The Golfers Guide to Greystone Golf & Country Club

THE GOLFER’S GUIDE to Greystone Golf & Country Club 36 holes of Championship Golf Home of the Blackburn Golf Academy Home to the PGA Tour Champions Regions Tradition

More than a Game

Golf is more than a game at Greystone—it’s a lifestyle. We take our passion for it seriously–in a fun way. Each round is a chance to connect with friends and make memories to cherish. With two pristine championship courses, Founders and Legacy, our Members enjoy the unique luxury of getting to pick between two gems every time they play. Along with both courses, Members also enjoy full access to the state-of-the-art Greystone Golf Performance Center and the world-class instruction offered there through the Blackburn Golf Academy. Mark was recently named the PGA National Teacher and Coach of the Year and that’s why six PGA Touring Professionals currently call Greystone home. If you live for golf, there is no better place for you to call home, too. As a Member-Owned Club, Members are deeply invested in the long-term success of Greystone and that is evident in ev erything from the course conditions to the excep tional country club amenities. And unlike many golf clubs that close their courses on Mondays for maintenance, Members can play golf at Greystone 7 days a week. This guide covers both the Legacy and Founders Courses, will take you inside the Golf Performance Center, and introduce you to the Greystone staff and PGA Pros dedicated to making this one of the best destinations for golf in all of Alabama. Welcome!

“The Founders Course at Greystone is a gem, and the Legacy Course might be even better. The Club is first-rate with everything they do….Play at Greystone when you are invited. You won’t be disappointed.” –Wayland Abernathy, III

Built for Champions

FOUNDERS COURSE Playing golf on the Founders Course is nothing short of majestic. Designed by Bob Cupp in 1991, the course draws some of the world’s best golfers each spring for the nationally televised Regions Tradition, one of the major championships on the PGA Tour Champions circuit. You will enjoy magnificent scenery during your rounds as you crisscross babbling brooks on tree-lined fairways, winding your way through the Appalachian Mountain foothills. Natural beauty and wonder surround you. Bermuda-grass fairways with Champions Bermuda greens, and five sets of tees, provide a welcomed combination of playing surfaces and challenging options. Playing 7,299 yards from the back tees (with five par 5s, five par 3s, and eight par 4s) each round includes plenty of variety.

JON GIBBONS, PGA Head Golf Pro for Founders Course

Jonathan grew up not far from Greystone and has been playing golf since he was 10. He has been heavily involved in growing Juniors Programs and is a Certified Club Fitter for Titleist. Jon has been with Greystone since 2015 and is a great re source for ensuring you have the right gear to fit your game.

“There are some key holes that you have to play well out here and then there’s some holes you have to take advantage of…It’s a special spot here in Birmingham and I always enjoy coming here (to Founders).” –Steve Stricker, PGA Regions Tradition Champion 2019 and 2022

Founders Signature Holes HOLE #3 Par 4 453 Yards

The most challenging hole on Founders will require avoiding a creek, a lake, and bunkers that frame the back of the green. Play the left side of the fairway to avoid trouble. As you cross the stone bridge, think hard about the right club for your approach to avoid the creek and the lake it feeds.

HOLE #14 Par 3 197 Yards

Greystone’s signature hole is this serene par 3 that slopes down ever so slightly from the tee box. You can use the slant on the left side of the green to feed a well placed tee shot back to the middle and give your self an opportunity for birdie.

HOLE #15 Par 5 609 Yards

Your distance will be tested and accuracy rewarded on the 15th. Steer clear of the creek running along the left of the fairway. Opt for short of the green as you ponder your approach, because all the other angles create much more challenging shots.

HOLE #18 Par 5 526 Yards

This beautiful amphitheater-style hole requires three solid shots for success. The creek will crisscross your path as you approach the small green. Play the center for safety, because putts above the hole roll very fast. Make sure to enjoy the picturesque waterfall as you finish off your round.

