Public
Capitol Hill — The Judge
Open to the public · Robert Trent Jones Sr. / Roger Rulewich
$70–$120 · Estimated rate
Photo · Carol M. Highsmith / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)Alabama
Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail
Big, bold public golf across Alabama at a fraction of resort prices.
Buddy tripsValue
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- Typical trip
- 4 nights · 4 rounds
- Typical cost
- $700–$1,500
- per golfer, excl. flights
- Nearest airport
- BHM
- ~30 min drive
Why go
Why Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail
Embark on an unforgettable golf journey across Alabama, where the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail offers world-class golf at incredible value, boasting diverse layouts that challenge and delight every skill level amidst scenic Southern charm.
Value
Strong golf for the money compared with most trip destinations.
Course depth
Roughly 26+ meaningful courses, so a long trip never runs out of golf.
Group-trip fit
Works well for a crew of four to twelve golfers.
Best for
- Buddy trips
- Value
Season
When to go
Best in Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Jun, Dec–Feb can work well too. Jul–Aug is playable but usually less comfortable. Weather varies year to year.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
- Best months
- Good shoulder months
- Less ideal weather
The golf
Courses worth building the trip around
Public
Capitol Hill — The Senator
Open to the public · Robert Trent Jones Sr. / Roger Rulewich
$60–$100 · Estimated rate
Public
Capitol Hill — The Legislator
Open to the public · Robert Trent Jones Sr. / Roger Rulewich
$55–$90 · Estimated rate
Public
Cambrian Ridge — Sherling/Canyon
Open to the public · Robert Trent Jones Sr. / Roger Rulewich
$60–$100 · Estimated rate
Public
Grand National — Links
~1.5 hr away — a road-trip detour · Robert Trent Jones Sr. / Roger Rulewich
$70–$120 · Estimated rate
Public
Ross Bridge
~1.5 hr away — a road-trip detour · Robert Trent Jones Sr. / Roger Rulewich
$100–$160 · Estimated rate
Rates are per round for visitors and vary by month and guest type. "Official rate" is published by the course; everything else is an estimate.
What it costs
What a trip here costs
$700–$1,500
Typical per golfer for a 3-night trip, flights not included.
Sample trip breakdown · November
- Golf (incl. tips, carts)
- $370
- Lodging
- $440
- Food & drinks
- $350
- Local transportation
- $120
- Flights
- Not included
Estimates, not live prices. Costs change with the month, the courses you pick, your lodging and how the group shares rooms.
Where to stay
Stay in Montgomery / Prattville
Where TeeTrip's sample trip is based — closest to the core courses.
Stay in Birmingham (Hoover)
Another practical base for a group.
Stay in Auburn / Opelika
Another practical base for a group.
- Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa
- Auburn Marriott Opelika Resort & Spa at Grand National
- Prattville Marriott Hotel & Conference Center at Capitol Hill
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- BHM
- Airport to Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail
- ~30 min drive
- Rental car
- Useful
- Flight or drive
- Depends on your city
Add your home city in Find My Golf Trip to see whether it's drivable or a short, medium or long flight.
Sample trip
A sample TeeTrip
What TeeTrip's planner builds for four golfers in November: 4 nights, 4 rounds, based in Montgomery / Prattville. Nothing here is reserved — change any of it.
$1,280 estimated per golfer
Build My VersionSample trip · Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail
- Day 1
Arrival
Welcome dinner at JT's Restaurant
- Day 2
Golf day
Round 1: Capitol Hill — The Judge · ~10 min
- Day 3
Golf day
Round 2: Capitol Hill — The Senator · ~10 min
- Day 4
Golf day
Round 3: Capitol Hill — The Legislator · ~10 min
- Day 5
Final round & departure
Final round: Capitol Hill — The Judge — optional replay · ~10 min