Alabama
The Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail is one of the most ambitious golf developments ever created, stretching across Alabama with championship-caliber public golf at 11 sites. Designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr., the Trail delivers tremendous variety, from Birmingham’s dramatic elevation changes to the Tennessee River, Mobile Bay, and the state’s rolling inland terrain. It is a true road-trip destination built for golfers who want depth, value, and multiple memorable stops in one trip.
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Alabama · Course 1
Ross Bridge and Oxmoor Valley form the Birmingham-area anchor of the RTJ Trail. Ross Bridge delivers championship scale at resort level, while Oxmoor Valley adds the Ridge, Valley, and Back Yard par-3 experience through rolling foothills, mining-land terrain, and dramatic elevation changes.
Alabama · Course 2
The Shoals and Hampton Cove combine riverfront scenery with mountain and valley golf in northern Alabama. The Shoals features Fighting Joe and Schoolmaster near the Tennessee River, while Hampton Cove adds Highlands, River, and a short course for one of the Trail’s deepest regional stops.
Alabama · Course 3
Magnolia Grove and Lakewood Club bring the Trail’s strongest coastal Alabama feel. Magnolia Grove offers the Crossings, Falls, and Short Course through wetlands, creeks, hardwood, and pine, while Lakewood Club adds classic parkland resort golf along Mobile Bay.
Alabama · Course 4
Silver Lakes is a flexible RTJ Trail stop built around three nine-hole courses that can be combined into varied 18-hole rounds. Set among rolling hills, forests, wetlands, grasslands, and lakes in northeast Alabama, it offers an approachable rhythm while still keeping the Trail’s large-scale design feel.
Alabama · Course 5
Grand National is one of the Trail’s most visually striking stops, anchored by the Lake and Links championship courses along Lake Saugahatchee. Water, forest, broad fairways, and strong par-3 holes make it one of the best multi-round bases on the RTJ Trail.
Alabama · Course 6
Capitol Hill and Cambrian Ridge create a central-Alabama pairing with six total course options. Capitol Hill’s Judge, Senator, and Legislator deliver bold scale, elevation, and river-view drama, while Cambrian Ridge’s Canyon, Loblolly, and Sherling nines add flexibility across wooded and rolling terrain.
Alabama · Course 7
Highland Oaks is one of the Trail’s deepest single-site stops, with three championship nines and a short course routed through wooded terrain, elevation change, and water features. The Highlands, Magnolia, Marshwood, and Short Course setup gives groups plenty of ways to mix competitive rounds with more relaxed golf.
Starting points. Everything is built around your dates, group size, and the courses you want to play.
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A focused Birmingham-area trip pairing Ross Bridge with Oxmoor Valley. Play the Trail’s biggest scale at Ross Bridge, then add the Ridge and Valley courses at Oxmoor for variety, elevation, and easy logistics.
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From $1,095 per golfer
Combine The Shoals and Hampton Cove for one of the Trail’s most scenic regional pairings. Expect Tennessee River views, mountain and valley terrain, and enough course variety to fill a strong 3-night itinerary.
All golf and lodging taxes and fees included. Excludes flights, airport transfers, and caddies. Rates subject to change.
From $1,195 per golfer
Blend Magnolia Grove and Lakewood Club for a southern Alabama stop with wetlands, forested corridors, and Mobile Bay character. This is a great choice for groups who want a Trail trip with a more coastal feel.
All golf and lodging taxes and fees included. Excludes flights, airport transfers, and caddies. Rates subject to change.
From $1,595 per golfer
Build around Grand National, Capitol Hill, and Cambrian Ridge for a deeper Trail trip. This itinerary mixes lakefront golf, river views, bold elevation, and flexible 27-hole sites for golfers who want maximum course variety.
All golf and lodging taxes and fees included. Excludes flights, airport transfers, and caddies. Rates subject to change.