A Hidden Gem

LEGACY COURSE The Legacy Course, carved into the valley of Double Oak Mountain, is your secluded golf sanctuary inside the gates of Greystone and lo cated just three miles northeast of the Founders Course. It opened in 2000 and features plac id lakes, rolling hills, and wandering streams. Legendary course architect Rees Jones designed Legacy and his unique touches abound, especially in the prominent bunker features. The course was renovated with new greens, tees, and bunkers in late 2022. The Legacy Clubhouse was also expanded and offers a great setting for post-round drinks or dinner inside the Clubhouse in our new fine dining restaurant, Aqua. Both over look the waterfalls and the picturesque mountain side view of Double Oak Mountain. The course is an approachable, but stern, test playing at 7,151 yards from the furthest of the five tee boxes. It has a 74.7 course rating and 146 slope rating. However, the wide, zoysia-grass fairways make Legacy playable for all skill levels. From your first drive on the opening par 4 to your final putt on the expansive 18th hole, play ing Legacy you will feel as if you’ve found a spe cial place that you want to return to as often as possible.

“There are lots of different skill levels that can succeed at Greystone. You can just change the tees you play and it can make a really big difference.” –Stefanie DelGreco

Legacy Signature Holes HOLE #2 Par 3 186 Yards

Don’t get wet and you can give yourself a shot for birdie on this picturesque water hole. There is space be hind the green if you are too strong off the tee, but the downhill chip towards the water can be a tricky shot to pull off.

HOLE #9 Par 4 455 Yards

Statistically the toughest hole on Legacy, the 9th requires a solid drive to the left center of the fairway. Cross the quaint bridge and eye up your approach shot. Watch for the bunkers that flank the large green and the swale on the left side.

HOLE #14 Par 4 451 Yards

Your downhill drive must steer clear of the bunkers that flank the fairway. The next challenge is avoiding the water on the right as you approach this long, narrow undulating green. If the flag is in the back right this hole can be particularly challenging.

HOLE #18 Par 5 543 Yards

The perfect end to a round requires two long shots to be successful on this dog leg to the right. The green is a bit smaller and closely guarded by water on the right and a bunker on the left. Play conservatively or take your shot and try to reach that green in two.

Train Like a Champion Take your game to another level at Greystone. Members enjoy year-round access to the 2,500-square foot Greystone Golf Performance Center (GPC), home to the Blackburn Golf Academy and a plethora of world-class training technologies. Get private lessons from a certified instructor or attend the weekly coaching sessions offered for all ages, genders, and skill levels.

The GPC is also an impressive place to host a corporate event or fun outing with friends.

GPC TECHNOLOGIES AND CAPABILITIES • Three indoor teaching bays for private and group coaching • Multi-camera V1 system for slow-motion swing analysis

• TrackMan Combine • 3D motion capture • BodiTrak pressure mapping • Sam Puttlab analysis • Aimpoint green reading • Custom club fitting • Club repair • Chiropractic services

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UNMATCHED SHORT GAME FACILITIES Many PGA Pros are Members at Greystone in part because of the phenomenal short game practice area located just steps from the Legacy Clubhouse. You can perfect approach shots up to 40 yards away from any angle, elevation, or ball position thanks to the expansive and well-landscaped area. Be confident in your chipping, wedge, and bunker play. Hone your putting on multiple practice greens, right where a pro goes to trim shots off their game.

JUNIOR PROGRAM Greystone prides itself on passing a love for the game on to the next generation and has built an outstanding Juniors Program. In fact, there is no better place for a young person to fall in love with golf than Greystone. Kids can take part in clinics, camps, private coaching, and tournaments all year round. The Blackburn Golf Academy has helped many juniors become state and amateur champions, as well as NCAA D1 college players. Families have even relocated across the country to live at Greystone so their kids can train here.

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT MEMBERSHIP People under age 25 are eligible for a Player Development Membership to Greystone. The reduced rate package includes unlimited golf during the week (with restricted access on weekends). This Membership does not include guest privileges but does include dining and 24/7 fitness center access. Contact the Membership Team for the Player Development application and interview process.

