About Us
Briarmeade Golf Course now has a new name, "The Links at Briarmeade". Links at Briarmeade is located in Northeast Alabama and is open for Public Play. A links course designed by Mr. George Black, a native of Carnoustie, Scotland our plans for the upcoming year include having more family events such as: dinners, tournaments, and holiday parties. At 6,066 yards, this par-71 course with its small elevated and deceptively quick greens make this course a wonderful challenge.
History
On Ralph Avenue in Glencoe, Alabama, lies a golf course straight from the heart of Scotland. Not a long layout, but with small greens, Briarmeade has narrow fairways which requires you to have complete control of your swing to score well. Briarmeade has some great players, and has had some of the best in the southeast to play. With these outstanding ball strikers the course record still stands at 62. We have produced club professionals, Tour players and the president and director of the Professional Golf Association, Mr. Ken Lindsay. George Black founded Briarmeade in the early spring of 1935. Mr. Black owned the property and designed the original nine holes. The course occupies approximately one hundred twenty-five acres. In 1937, Mr. Black entered into a contract with Republic Steel Corporation of Gadsden, to furnish the Golf Course for employee recreation. In 1944, Republic Steel bought the Golf Course and combined the course with Gulf States Steel Y.M.C.A. The Course remained in the name of Gulf States Steel Golf Club until February 1987, when it broke away and was organized again as Briarmeade Golf Club.
Membership
All members are urged to support the club in attending these events. We will be pleased to receive telephone calls or e-mails to help give you any additonal information in becoming our next member. We are currently accepting new members. If you are interested in joining Links at Briarmeade Golf Club, please come check us out. Before making plans we ask that you consider playing with one of our existing organized groups with tee times both during the week and on weekends. No matter your handicap, come and enjoy!!!
