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RTJ Golf Trail: Great Trips, Resorts & Values Nearby

The Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail and Resort Collections offers 26 courses at 11 sites and eight luxury resorts/hotels, all next door to Atlanta. Come play Alabama’s RTJ Golf Trail.

36 holes - Spectacular scenery meets challenging golf on the banks of the Tennessee River. Fighting Joe and Schoolmaster Courses are some of the RTJ Golf Trail’s newest courses. Both are approximately 8,000 yards long.

Enjoy one of Marriott’s Top 5 hotels for guest satisfaction in North America. Overlooking the Tennessee River, the Marriott Shoals has a great spa, dining and more. Experience Muscle Shoals music firsthand. 200 guest rooms.

54 holes - The Northern gateway to the Trail, RTJ is a 54-hole facility with drastically changing terrain. The Highlands is a Links Course. The River Course does not have a single bunker but great views. The Short Course has water in play on 11 holes.

36 holes - Closest RTJ Golf Trail to Atlanta, Silver Lakes is located off of I-20 and is set on rolling terrain with stunning views of the Appalachian foothills. The Mindbreaker, Heartbreaker, Backbreaker and Short Courses are both challenging and unforgettable.

54 holes – One of the first RTJ Trail locations to open 22 years ago, Oxmoor Valley is sculpted from the peaks and valleys of the Appalachians. The Ridge, Valley and Short Courses are surrounded by scenic forests, creeks and challenging elevation changes.

18 holes – At 8,191 yards from the tips, Ross Bridge is the 4th longest golf course in the world and surrounds a Scottish-influenced resort. Golf Digest gave the golf resort a Gold Award and it is less than 3 hours from Atlanta. Spectacular views, service and golf.

Resembling a Scottish castle, Ross Bridge offers Four Diamond service to business and leisure guests. Great spa, golf, dining, pools, amenities and more. Don’t miss the nightly bagpiper at sunset. Near RTJ Oxmoor. 259 guest rooms.

54 holes – Praised by Golf Digest, Golfweek, Golf Magazine and Golf Channel, come see what makes RTJ Grand National one of the top stops on the Trail. Just an hour and a half from Atlanta, the Links, Short and Lake Courses are definitely worth the trip.

After a day of great golf, escape to Marriott luxury. The new resort pools, tennis, pickle ball, outdoor bar with fire pits plus biking and hiking trails make the hotel a great retreat from Atlanta. 129 guest rooms.

54 holes - Judge #1 was voted the top hole on the entire RTJ Golf Trail and we encourage you to come find out why for yourself. In addition to the challenging Judge, the Senator Course will host an LPGA tournament again in September. The Legislator also is a must.

Overlooking the 17th Fairway of the Senator Course the Marriott offers upscale lodging. 2 golf villas feature 8 rooms and a rec room in each. The Presidential Cottage has 6 luxury suites and a private helipad. 96 guest rooms.

Expect four diamond service at the Renaissance in downtown Montgomery. In addition to great dining and bars, the Renaissance features a world-class spa, convention center and an 1,800 seat performing arts theater. 342 guest rooms.

36 holes – While you may have passed Cambrian Ridge on the way to the beach, next time stop for some of the Trail’s finest golf. The Sherling, Canyon, Loblolly and Short Course are both beautiful and challenging.

36 holes – Located in the southeast corner of Alabama, Highland Oaks offers three 9-hole championship courses (Highlands, Magnolia and Marshwood) and a 9-hole par 3 course. Like a challenge? The par-5 sixth hole on Marshwood stretches 701 yards.

54 holes – The Crossings course is showcased internationally each May as the LPGA’s best take on its challenges. Major renovations were competed three years ago to Crossings, Falls and the Short Courses. Come play great golf and experience the fun city of Mobile.

First opened in 1852, the Battle House has been restored to its majestic beauty. This downtown hotel has great dining, bars, spa, meeting rooms and some of the best guest satisfaction for both leisure and business guests. 238 guest rooms.

Towering over downtown Mobile, the hotel is connected to the convention center and is within walking distance to attractions and entertainment districts. Great views of Mobile Bay and downtown. See where Mardi Gras started in the USA. 373 guest rooms.

6 holes. Located along Mobile Bay, Lakewood is part of the internationally recognized Grand Hotel Marriott Resort, Golf Club & Spa. The Azalea and Dogwood Courses were renovated less than 10 years ago and was recently honored by Golf Digest and Conde Nast Traveler.

Named the top historic hotel in 2013 by Historic Hotels of America. Great spa, dining, golf, tennis, beaches, pools and more. Recognized by Successful Meetings, Travel & Leisure, Conde Nast Traveler and others. 405 guest rooms.

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The Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail and Resort Collections offers 26 courses at 11 sites and eight luxury resorts/hotels, all next door to Atlanta. Come play Alabama’s RTJ Golf Trail.

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