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3 Budgets: Birmingham

Alabama's largest city is big on bargains

Published: September 01, 2007

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Birmingham is the largest city in Alabama and one of the great golf towns in America. Located in north-central portion of the state, it's known as "The Magic City," but you don't need a wallet as fat as David Copperfield's to play here. But to make planning a trip to Birmingham easier, the travel experts at GOLF Magazine have developed three golf vacation plans to suit three different budgets.

Under $350 per person

Where you'll play
Three rounds at

Capstone Club of Alabama
7,032 yards, par 71; Greens fees: $42-$53
205-462-0590, capstoneclub.com

Bent Brook Golf Course (Brook/Graveyard Course)
7,053 yards, par 71
Greens fees: $46-$56
205-424-2368, bentbrook.com

Highland Park Golf Course
5,801 yards, par 70
Greens fees: $43-$53.50
205-322-1902, highlandparkgolf.com

Where you'll stay
Three nights

Comfort Inn Oxmoor
$62 per night; 205-941-0990;
choicehotels.com