3700 Robert Trent Jones Trail, Opelika, Alabama 36801, US
(334) 741-9292
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About Auburn Marriott Opelika Resort & Spa at Grand National

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 other amenities. The hotel is minutes from Auburn University's campus.

Facts

Price Range$$$
Property Class★★★★
Acres2000
Number of Units100-300

Amenities

RestaurantsBar, Casual
Room TypesRoom, Suite
Short CourseYes
TennisYes
Fitness CenterYes
Practice FacilityYes
Banquet SpaceYes
SpaYes

Services

Room ServiceYes

Rules

Is the resort pet friendly?Yes
Is resort stay required for a tee time?No

Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail – Grand National Stay & Play Package

FROM $217 (USD)
OPELIKA, AL | Enjoy 3 nights' accommodations at the Auburn Marriott Opelika Resort & Spa at Grand National and 3 rounds of golf at Grand National Golf Club - Lakes, Links, & Short Courses.

Golf courses at Auburn Marriott Opelika Resort & Spa at Grand National

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4.5
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Reviews 18
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Great Course, Great Price, Great Time

Played the Links Course on a weekday, by myself, did not hurry, 2 groups let me play through, finished in approx 3 hours. Fairways were generous, greens moderate speed and generally not flat, some with 2 levels. Would definitely play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 29
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Definitely NOT a links-styled layout..

All RTJ trail courses are extremely nice. But this one borders on being unfair. Good golf shots are not rewarded. Mr. Jones missed in his design but making small greens with little to no bailout areas, resulting in good shots ending up in bad or even unplayable
positions.

Cost for out of staters is high when compared to locals. I would NOT play this or other trail courses again...

Conditions Excellent
Value Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Reviews 54
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

both courses here fantastic !!!!

links course is excellent, difficult, not a links style course but very target golf, trees , hilly, just a great track,,,, lakes course slightly easier but still hilly and tree lined, play them both if possible.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Reviews 27
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great course (Lakes) but greens are tricky, very fair otherwise.

Good value and friendly staff. I will play again but you should count on a couple of 3 putts as the greens are fast and you need to be on the right level, hard for the first time player.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great Facility

These two courses are well worth the effort to travel to area. The Marriott Hotel on site is very nice and perfect for a golf trip with buddy's.

I am anxious to try some of the other RTJ courses as these were very well designed.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

What a treat!

Coming from California, these are three of the most challenging and interesting courses that you will ever play. Don't eliminate the short course from your play. It is the most challenging par 3 you will ever play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Quite a place!

These were probably three of the best and most challenging courses that I have ever played. I played all three. The links course here is the most difficult course I have played, but not impossible for a 14 handicap, if you're on your game. The short course is the most interesting course you'll play minus the tee shot.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Beautiful course and tough test.

Even if it's named "The Links", it is not really your typical links course. Chip and run will not help you here. It is more of a classic course lined with tall pine trees. The fairways are wide enough. The challenge comes with the approach shots. Numerous marshes protect the greens. Requires a lot of carry over. The greens are really undulated. The course is very difficult. You can't get away with an errant approach shot. Bring your A game.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

RTJ Grand National Lakes

Great course with plenty of different ways to get in trouble.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

The course is a great challenge

It was early in season and bermuda grass still dormant but the course played well.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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