Alabama Golf Resorts
Alabama became a central part of a golfer's universe with the construction of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail in the 1990s. RTJ Sr. and his partner Roger Rulewich built courses throughout the state, often with extra perks like a short course and sometimes even a Marriott hotel onsite. All but one RTJ trail stop (Ross Bridge) sports at least 36 holes, meaning golfers can make a long weekend out of wherever they play. Within driving distance of snowbird markets like Chicago, Minneapolis and Indianapolis, it became the bargain buddies trip of choice for Midwesterners. There are a handful of non-trail sites golf travelers should put on their to-do list: Namely, Farmlinks at Pursell Farms, Kiva Dunes on the Gulf Coast and the Stewart Lodges at Steelwood, which offer access to a nice private course.
Birmingham, Alabama
The Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa is perhaps the signature property along the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail. Not only is the course the newest, longest (8,191 yards) and arguably the best of the 26 courses along the trail, you could say the same for the resort. Located in Hoover, Ross Bridge features a spa, stylish rooms and…
Opelika, Alabama
The Auburn Marriott Opelika Resort & Spa at Grand National provides 221 updated rooms facing Lake Saugahatchee. It is the perfect place to stay to play the 54-hole Grand National facility on the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail. Resort-style pools with bar service, eight tennis courses, 13 meeting rooms, the Southern Oak restaurant and a spa are…
Gulf Shores, Alabama
Kiva Dunes Resort is set within a conservation area on the Fort Morgan peninsula minutes from the sugar-white beaches of Gulf Shores. Its vacation rentals range from full homes to fully furnished condos, each allowing guests access to the resort's four pools, two restaurants and private beach. The Kiva Beach Club is home to a salt-water pool and…
Florence, Alabama
The Marriott Shoals Hotel & Spa boasts an interesting location in Muscle Shoals, an area of vibrant music history that's also a 36-hole stop on the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail. Come explore where Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding and Bob Dylan recorded hits. The hotel is also moments away from the University of North Alabama and Wilson Lake. The 360…
Prattville, Alabama
The Montgomery Marriott Prattville Hotel & Conference Center at Capitol Hill overlooks the renowned 54-hole Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail stop at Capitol Hill. The Oak Tavern serves traditional Southern fare and a buffet breakfast. There's also an outdoor pool and tennis court. The 23 event rooms or Presidential Cottage can set the scene for a…
Montgomery, Alabama
The Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa at the Convention Center is a downtown hotel that's part of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail. It's got all the resort amenities you'd expect: A rooftop pool, spa, fitness center, multiple dining experiences at The House and The Exchange and banquet/event space. It is just 10 miles from the 54-hole Capitol…
Scottsboro, Alabama
The Goose Pond Colony Resort cozies up to the Tennessee River's Lake Guntersville in the heart of the scenic Cumberland Mountains. This 314-acre municipally owned resort features two golf courses, 11 lakesides cottages, a six-room lodge, waterfront campground with one-bedroom tiny cabins, a two-mile walking trail, marina, meeting rooms, The Docks…
Mobile, Alabama
The historic Battle House Renaissance Mobile Hotel & Spa is a downtown hotel that offers stay-and-play packages on the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail. It is near historic landmarks such as the USS Alabama, Mobile Civic Center and John A. Campbell U.S. Courthouse. The accommodations boast a Southern style and Southern hospitality is on display at…
Point Clear, Alabama
The 405-room Grand Hotel Marriott Resort, Golf Club & Spa dates to 1847 in Point Clear. The resort's Southern charms come from its massive live oaks dripping in Spanish moss and the fresh mint from its gardens that are the main ingredient for the resort's signature mint juleps. The Grand Hotel, a member of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail and…
Dothan, Alabama
The discovery of a natural hot spring in the 1960s inspired the birth of The Dotham National Golf Club & Hotel. Its hotel and golf course were built shortly afterward. The healing waters of the spring are heated and pumped into an indoor spa pool available only for guests. All the rooms and suites have been updated. Packages can include a…
