While uncharacteristic of many other courses along the Alabama Gulf Coast, the rolling hills through the wooded landscape offer a unique layout. The immaculate condition of the course epitomizes the work ethic of those associated with Rock Creek, with pristine fairways and smooth putting surfaces all year round. 

Visitors to Rock Creek will experience some of Baldwin County’s highest elevations, offering spectacular vistas across freshwater wetlands and the Rock Creek basin. You could certainly be forgiven for allowing the landscape to take your focus away from your golf game.

Rumors suggest that Rock Creek is perhaps one of the first courses where golf was played in America. Whether there is any truth behind this, you can decide but be sure to take a look at the rock to the left of the first tee box and give it a quick rub for good luck before hitting your drive down the heart of the fairway.

The opening par 5 offers the ultimate risk-reward experience, with a definite birdie on the cards for those that hit two solid shots. However, your scorecard can also get off to the worst possible start unless you hit an accurate tee shot. A birdie on the first will prepare you for what is recognized as Rock Creek’s signature hole. 

Hole 2 will test every golfer’s strategy and precision. The elevated tee box offers a scenic view down the fairway, with the landing area 75 yards below the tee shot. Rock Creek’s undulations are in full show on the second, as your approach shot with a mid to long iron must carry over a large wetland guarding the green. Don’t hit your approach long either, as there is a 30-foot-high backdrop which could cause a tricky chip shot around the green.

Much of the course offers generous fairways with a premium on hitting accurate approach shots, given that many of the greens have multiple tiers. A variety of doglegs are prominent throughout the layout, again emphasizing the importance of hitting accurate shots.