Alabama’s proposed men’s and women’s golf facility received its latest stamp of approval Friday by the university’s board of trustees, with a higher price tag.

The facility was first announced and approved by the trustees in February 2022 with a $26 million budget. It received second-stage approval in June with the same budget, but was presented for third-stage approval Thursday to the trustees’ physical properties committee with a $39 million budget.

The higher price tag was the result of increases in the price of building construction (up $6.6 million) and price of course construction (up $3.5 million), as well as higher architect and engineer fees.

The physical properties committee approved the new budget Thursday, and the board of trustees gave its approval Friday.

The facility is funded through “Crimson Standard” fundraising gifts and general revenue bonds. The project, which would be located off Kicker Road east of campus, included a clubhouse, nine-hole course and separate practice course.

Alabama’s men’s golf team finished in last place (14th) at the SEC championships last year. The women’s team qualified for the NCAA championships, where it finished 24th.

The golf facility project was announced the same day last February as Alabama’s proposed basketball arena, which has since stalled. Athletics director Greg Byrne has cited inflated construction costs.

Mike Rodak is an Alabama beat reporter for Alabama Media Group. Follow him on Twitter @mikerodak.