | 375 | 474 | 3360 | 400 | 533 | 398 | 188 | 415 | 490 | 438 | 148 | 409 | 3419 | 6,779 |
BlueWomen's | 129 | 76.7 | 382 | 322 | 564 | 176 | 395 | 164 | 362 | 366 | 468 | 3199 | 392 | 523 | 369 | 170 | 390 | 458 | 399 | 139 | 388 | 3228 | 6,427 |
BlueMen's | 121 | 70.8 | 382 | 322 | 564 | 176 | 395 | 164 | 362 | 366 | 468 | 3199 | 392 | 523 | 369 | 170 | 390 | 458 | 399 | 139 | 388 | 3228 | 6,427 |
Blue/WhiteWomen's | 126 | 75.5 | 353 | 322 | 501 | 152 | 395 | 164 | 362 | 366 | 468 | 3083 | 371 | 523 | 369 | 155 | 358 | 458 | 370 | 139 | 376 | 3119 | 6,202 |
Blue/WhiteMen's | 122 | 69.7 | 353 | 322 | 501 | 152 | 395 | 164 | 362 | 366 | 468 | 3083 | 371 | 523 | 369 | 155 | 358 | 458 | 370 | 139 | 376 | 3119 | 6,202 |
WhiteWomen's | 124 | 74.3 | 353 | 307 | 501 | 152 | 370 | 135 | 336 | 344 | 463 | 2961 | 371 | 474 | 355 | 155 | 358 | 448 | 370 | 129 | 376 | 3036 | 5,997 |
WhiteMen's | 119 | 69.0 | 353 | 307 | 501 | 152 | 370 | 135 | 336 | 344 | 463 | 2961 | 371 | 474 | 355 | 155 | 358 | 448 | 370 | 129 | 376 | 3036 | 5,997 |
GreenWomen's | 116 | 71.0 | 336 | 275 | 462 | 111 | 296 | 118 | 320 | 317 | 416 | 2651 | 323 | 439 | 336 | 143 | 332 | 422 | 312 | 123 | 321 | 2751 | 5,402 |
GreenMen's | 113 | 66.3 | 336 | 275 | 462 | 111 | 296 | 118 | 320 | 317 | 416 | 2651 | 323 | 439 | 336 | 143 | 332 | 422 | 312 | 123 | 321 | 2751 | 5,402 |
Red | 110 | 68.0 | 303 | 270 | 397 | 89 | 318 | 90 | 274 | 312 | 412 | 2465 | 321 | 392 | 262 | 94 | 257 | 372 | 309 | 74 | 316 | 2397 | 4,862 |
Red | 107 | 63.5 | 303 | 270 | 397 | 89 | 318 | 90 | 274 | 312 | 412 | 2465 | 321 | 392 | 262 | 94 | 257 | 372 | 309 | 74 | 316 | 2397 | 4,862 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 | ||
| HCP | 5 | 9 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 17 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 14 | 4 | 16 | 2 | 18 | 10 |
Which Tees Should I Play?
Heron Lakes Country Club offers 11 tee sets. Choose the tees that match your handicap for the most enjoyable round. Not sure? Use the tee recommendation calculator with your driver distance.
| Tee | Yards | Slope | Rating | Hcp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Gold | 6,779 | 125 | 72.4 | 0-5 |
Blue | 6,427 | 129 | 76.7 | 5-15 |
Blue | 6,427 | 121 | 70.8 | 5-15 |
Blue/White | 6,202 | 126 | 75.5 | 5-15 |
Blue/White | 6,202 | 122 | 69.7 | 5-15 |
White | 5,997 | 124 | 74.3 | 12-22 |
White | 5,997 | 119 | 69.0 | 12-22 |
Green | 5,402 | 116 | 71.0 | 20-30 |
Green | 5,402 | 113 | 66.3 | 20-30 |
Red | 4,862 | 110 | 68.0 | 25+ |
Red | 4,862 | 107 | 63.5 | 25+ |
Amenities at Heron Lakes Country Club
Heron Lakes Country Club features a full driving range, a pro shop. The driving range is available for warmup or practice.
How to Book a Tee Time
Stymie does not currently show live tee-time inventory for Heron Lakes Country Club. Use the official course website or phone number below to confirm availability and book. You can also book directly through the facility website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Heron Lakes Country Club a public or private golf course?expand_more
Heron Lakes Country Club is a public golf course located in Mobile, AL. The course is open to the public for daily fee play.
How many holes does Heron Lakes Country Club have?expand_more
Heron Lakes Country Club is a 18-hole golf course. It was established in 1954. The course was designed by Bill Bergen.
What is the yardage at Heron Lakes Country Club?expand_more
From the Blue/White tees, Heron Lakes Country Club plays to 6,202 yards (par 72). The course offers 11 tee sets ranging from 4,862 to 6,779 yards.
What is the slope rating at Heron Lakes Country Club?expand_more
The Gold tees at Heron Lakes Country Club have a slope rating of 125 and a course rating of 72.4. A slope of 113 is average difficulty; this course is above average difficulty.
Can you walk Heron Lakes Country Club?expand_more
Yes, walking is allowed at Heron Lakes Country Club. Golf carts are also available.
How do I book a tee time at Heron Lakes Country Club?expand_more
Visit the official course website at https://heronlakescountryclub.com/ or call 251-666-7070 to confirm current availability and book. Stymie does not currently show live tee-time inventory; alerts are in development.
What amenities does Heron Lakes Country Club offer?expand_more
Heron Lakes Country Club offers a driving range, a pro shop.
Where is Heron Lakes Country Club located?expand_more
Heron Lakes Country Club is located at 3851 Government Blvd in Mobile, AL 36693. You can reach them at 251-666-7070.
What is the difficulty level at Heron Lakes Country Club?expand_more
Heron Lakes Country Club is classified as above average difficulty with a maximum slope rating of 129. It plays harder than 45% 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 Heron Lakes Country Club?expand_more
Heron Lakes Country Club offers 11 tee sets. Gold tees (6,779 yards, slope 125) are recommended for scratch and low-handicap golfers. Red tees (4,862 yards, slope 107) 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 Heron Lakes Country Club?expand_more
Beginners at Heron Lakes Country Club should play the Red tees, which play 4,862 yards with a slope of 107. This is the most forgiving tee option and provides an enjoyable round for newer golfers.
What would a 15-handicap shoot at Heron Lakes Country Club?expand_more
A 15-handicap golfer playing the White tees (slope 124, rating 74.3) at Heron Lakes Country Club would have a course handicap of 19 and an expected score of approximately 91. This uses the 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 Heron Lakes Country Club?expand_more
A typical round at Heron Lakes 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.