The Pursell Farms Founders Pub Debuts A Southern Heritage Dining Experience

Drawing inspiration from the founders’ stories and the Pursell family’s Unrivaled Southern Hospitality, The Pursell Farms Founders Pub may be the heart of the 3,200-acre destination resort located less than an hour from Birmingham, announced CEO David Pursell. He and his father, James T. Pursell (1930-2020), charted the path of the company from the early corporate offices that occupied this space prior to the construction of the Inn.

“We used to say, ‘if these walls could talk’ they would have great stories to tell,” said David. “We created a new dining experience surrounded by an entertaining memory lane that traces the beginnings of Pursell Farms in art, vintage photography, and memorabilia. I guess you could say these walls do talk today.”

Guests will glimpse a remarkable business and a devoted family through numerous anecdotes, from the creation of FarmLinks, the world’s first research and development golf course, to the little-known fact that Jimmy Pursell was introduced to his future wife, Christine Parker, by one of Hollywood’s most popular entertainers. Hint: see the stately pool table and the photo with

Jim Nabors (a.k.a. Gomer Pyle) as best man at the wedding.

The Founders Pub also reflects the Pursell family’s belief that sharing great food at the table is the heart of hospitality.

“Our menus are created with ingredients fresh from Southern gardens and farms, with dishes made-from-scratch and accented with cooking techniques such as smoking, pickling, and barbecuing,” said Chef Sean Butler. “We want guests to enjoy traditional favorites in new ways, and we’ve even sprinkled a few Pursell family favorites throughout the menu, too.”

The Founders Pub is a casual gathering place serving lunch and dinner daily. For dinner reservations please call 256-208-7600 or visit the web site.

About Pursell Farms

Named one of the top hotels in Alabama by Travel + Leisure Magazine, the 3,200-acre resort is an extraordinary destination for weekend escapes, golf getaways, weddings, and corporate retreats. Situated in the Central Alabama foothills about 45 minutes from Birmingham, accommodations include a 40-room inn with signature restaurant, Arrington, and the Southern heritageinspired Pursell Farms Founders Pub; four-bedroom cabins and cottages; an eight-bedroom, 14,000-sq.ft. lodge; and two historic homes. A 22-acre wedding venue offers a grand ballroom, lakeside ceremonial lawn and spacious terrace. The resort’s 18hole, 7,444-yard championship FarmLinks Golf Club is Golfweek’s No. 1 all-access golf course in Alabama for 10 consecutive years and is ranked No. 60 of their Best 200 U.S. Golf Resorts for 2022; Golf Advisor’s No. 1 course in Alabama and No. 5 of the Top 50 courses in the US; and the resort is one of GOLF Magazines’ Top 100 Golf Resorts. Home to the only ORVIS® Shooting Grounds in the South and one of only three such facilities in the U.S. operated exclusively by Orvis experts, the compound features a superlative sporting clays course, wingshooting lessons and fly-fishing schools. Please visit www.pursellfarms.com.

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