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Robert Trent Jones golf trails.............golfers weigh in
Posted on 10/6/13 at 6:08 pm
Posted on 10/6/13 at 6:08 pm
Have any of you played the trails? Which courses are your favorites, did you lodge there? Planning a trip need some help. There will be 4-5 of us
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Posted on 10/6/13 at 6:09 pm to roach3
I'm quite interested as well. The old man and me have been contemplating renting an RV and doing the whole trail
Posted on 10/6/13 at 6:13 pm to WinnPtiger
Yea im hoping the people we go with want to plan a good few day trip
Posted on 10/6/13 at 6:15 pm to roach3
I went on a couple of outings at the RTJ in Huntsville, Hampton Cove I think is the name. They had 2 18 hole and 1 9 hole course as I recall, but I haven't been there for a few years.
Nice courses as I remember. Did not stay on property, not sure it was even an option, but we stayed fairly close by and it wasn't an issue at all.
Nice courses as I remember. Did not stay on property, not sure it was even an option, but we stayed fairly close by and it wasn't an issue at all.
This post was edited on 10/6/13 at 6:17 pm
Posted on 10/6/13 at 6:19 pm to kywildcatfanone
Can't stay in Huntsville RTJ for sure. Pretty nice courses.
Which one are you playing?
Which one are you playing?
Posted on 10/6/13 at 6:19 pm to roach3
I've played The Judge and Grand National and they both were up there as some of the best courses I've played. From what I understand, they're also the cream of the crop of the RTJ trail.
If you ever go to an LSU game at Auburn or Bama, add an extra day or two on your trip and play one of these courses. It's well worth it.
If you ever go to an LSU game at Auburn or Bama, add an extra day or two on your trip and play one of these courses. It's well worth it.
This post was edited on 10/6/13 at 6:23 pm
Posted on 10/6/13 at 6:21 pm to au21tigers
Not sure yet, live in baton rouge so was looking at the courses by mobile and Montgomery. Actually open to any of them just didn't know much about them. Pictures off the courses on their website look very nice
Posted on 10/6/13 at 6:23 pm to roach3
If the are the nicest I would consider going there and making the extra drive. Definitely would like to make a 2-4 day trip out of this
Posted on 10/6/13 at 6:32 pm to roach3
Montgomery and auburn are great choices
Birmingham's RossBridge is good but the gem is off the trail south of Birmingham - FarmLinks - test facilty, great layout, one price play all day including food and drinks and has great on site lodging
Birmingham's RossBridge is good but the gem is off the trail south of Birmingham - FarmLinks - test facilty, great layout, one price play all day including food and drinks and has great on site lodging
Posted on 10/6/13 at 6:37 pm to bamatiger90
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Birmingham's RossBridge is good
This is the only one I have played and I would suggest trying to get up there after the Bama game. The drive from Tuscaloosa is really easy and decently short. Hell you could probably stay there and just drive down to Tuscaloosa for the game, but driving back Saturday night would be hell.
Posted on 10/6/13 at 6:42 pm to roach3
Of the ones I've played, I'd rank them as such:
1). Grand National (Auburn) - Really strong layout and course
2) Cambrian Ridge (Greenville) - Another good course and layout. The 9th/18th hole double green and gorge that separates the fairways is really cool.
3) Capitol Hill/The Judge (Prattville) - One of the signature courses on the entire trail. The view of the Montgomery skyline in the distance and the Alabama River to the right is really cool.
4) Oxmoor Valley/Ridge Course (Birmingham) - Good course, but not the best layout. Fun course thought with rock formations and lots of elevation drops and nice views. I haven't played Ross Bridge yet but it's close by and is very nice.
5) Hampton Cove (Huntsville) - Good course. Probably the prettiest setting of all the trail courses (along with Silver Lakes near Anniston) and probably worth playing just for the views especially with the leaves starting to change on the mountains around there.
Those are just the ones I've played. They're all solid.
P.S. I think you can buy what they call a 6 pack which is 6 rounds for around $200.
1). Grand National (Auburn) - Really strong layout and course
2) Cambrian Ridge (Greenville) - Another good course and layout. The 9th/18th hole double green and gorge that separates the fairways is really cool.
3) Capitol Hill/The Judge (Prattville) - One of the signature courses on the entire trail. The view of the Montgomery skyline in the distance and the Alabama River to the right is really cool.
