Alpine Country Club
Alpine, Texas 79830
Brewster County
Phone(s): (432) 837-2752
The Alpine C.C. is a charming 9-hole course that is routed around the pesky Kokernut Creek, which doesn't have much water in it. But the club is surrounded by a Grand Canyon-esque gorge that sucks in golf balls like a magnet.
This short course dates back to the 1940s and is highlighted by its greens, which are extremely small, dome-shaped, and in superb condition. Their unique shape means that no matter where they cut the hole, you'll never have a simple pin placement. The key is being aware that your bail-out area is always short of the green, enabling a chip from below the hole rather than from the side or behind the green. Chip shots that are close to being perfect, but not quite there, will skim by the hole and roll down off the green, often into a bunker, leaving a more pitiful predicament out of the sand.
No. 1 hits over the creek and plays straight away to the first mounded green. First-timers are more likely to struggle with the par 5 No. 3, since it's impossible to determine how to negotiate the creek and its surrounding gorge. Lay it up close and be ready to hit a solid second shot to carry it. Holes 7 and 8 offer back-to-back par 3s, with No. 8 being a tad bit better because it plays more downhill to a challenging target. No. 9 is the perfect finishing hole-a tight fairways lined by danger, playing into a larger green with tons of subtle undulations.
Much of the charm comes from the natural-rock clubhouse that sits below the hills and beside the wide Kokernut Creek bed. In those hills to the east lie a few interesting houses that overlook the course.
Alpine's pro shop is closet-sized but functional, offering only the basic amenities and cold beers for $1.50. The bar next door has a rowdy edge to it that must be experienced by any traveling golfer.
Getting there : The clubhouse is located on Loop 223 (North Harrison St.), which intersects East Avenue E (US 90) and Texas 118 (heading toward Fort Davis). The clubhouse and course are clearly visible from Loop 223 to the west.
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Golf course details
- Holes: 9
- Public/Private: Public
- Year opened: 1947
- Golf Season: Year round
- Guest Policy: Open
- Tee times welcomed:
- Fairways: Bermuda Grass
- Greens: Bent Grass
Facilities
- Pro in house: Yes
- Driving range: Yes
- Rental clubs: Yes
- Rental carts: Yes
Green fees price ranges
- Week days: $10 - $29
- Weekends: $10 - $34
Course policies
- Metal spikes allowed: No
- Dress code:
- Credit cards accepted:
Length, slope and rating for each tee
| Tee | Par | Yardage | Slope | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 35 | 2788 | 115 | 33.7 |
| Red (W) | 35 | 2135 | 109 | 34.3 |
Reader Ratings / Reviews
- The summer monsoon rains had not come so the course was in very bad shape. If you missed the fairways which were a mixture of grass and weeds, you were hitting off of bare ground. As a friend said, you could see where your ball went by following the trail of dust. Overpriced for the condition of the course. I would not play here again.This is a very interesting layout. All the greens are tilted from front to back. Postage stamp size! The better golfer will score well, it is fun. The greens are the best as any Country Club! Cut short and the ball rolls true. They will hold a good approach shot that has been well played with back spin. Green fees are very reasonable. The next holes are not marked too good so look around till you know where to go. On the next go around you will have it down. The bar is inviting, nothing fancy but great pricing on their drinks. Friendly employees. Highly Recommended.Ok, its not Augusta but they do a very good job with up keep on the course with what they have to work with. Maybe not suitable for low handi's but fun for the mid to high handicapers. Very friendly people that work there. We have had many Alumni Tournaments there and always look forward to playing the course.