Bama Golf's new Crimson Reserve golf facility

[BamaNation]

No other place like it in the golfing world. Design input from Justin Thomas, among others.

"In 2024, the University of Alabama opened the Crimson Reserve golf facility. Built on 164 acres, at a cost of over $47,000,000, it could be the best practice area in golf. With design input from Justin Thomas as well as Davis Love III, the Crimson Reserve features a 400-yard long driving range, a custom-designed 9-hole course and a 24,000 square foot clubhouse, complete with a gym, putting studio, hitting bays and locker rooms. "

 

[Padreruf]

I've seen pictures and videos....it is spectacular. Now these coaches need to up their recruiting game....and they are fully capable.

 

[KrAzY3]

I understand that this is beautiful, and a nice asset. If Alabama had billionaire boosters I'd get doing this.

They took out a 34 million dollar loan though, for a golf practice facility. In the NIL era. When they can't seem to get the funding to replace Coleman and they're getting beat in NIL.There's talk about whether or not Alabama could even afford to buyout the coach if they need to. But they have 34 million for a non-revenue golf facility?

I'm just not sure how this sort of thing coexists with the modern reality of college sports. Something will have to give.

 

[Padreruf]

I understand that this is beautiful, and a nice asset. If Alabama had billionaire boosters I'd get doing this.

They took out a 34 million dollar loan though, for a golf practice facility. In the NIL era. When they can't seem to get the funding to replace Coleman and they're getting beat in NIL.There's talk about whether or not Alabama could even afford to buyout the coach if they need to. But they have 34 million for a non-revenue golf facility?

I'm just not sure how this sort of thing coexists with the modern reality of college sports. Something will have to give.

Did not know they took out a loan...I guess some successful UA pro golfers could pay for it at some point....LOL. There has to be more to this story than we know...Jay Seawell is a man of integrity so I have no clue as to what is transpiring.