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An interview is presented with former newspaper reporter Joan Mazzolini. Mazzolini discusses her 1990 interview with Hall Thompson, founder of Shoal Creek Golf Club in Birmingham, Alabama in which Thompson admitted the club discriminated against African Americans. She states that Thompson was attempting to be honest during the interview. Mazzolini says she remains proud the interview resulted in changes in both the club's membership policies and policies in professional golf.

The article focuses on golf courses in Birmingham, Alabama. Particular attention is given to the how expensive the courses are, as well as information on yards, par, and greens fees. Featured courses include Capstone Club of Alabama, Bent Brook Golf Course, Eagle Point Golf Club, Limestone Springs Golf Club, and Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Ross Bridge. Contact and tourist information is also provided.