<p>One of the most exciting golf courses in the nation—Wicker Point Golf Club—is located on Alabama’s grand Lake Martin. Experience the only Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw-designed golf course in the state. Wicker Point Golf Club is adjacent to Russell Forest on a site naturally conducive to golf along the Lake Martin shoreline. Opening for play in September 2023, the 18-hole golf course features unexpected holes designed to the natural contours, elevations and elements of the lake and land. The course will be challenging to the seasoned golfer while fun for the casual player. Each hole is memorable unto itself, accentuated by indigenous hardwoods, Alabama’s long leaf pines, rambling creeks crossed by bridges, and more. The first nine carries players through stunning elevation changes amid the forest while picturesque Lake Martin highlights the vistas throughout the second nine. The course will feature luxurious Zeon Zoysia grass for approaches, tees, fairways and rough and fine-textured TifEagle Bermudagrass on the greens, accentuated by bunkers with native central Alabama sand. In addition to the native forests lining the holes, out-of-play areas will be plentiful with indigenous grasses and wildflowers. To preserve and encourage the growth of these species, Russell Lands is working in conjunction with Alabama Wildlife Federation & Claude Jenkins, a recent recipient of the National Wildlife Federation’s National Conservation Leadership Award. Wicker Point Golf Club is ranked #2 by GolfDigest and #1 by GolfWeek for best in the state.</p>