From the fairway of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail to the 18th hole of the famed and challenging
courses along the coast, Alabama is a golf lover’s paradise with experiences unlike any other.
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Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail
Oxmoor Valley
The 26 public courses on Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail feature 468 holes at 11 locations across Alabama. The Trail’s
long list of accolades includes recognitions for both value and quality. Since opening in 1992, more than 12 million
rounds of golf have been played on the Trail.
The Trail’s artfully designed and beautifully landscaped courses, according to The New York Times, are “some of the best
public golf on earth.” The Wall Street Journal said the Trail “may be the best bargain in the country.” The Atlanta
Constitution called the Trail “the finest public courses in the country.” From the LPGA to the PGA TOUR to the Symetra Tour,
professional golf has been played on the Trail for the past 20 years.
Hoover's Ross Bridge,
the Trail's crown jewel, opened in 2006 and became home to the Regions Charity Classic.
Nestled in the peaceful valley of Shades Mountain, the wide-open layout gives golfers variety and
options, including the chance to play an 8,200-yard course if you're feeling feisty. It is just
down the road from
Birmingham's Oxmoor Valley,
a 54-hole facility.
The
Marriott Shoals Hotel and Spa
in
Florence
complements the 36-hole Shoals golf complex. While the historic
Marriott Grand Hotel
in Point Clear, along Mobile Bay consists of two golf courses, several dining choices, a private beach, marina and
full-service spa.
In North Alabama around Lake Guntersville, several golf courses boast unique and varied on site lodging. They are
Lake Guntersville State Park
offering a lodge, cabins and camping;
Gunter’s Landing
with its four-bedroom villa next to the 14th green and
Cherokee Ridge's
seven-bedroom lake house.
Gulf Shores is home to exciting golf resorts, on-site condos, dining, and a complete spa are found at
Craft Farms
and
Peninsula.
Other stay-and-play options include the four Alabama state parks with golf and lodges;
Pursell Farms
near Birmingham with an
inn, lodge, golf cottages, spa, restaurant and the Orvis® Shooting Grounds; and
Stewart Lodges
at Steelwood located between Mobile and Gulf Shores.
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Peninsula
From the foothills of the Appalachian Mountain range in Central Alabama to the sandy shores along Alabama’s Gulf
Coast, you can expect game-challenging landscapes with captivating views. You’ll also enjoy some of the finest playing
conditions in the South and Southern hospitality at its best.
With Coastal Alabama Golf you can experience nine signature golf courses located along the beaches;
Cotton Creek
and
Cypress Bend
courses at Craft Farms are Arnold Palmer’s only Alabama projects. Just down the street enjoy three nine hole courses at
Peninsula Golf and Racquet Club,
near the Bon Secour Wildlife Preserve.
Kiva Dunes
consistently ranks among the top golf courses along the Gulf Coast.
Golfers love the variety and options at
GlenLakes Golf Club's
27-hole facility. Lost Key is certified as an Audubon International
Silver Signature Sanctuary. Travel about 45 minutes north into the Mobile Bay’s Eastern Shore where you’ll find the Earl Stone
courses,
Rock Creek Golf Club
and
Timber Creek.
Coastal Alabama Golf takes care of booking golf and accommodations for a group of any size. Our accommodation partners provide
our customers with a special rate by booking through
Coastal Alabama Golf.
Other Notable Golf Courses
Ballantrae Golf Club
Alabama boasts many award-winning golf courses designed by the likes of George Cobb, Arnold Palmer, Bob Cupp, Jerry Pate and
Earl Stone, with the latter two creating some of the top ranked tracts in the state. There are plenty of not-to-be missed
golf courses worth a trip off the beaten path throughout Alabama.
Four Alabama State Park locations offer 18-hole championship golf courses. They were all originally designed by Alabama’s
own Earl Stone. They include
The General
at Joe Wheeler State Park in Rogersville;
Eagle's Nest
at Lake Guntersville State Park in Guntersville;
The Oaks
at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham; and
The Refuge
at Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores.
Former U.S. Open Winner and University of Alabama graduate, Jerry Pate has created his own line of signature layouts
throughout Alabama. They include
Limestone Springs,
in
Oneonta,
Timberline Golf Club,
in
Pelham,
and
Ol’ Colony,
a part of the
Tuscaloosa parks system.
The fertile valleys, rolling hillsides, and pristine lakes of North Alabama create the perfect backdrop and landscape for
these golf courses.
Cypress Lakes
in Muscle Shoals,
Point Mallard
in Decatur, and Northeast of Huntsville in Scottsboro are
Goose Pond Colony's
two courses.
Gunter's Landing
in Guntersville,
Cherokee Ridge
in Union Grove, and
TP Country Club
in Cullman is a true hidden gem, designed by RTJ protégé’ Tom Jackson.
The largest city in the state offers a variety of exciting golf clubs.
Ballantrae Golf Club,
south of
Birmingham,
FarmLinks
at Pursell Farms, located in
Sylacauga,
was the world’s first "research & demonstration" golf course.
Twin Bridges
in Gadsden and
Stillwaters Golf Club
in Dadeville, boasts finely manicured greens and rolling fairways.
This road trip takes you on a journey through history. Visit Moundville Archaeological Park, then return to Tuscaloosa to eat, shop and see the sights. Journey to hunt prehistoric shark teeth left 70 million years ago before visiting a museum in nearby Aliceville dedicated to one of the largest World War II German prison camps in America.
The official Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail Guide is packed with information about each stop on the award-winning trail, plus details about the Robert Trent Jones Resort Collection, professional tournaments and more.
