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Hardest Golf Courses in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama

The 5 most challenging golf courses in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, ranked by maximum slope rating. Tee-by-tee yardage, slope, and course rating for every course.

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Ranked list of hardest golf courses in Tuscaloosa County

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1
NorthRiver Yacht Club
Blue tees · 6,318 yds · Rating 76.9 · Par 71Tuscaloosa
139
2
Ol' Colony Golf Complex
Crimson tees · 7,546 yds · Rating 76.6 · Par 72Tuscaloosa
138
3
Hidden Meadows Golf Course
Black tees · 6,828 yds · Rating 72.7 · Par 72Northport
133
4
Indian Hills Golf Course
White tees · 5,405 yds · Rating 71.6 · Par 71Tuscaloosa
131
5
The Links
Blue tees · 6,125 yds · Rating 69.7 · Par 71Tuscaloosa
121

Tuscaloosa County Golf Course Rankings FAQ

What is the hardest golf course in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama?

NorthRiver Yacht Club in Tuscaloosa is currently the hardest golf course in Tuscaloosa County based on slope (slope rating 139).

How many ranked golf courses are in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama?

10 golf courses in Tuscaloosa County are cataloged in Stymie's directory. This ranking page shows the top 5 by slope.

How are the rankings calculated?

Rankings use the USGA slope rating from each course's most difficult tee set. Slope measures relative difficulty for a bogey golfer versus a scratch golfer, on a scale from 55 (easiest) to 155 (most challenging). A slope of 113 is average.

Can I book a tee time at these Tuscaloosa County courses?

Each course name links to its Stymie page with scorecard data where available, architect info, and official contact details. Stymie does not currently book tee times or show live availability, and tee-time alerts are in development.