Few destinations in American golf offer as much variety in one state as the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail. Near Birmingham, Ross Bridge and Oxmoor Valley pair big-scale championship golf with convenient resort access. In north Alabama, The Shoals and Hampton Cove blend river views, mountain backdrops, and three-course variety. Along the southern part of the state, Magnolia Grove and Lakewood Club bring a more coastal feel, while Grand National, Silver Lakes, Capitol Hill, Cambrian Ridge, and Highland Oaks give groups the flexibility to build multi-stop itineraries around lakes, forests, foothills, and classic RTJ scale. For buddies trips and groups who want multiple rounds, good value, and a true golf journey, the Trail remains one of the best road trips in the country.
Accommodations along the Trail are built to support multi-destination travel. Golfers can stay at on-site resort hotels at stops like Ross Bridge and Grand National, choose nearby full-service hotels in Trail gateway cities, or book private homes and vacation rentals when extra space makes more sense for a group itinerary.
The Trail combines championship public golf with the practical infrastructure needed for multi-stop travel: expansive practice facilities, large clubhouses, resort lodging at select stops, and enough course variety to keep longer itineraries fresh. Several destinations also pair golf with spa access, dining, and hotel amenities, making the Trail equally workable for pure golf trips and more comfortable resort-style stays.
Each property is selected for proximity to the next round, the kind of evening that fits a long golf trip, and the feel we want for the group.
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The flagship on-property Trail resort, ideal for stays built around Ross Bridge and nearby Oxmoor Valley.
Best fit for Birmingham-area RTJ itineraries.
Resort Room / Suite
On-property resort lodging for Grand National with easy access to both championship courses and resort amenities.
Strong base for eastern / central Alabama Trail trips.
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Historic resort lodging at Lakewood Club in Point Clear, combining Mobile Bay charm with one of the Trail’s most distinctive coastal stops.
Best fit for Lakewood Club itineraries and coastal Alabama add-ons.
Private Home
Private homes and vacation rentals near Trail stops give groups more space, full kitchens, and common areas that work well for buddy trips and longer multi-city itineraries.
Especially useful when splitting time across multiple Trail regions.
Most Trail trips are built around regional airport access and a rental car. Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport works well for Ross Bridge, Oxmoor Valley, Silver Lakes, and parts of central Alabama; Huntsville International is the best choice for Hampton Cove and The Shoals; Montgomery Regional serves Capitol Hill and Cambrian Ridge; and Mobile Regional or Pensacola can anchor Magnolia Grove and Lakewood Club. Because the Trail spans the state, the best approach is to pair neighboring sites into regional loops rather than trying to play everything in one trip.
Spring and fall are the sweet spots, especially March through May and September through November, when temperatures are most comfortable across Alabama. Golf is playable year-round, but summer can be hot and winter conditions vary slightly by region.
Perfect for buddies trips, public-golf purists, and golfers who want to build a multi-round road trip with real variety and strong value.
The Trail spans 11 sites across Alabama and includes 26 public courses totaling 468 holes.
Strong first-trip pairings include Ross Bridge with Oxmoor Valley near Birmingham, The Shoals with Hampton Cove in north Alabama, Magnolia Grove with Lakewood Club in the south, and Grand National with Capitol Hill or Cambrian Ridge in central Alabama.
You can, but most golfers are better served by focusing on regional loops. The Trail covers the entire state, so trying to play everything at once usually means too much driving and not enough time at each stop.
Popular on-site or golf-resort style lodging options include Ross Bridge near Birmingham, Grand National in Opelika, Lakewood Club at The Grand Hotel in Point Clear, and other hotel-based pairings depending on the region.
Absolutely. The combination of public access, course variety, strong value, and the ability to build custom multi-stop itineraries makes the Trail one of the best buddies-trip destinations in the country.
Spring and fall are the most popular seasons thanks to comfortable temperatures statewide, though golf is available year-round.
Yes. Several Trail sites go beyond standard 18-hole golf, with notable short-course or extra-hole options at places like Oxmoor Valley, Magnolia Grove, Hampton Cove, Silver Lakes, Grand National, and Highland Oaks.
Most golf destinations center on one resort or one town. The Trail is different because it is a statewide network of public championship courses, allowing you to build a custom golf road trip around neighboring stops and different landscapes.
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