4) Oxmoor Valley/Ridge Course (Birmingham) - Good course, but not the best layout. Fun course thought with rock formations and lots of elevation drops and nice views. I haven't played Ross Bridge yet but it's close by and is very nice.
5) Hampton Cove (Huntsville) - Good course. Probably the prettiest setting of all the trail courses (along with Silver Lakes near Anniston) and probably worth playing just for the views especially with the leaves starting to change on the mountains around there.
Those are just the ones I've played. They're all solid.
P.S. I think you can buy what they call a 6 pack which is 6 rounds for around $200.
Posted on 10/6/13 at 7:22 pm to Govt Tide
I appreciate the info so far, really looking forward to this
Posted on 10/6/13 at 7:27 pm to Govt Tide
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1). Grand National (Auburn) - Really strong layout and course
2) Cambrian Ridge (Greenville) - Another good course and layout. The 9th/18th hole double green and gorge that separates the fairways is really cool.
3) Capitol Hill/The Judge (Prattville) - One of the signature courses on the entire trail. The view of the Montgomery skyline in the distance and the Alabama River to the right is really cool.
4) Oxmoor Valley/Ridge Course (Birmingham) - Good course, but not the best layout. Fun course thought with rock formations and lots of elevation drops and nice views. I haven't played Ross Bridge yet but it's close by and is very nice.
I agree with this list...put the one in Mobile on there...Ross Bridge is the best in B Ham imho.
This post was edited on 10/6/13 at 7:28 pm
Posted on 10/6/13 at 8:04 pm to roach3
My top 5:
1. Ross Bridge
2. Grand National
3. Capitol Hill
4. Magnolia Grove
5. Cambrian Ridge
1. Ross Bridge
2. Grand National
3. Capitol Hill
4. Magnolia Grove
5. Cambrian Ridge
Posted on 10/6/13 at 8:07 pm to WildcatMike
Oxmoor Valley has there courses....the Valley, Ridge, and the Par 3 course. I believe they were working on one last year. The Judge is really nice
Posted on 10/6/13 at 9:42 pm to LSUTiger205
Getting some good votes for capital hill/the judge
Posted on 10/6/13 at 9:45 pm to roach3
If limited on time: I'd start in Bham (Ross bridge) or Auburn then go:
Capitol Hill
Cambrian
Magnolia Grove
Capitol Hill
Cambrian
Magnolia Grove
Posted on 10/6/13 at 9:50 pm to roach3
Ross Bridge is fantastic
Posted on 10/6/13 at 10:17 pm to Coater
What's the rating on difficulty between the courses?
Posted on 10/6/13 at 10:55 pm to roach3
The Opelika course is the top rated. I haven't gotten to play it yet,
Dothan was the worst one Ive played but oxmoor's valley course is just not a fun course ( love the ridge). We stayed at the prattville Marriott ( the courtyard is right there and very nice) for $89 and then did the golf all day + range balls at the judge for $99 we played the judge in the morning and the legislature after lunch. Very nice courses just realize on the judge you play out on the front 9 and then back there's no turn at the clubhouse and you are along the Alabama river which makes for so,e amazing holes but it can be hot and humid depending on when you go.
I haven't played magnolia grove but the Marriott there is a resort its very nice ive stayed there and that course has very positive reviews. You could start at magnolia grove, drive up to prattville and. Or you could do Ross bridge one day and the judge the next.
I think if you play a combination of grand national, the judge/legislature, Ross bridge and magnolia grove you'll be very pleased.
Dothan was the worst one Ive played but oxmoor's valley course is just not a fun course ( love the ridge). We stayed at the prattville Marriott ( the courtyard is right there and very nice) for $89 and then did the golf all day + range balls at the judge for $99 we played the judge in the morning and the legislature after lunch. Very nice courses just realize on the judge you play out on the front 9 and then back there's no turn at the clubhouse and you are along the Alabama river which makes for so,e amazing holes but it can be hot and humid depending on when you go.
I haven't played magnolia grove but the Marriott there is a resort its very nice ive stayed there and that course has very positive reviews. You could start at magnolia grove, drive up to prattville and. Or you could do Ross bridge one day and the judge the next.
I think if you play a combination of grand national, the judge/legislature, Ross bridge and magnolia grove you'll be very pleased.
This post was edited on 10/6/13 at 10:58 pm
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