Alabama, USA

Alabama (RTJ Golf Trail)

The Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail is one of the great bargains in American golf — 26 world-class courses at 11 sites across Alabama, each built to tournament standard at a fraction of the cost you'd expect. Grand National at Auburn is routinely listed among the best public courses in the country, and the hospitality is unmatched anywhere in the South.

Best time to visit: March – May, September – November

Featured Courses

Mid-range $$

Ross Bridge Golf Resort (Birmingham)

Ross Bridge Golf Resort (Birmingham)

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Trail showpiece with the longest stretch of holes in the world at the time of opening — Robert Trent Jones Jr. design at resort-quality conditions.

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Budget $

Grand National — Lake Course (Auburn)

Grand National — Lake Course (Auburn)

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Frequently ranked among America's top 10 public courses — 36 holes set along the shores of Lake Saugahatchee.

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Grand National — Links Course (Auburn)

Grand National — Links Course (Auburn)

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Open, wind-swept links-style companion to the Lake Course — wide fairways and spectacular lakeside panoramas.

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RTJ at Capitol Hill — Judge Course (Prattville)

RTJ at Capitol Hill — Judge Course (Prattville)

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Robert Trent Jones Sr.'s personal favorite of his own designs — dramatic water features and the most ambitious course on the Trail.

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RTJ at Capitol Hill — Senator Course (Prattville)

RTJ at Capitol Hill — Senator Course (Prattville)

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Companion to the Judge — equally well-maintained with a more open, risk-reward design style and sweeping Alabama River views.

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RTJ at Capitol Hill — Legislator Course

RTJ at Capitol Hill — Legislator Course

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The third course at Capitol Hill — a more player-friendly layout that complements the Judge and Senator courses, with the same excellent RTJ Trail conditions.

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Oxmoor Valley — Ridge Course (Birmingham)

Oxmoor Valley — Ridge Course (Birmingham)

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Rolling terrain through the Oxmoor Valley with sweeping views — one of the most visually dramatic courses on the Trail.

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Oxmoor Valley — Valley Course (Birmingham)

Oxmoor Valley — Valley Course (Birmingham)

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More scenic, valley-floor companion to the Ridge — equally well-maintained and a great pairing for a Birmingham golf trip.

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RTJ at Hampton Cove — Highlands Course (Huntsville)

RTJ at Hampton Cove — Highlands Course (Huntsville)

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Rees Jones design in the foothills near Huntsville — panoramic mountain views and one of the most underrated courses on the Trail.

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RTJ at Silver Lakes — Heartbreaker/Mindbreaker/Backbreaker (Anniston)

RTJ at Silver Lakes — Heartbreaker/Mindbreaker/Backbreaker (Anniston)

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27-hole facility east of Birmingham — the names say it all; challenging, beautiful, and one of the Trail's premier sites.

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RTJ at Hampton Cove — River Course

RTJ at Hampton Cove — River Course

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The River Course at Hampton Cove — a scenic layout following the Flint River with classic RTJ Trail quality and excellent value.

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RTJ at Magnolia Grove — Crossings Course (Mobile)

RTJ at Magnolia Grove — Crossings Course (Mobile)

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27 holes through towering magnolias near Mobile — host of former PGA Tour events and the Trail's southernmost gem.

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RTJ at Hampton Cove — Short Course

RTJ at Hampton Cove — Short Course

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A fun 11-hole par-3 course at Hampton Cove — perfect for a quick round or a casual afternoon complement to the championship courses.

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RTJ at Magnolia Grove — Falls Course (Mobile)

RTJ at Magnolia Grove — Falls Course (Mobile)

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The Falls Course at Magnolia Grove — a challenging layout with dramatic elevation changes and water features, rare for the Gulf Coast region.

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RTJ at Magnolia Grove — Short Course (Mobile)

RTJ at Magnolia Grove — Short Course (Mobile)

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An 18-hole par-3 course at Magnolia Grove — often cited as the best par-3 course in the United States. A must-play if you're in the area.

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Plan Your Days

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Things to Do

Off the Course

Where golfers actually eat, drink, and hang after the round — the dive bar, the post-round brewery, the coffee spot before an early tee time. Submitted by people who've been, not the food-critic picks.

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Videos

Oxmoor Valley — Valley Course
Ross Bridge

Where to Stay & Get Around

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