Rogersville, Alabama
The Joe Wheeler State Park features a 70-room lodge, as well as lakeside cottages and cabins and 116 campsites. Visitors can enjoy a sandy beach, basketball and tennis courts, disc golf, marina, restaurant at the waterfront lodge and an 18-hole golf course. The park is divided by the Tennessee River, which forms the 69,700-acre Wheeler Lake, where…
Guntersville, Alabama
The 6,000-acre Lake Guntersville Resort State Park sits along the Tennessee River in northeast Alabama. Its natural beauty has attracted a nesting bald eagle population that's increasing. There's a beach complex, outdoor nature center, fishing in the state's largest lake (Guntersville Lake), 36 miles of hiking and biking trails and the Screaming…
Mobile, Alabama
The Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza Hotel is a downtown hotel that offers stay-and-play packages on the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail. It is connected to the Mobile Convention Center via a skybridge and near historic landmarks such as the USS Alabama and John A. Campbell U.S. Courthouse. The rooms and suites feature views of downtown as well as…
Loxley, Alabama
The Stewart Lodges at Steelwood are located in Loxley about 20 minutes outside of Mobile. Each of the fully furnished lodges feature private guest rooms and baths, screened-in porches, TVs and a fireplace room with billiards and card tables. A large screen movie theatre/conference room is stocked with a collection of movies. The kitchen has a…
Dadeville, Alabama
The Traditions Golf Course at Stillwaters features a 6,906-yard Kurt Sandness design and the Courtside Inn at Stillwaters. The inn is steps from the driving range that overlooks Beaver Lake. Each private unit is appointed with two double beds, one bath, a dorm-sized refrigerator, coffee pot and cable television. Copper's Grill is located inside…
Sylacauga, Alabama
Pursell Farms is known to golfers by the name of its unique course, FarmLinks. Both are nestled into the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. Guests get comfortable in luxury cabins, cottages, rooms at the Inn (40), Parker Lodge, the Orvis Farmhouse or Historic Hamilton Place, dating to 1852. Beyond golf, the sporting clays course at the ORVIS…
Pelham, Alabama
Oak Mountain State Park has grown to 9,940 acres, making it Alabama's largest state park. All this nature provides a playground of outdoor activities, including mountain biking, hiking, nature programs, boat rentals, a beach and swimming area, fishing lakes, boat rentals at a marina, horseback riding and of course, golf on a 6,842-yard course by…
Alpine, Alabama
Expertly located an hour from Birmingham and Atlanta, the Pines at Alpine Bay provides a convenient getaway. Every condo unit features two bedrooms, a full kitchen, fireplace and three full bathrooms, including a whirlpool tub. An outdoor swimming pool, playground and the Robert Trent Jones Sr.-designed golf course are part of the property.…
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Valid dates: October 2, 2019
Alabama features a wide variety of exciting courses and resorts to experience from the mountainous northern region to the balmy gulf coast. With a reputation as one of the country's best states for value and hidden gems, you can name your price for a great golf getaway to the south.
Articles on Alabama Golf
The popular Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail dominates the golf landscape in Alabama. It has created a windfall of tourism development and synergy that never existed in Alabama before its creation in the 1990s. But did you know there's plenty of great golf off the trail as well? Here are the five best Alabama courses not on the well traveled RTJ Trail.
Picking a "best of" list among the 11 sites throughout Alabama on the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail is a tough task. There's really no bad choice, and 10 of the 11 have at least 36 holes. But our own Jason Scott Deegan picked a top 5. Here's the breakdown.
Go to the Gulf for golf. It's as simple as that. Alabama's Gulf Shores along the Gulf of Mexico is one of America's best bargain golf destinations. This solid collection of courses stretches from Mobile to Pensacola, Fla., just across the state line. There's a top 100-caliber course at Kiva Dunes to anchor the trip, along with several other high quality resort-style layouts. Here are the five best places to play right in Gulf Shores.
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