GREYSTONE LADIES GOLF ASSOCIATION For ten straight years the SEC has held its Women’s Golf Championship at Greystone in part because of the strength of the Ladies Golf Association at the Club. Women enjoy many playing and training options overseen by Liz Mattioli. Liz is an LPGA Class A Member, played golf at UAB, and is a Lead Instructor at Blackburn Golf Academy. She is also a “Teaching Her” and TPI Level 1 certified instructor. Ladies can play casually at the Club with friends in one of the many weekly games, take part in clinics, get private lessons, and compete in Member tournaments throughout the year.

MEMBER TOURNAMENTS Greystone Members love some friendly

competition and have ample opportunities to partake in tournaments throughout the year. The events offered to Members annually include

• Ladies Opening Day • Men’s Match Play • Men’s Member-Guest • Ladies Club Championship • 3 Jacks and a Jill

• Men’s Club Championship • Men’s Member-Member • Mixed Member-Member • Player of the Year • Pigskin Classic • Men’s Senior Club Championship • Greystone Ladies Invitational • Men’s Grey Cup • Ladies Member-Member

“I wanted to thank you for another fantastic event. I have been to many Member guest tournaments like this throughout the last five years and yours is the gold standard. The courses were in fantastic shape, and your team is very professional and willing to help with anything.” –Gary Grauer

Regions Tradition

WHERE CHAMPIONS PLAY Each May, the golf world turns its gaze to

Greystone for the Regions Tradition, one of five major championships on the PGA Tour Champions. Greystone Members enjoy exclusive VIP access to special events throughout the tournament week. From the celebrity-studded pro-am to the final trophy presentation, you can be up close to all the excitement and action. In addition to the performance on the course, Regions Tradition prides itself on giving back. Since the tournament became Regions Tradition in 2011, the event has raised over $5.5 million for local charities and more than $21 million since the tournament’s inception in 1992. Children’s of Alabama serves as the primary beneficiary of the tournament. Championships and the biggest names in the sport are drawn to Greystone year after year because of the exquisite course conditions, the Southern hospitality, and the golf-loving culture created by our Members. It really is more than just a game here. Bob Hope hit the first drive at the very first tournament held at Greystone in 1992 and the Club has cultivated a pedigree of great events ever since. We are proud the Regions Tradition has announced it will call Greystone home through 2032 as we continue to be one of the top destinations for golf in the entire Southeast. Come play with us!

Leaders Who Love th

MARK BLACKBURN, PGA Director of Instruction

Originally from England, Mark arrived in America in 1994 on a college golf scholarship and captained the University of Southern Mississippi team (while earning his degree in coaching). An injury derailed his professional career, but he threw himself into instruction and developed a holistic, sport science approach to help every golfer play their best game. He founded Blackburn Golf in 2000 and is a Certified PGA Member, TPI CGP LIII & GSEM. He works with players of all levels as Director of Instruction of The Blackburn Golf Academy. He’s been honored repeatedly with regional and national awards for his teaching, including being named a Golf Magazine Top 100 Teachers, a Golf Digest 50 Best Teachers in America, and the 2020 PGA Teacher and Coach of the Year. He’s coached 18 different PGA Tour players.

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STEVE SMITH, PGA Director of Golf

Steve began golfing at age 12 and began his career in the sport soon after at his local municipal course in upstate New York. Later, he was the first assistant professional at English Turn a brand new Jack Nicklaus designed course when it opened in Louisiana in 1989. Steve is the only golf professional (on record) to teach three of the four Manning’s: Archie, Eli, and Payton. Steve joined Greystone in 1996 as the first assistant. He was promoted to head professional for the Founders Course in 2000. In 2001, Steve was promoted to Director of Golf after the opening of the Legacy Course. His love for Greystone is apparent from the first moment you meet him and he works every day to make the Club even better.

Be Our Guest Written words and still pictures are not enough to let you fully appreciate the wonderful golf courses and amenities that Greystone has to offer its Members. We’d love to personally show you around and introduce you to this unique and special place.

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