Shoal Creek

Shoal Creek, located in Alabama, is a prestigious private golf club that opened in July 1977 with an official opening ceremony featuring Jack Nicklaus, Jerry Pate, and Hubert Green. Designed as a masterpiece of golf architecture, the course has established itself as a premier championship venue.

The club has hosted multiple major championships, including the PGA Championship twice (1984 and 1990), the U.S. Amateur (1986), the U.S. Junior Amateur (2008), and the U.S. Women's Open (2018). Notable champions include Lee Trevino at the 1984 PGA Championship and Ariya Jutanugarn at the 2018 U.S. Women's Open. The course also hosted the Regions Tradition, a Champions Tour event, annually for five years (2011-2015), earning the 2011 Presidents Award for tournament excellence.

The course has demonstrated consistent appeal to championship-caliber players and organizations, reflecting its challenging design and pristine conditioning. Its tournament history and hosting of multiple USGA and PGA events underscore its standing among America's elite golf courses. The club has also been home to regional championships, including the Southern Amateur, further establishing its reputation as a premier competitive venue in the Southeast.