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Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail

468 Golf Holes over 26 Courses on 11 Sites

Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail

Playing the RTJ Golf Trail

The Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail holds the accolade of the largest golf course construction project ever attempted; a collection of 468 golf holes & 26 courses on 11 different sites across the state of Alabama. This collection of public courses certainly confirms Trent Jones' reputation as one of the finest golf course architects the game of golf has seen.

The trail began with Hampton Cove, Oxmoor Valley, Silver Lakes, Grand National, Cambrian Ridge, Highland Oaks and Magnolia Grove. Capitol Hill was added in 1999 with The Shoals and Ross Bridge following in 2005.

The Marriott at Capitol Hill, Marriott at Grand National, Marriott Shoals Resort and Spa and Renaissance Ross Bridge Resort all offer accommodation options while playing the trail.

Oxmoor Valley, Birmingham, Alabama
Oxmoor Valley, Birmingham, Alabama
Silver Lakes, Anniston, Alabama
Silver Lakes, Anniston, Alabama
Capitol Hill, Montgomery, Alabama
Capitol Hill, Montgomery, Alabama
Ross Bridge, Birmingham, Alabama
Ross Bridge, Birmingham, Alabama
The Shoals, Florence, Alabama
The Shoals, Florence, Alabama

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Best Golf Courses on the RTJ Trail

Ross Bridge

Ross Bridge

Birmingham

Ross Bridge features sweeping undulations and elevation changes, coupled with the threat of natural hazards, and immense bunkers, provide golfers with challenging approach shots throughout the round.

  • Championship tees over 8,000 yards
  • Old parkland style golf course
Capitol Hill Golf Club

Capitol Hill Golf Club

Prattville

Set in more than 1,500 acres of quintessential Alabama countryside, the pure magnitude of this facility is amazing and in addition to the three wonderful courses on-site.

  • Three 18-hole championship courses
  • Judge course top 10 in Alabama
Grand National Golf Club

Grand National Golf Club

Opelika

The club was perfectly situated for a golf complex, on the 600-acre Lake Saugahatchee. On top of the two world class courses, there is also a 18 hole short course too.

  • Two 18-hole championship courses
  • Built on the shores of Lake Saugahatchee
Oxmoor Valley, Birmingham, Alabama

Oxmoor Valley

Birmingham

Home to the Ridge and Valley Courses, as well as the charming 18 hole par 3 Short Course where almost every hole is played from an elevated tee, adding excitement to the atmosphere already created by the surrounding mountains.

  • Two 18-hole championship courses
  • Ridge course contains huge elevation changes
The Shoals, Florence, Alabama

The Shoals

Muscle Shoals

The Fighting Joe Course at The Shoals was the 1st on The Trail to break the 8,000 yard barrier from the championship tees, and the Schoolmaster Course joined the show in 2005.

  • Championship tees over 8,000 yards
  • Two 18-hole championship courses

Where to stay on the RTJ Golf Trail

Montgomery Marriott Prattville Hotel at Capitol Hill 2

Montgomery Marriott Prattville

Montgomery

Things to do in Alabama

Nightlife, Alabama

Nightlife

ALONG THE RTJ TRAIL

Part of the RTJ Trail includes stops at the capital Montgomery and also Birmingham, where you can golf in the day and explore what these cities have to offer by night.

Across all the American states, there are always a wide selection of sports bars to dive into, however live music with plenty of restaurants to choose from, can provide more than enough evening entertainment to enjoy your stay at Alabama.

Grand National Golf Club

Attractions

ALONG THE RTJ TRAIL

The Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail is the ultimate golfing attraction, with 26 golf courses to choose from all across Alabama, you are absolutely spoilt for choice.

When playing near the big cities, you can take some time to explore the historic monuments, then when playing near the southern coastline there are a handful of beaches to relax by, including the Gulf State Park and Orange Beach.

Restaurants, Alabama

Restaurants

ALONG THE RTJ TRAIL

One of the most noticeable differences between European food culture and American food is the Americans are more generous in their portion sizes, making you get more for your money.

Alabama boasts awesome signature barbeque food, showing off what it is really like to try genuine southern barbeque food.

Frequently asked questions about the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail

How many golf courses are in the Robert Trent Jones golf Trail?

There are 26 golf courses spread over 11 sites with a total of 468 holes to play along the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail.

Which Robert Trent Jones Course is the Best

As well as the 26 courses on the RTJ Golf Trail some of Robert Trent Jones best courses are outside of Alabama. Spyglass Hill in California is often regarded as his best design closely followed by Valderrama and Sotogrande. RTJ has designed numerous courses throughout the world with many ranking as top layouts within their region.

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