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THE ROBERT TRENT JONES GOLF TRAIL AT ROSS BRIDGE (P) 205.949.3085 4000 GRAND AVENUE BIRMINGHAM, AL 35226 6201 (W) RTJGOLF.COM/ROSSBRIDGE
With 18 holes sprawling over 330 acres and stretching almost 8,200 yards from the back tees, Ross Bridge is big and brawny, yet inviting to golfers of all skill levels. Ross Bridge plays host to the annual Regions Charity Classic. Perfect for everyone from the casual golfer to the tournament player, it is one of the premier courses on the Robert Trent Jones Trail. For golf lovers, this venue, which Golf Digest already calls one of the top 50 trips in the world, is equivalent to paradise. The Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort and Spa is home to an incredible 12,000 square foot, full service spa and salon.
ROBERT TRENT JONES GOLF TRAIL OXMOOR VALLEY - RIDGE COURSE (P) 205.942.1177 100 SUNBELT PARKWAY BIRMINGHAM, AL 35211 (W) RTJGOLF.COM/OXMOORVALLEY
The Ridge Course, with its roller coaster fairways, heavy tree cover and precipitous 150 foot elevation changes, is incredibly photogenic. As a reminder of the site s former use, the green at the par five 3rd is buttressed by a shelf of exposed shale rock.
ROBERT TRENT JONES GOLF TRAIL OXMOOR VALLEY - SHORT COURSE (P) 205.942.1177 OR 800.949.4444 100 SUNBELT PARKWAY BIRMINGHAM, AL 35211 (W) RTJGOLF.COM/OXMOORVALLEY
The Short Course at Oxmoor Valley is a delightful collection of 18 pure one shotters which offer severe elevation changes. Almost every hill plays downhill.
ROBERT TRENT JONES GOLF TRAIL OXMOOR VALLEY - VALLEY COURSE (P) 205.942.1177 100 SUNBELT PARKWAY BIRMINGHAM, AL 35211 (W) RTJGOLF.COM/OXMOORVALLEY
The Valley Course is dotted with picturesque lakes and beautiful rolling fairways and stretches two miles downrange along a slender valley. The 18th hole, a 441 yard par four nicknamed The Assassin, rises to a dramatic finish at the signature clubhouse.
TIMBERLINE GOLF CLUB (P) 205.668.7888 300 TIMBERLINE TRAIL CALERA, AL 35040 (W) TIMBERLINEGC.COM
The beautiful course, known as Alabama s only true golfer s club, is located 30 miles south of Birmingham.
HOLES PAR YARDS SLOPE / RATING PRACTICE RANGE
18 54 3,360 1,871
n/a Yes
HOLES PAR YARDS SLOPE / RATING PRACTICE RANGE
18 72 7,055 4,974
140 122 Yes
HOLES PAR YARDS SLOPE / RATING PRACTICE RANGE
18 71 6,773 72.3/126 Yes
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HOLES PAR YARDS SLOPE / RATING PRACTICE RANGE
18 72 7,055 4,974
140 122 Yes
HOLES PAR YARDS SLOPE / RATING PRACTICE RANGE
18 72 8,191 78.5/135 Yes