Robert Trent Jones Trail adventure awaits me

[SteddyGolf]

I am currently locking in tee times for my end of March trip down the Robert Trent Jones Trail. Anyone have any experience or advice to offer? I’m doing AirBnB for lodging because my dog is making the trip with me. See schedule below.

 

18 March 2019

Hampton Cove

 

19 March 2019

Hampton Cove

 

20 March 2019

Oxmoor Valley

 

21 March 2019

Ross Bridge

 

22 March 2019

Capital Course

 

25 Marc 2019

Magnolia Grove

 

26 March 2019

Lakewood Golf Club

 

Thanks in advance for the advice and or feedback.

 

 

 

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[downlowkey]

Have fun, play well and resist the urge to toss your fellow golfers into trash cans.

[PING Apologist #9]

2 hours ago, SteddyGolf said:

 

I am currently locking in tee times for my end of March trip down the Robert Trent Jones Trail. Anyone have any experience or advice to offer? I’m doing AirBnB for lodging because my dog is making the trip with me. See schedule below.

 

18 March 2019

Hampton Cove

 

19 March 2019

Hampton Cove

 

20 March 2019

Oxmoor Valley

 

21 March 2019

Ross Bridge

 

22 March 2019

Capital Course

 

25 Marc 2019

Magnolia Grove

 

26 March 2019

Lakewood Golf Club

 

Thanks in advance for the advice and or feedback.

 

 

 

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Wow, that's a lot of golf packed into 7 days. Looks like a dream tour and one I'd like to take on one day myself. Have a great time and please post lots of pics. Cheers!

[Mr. 82]

Of the ones you've posted, the only one I (think I) have played is what you referred to as "Capital Course".  Perhaps I am assuming, but Capitol Hill (Prattville) has three courses - Legislator, Senator and Judge.  I've played all three of those and if I had to suggest one if you only had time for one, it would be the Judge.  The Legislator and Senator were unremarkable for me and Dad and brothers.  And definitely take a cart to whichever course you play there.  Walking will about kill you.

If my assumption is wrong about you playing Prattville then you can disregard this.

It's not on your list, but I would go back and play the 27 holes at Highland Oaks in Dothan, WAAAAY before  I ever consider heading back to Prattville.  Highland Oaks has 27 of the most interesting and challenging holes out there, and the greens will undulate you to your fair share of 3 and 4 putts, whether you like it or not.  Great tracks there!

[PMookie]

Yep, I’d say the Judge as well in Prattville.


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[fozcycle]

Jealous.......have an awesome time!


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[ga_pike]

Skip Oxmoor Valley completely but if you must play there, do not waste your time on the Ridge Course.  Horribly designed course IMO. 

I'd suggest adding The Shoals (Fighting Joe).  The Hampton Cove courses are great and so is Ross Bridge.  

As others have said, The Judge is the one to play at Capitol.

 

Magnolia and Lakewood are nice, but the gems are listed above.  

 

Outside of the RTJ courses, you really need to get over to Sylacauga and play Farmlinks at Pursell Farms.  I can't stress this enough.  I strongly suggest you edit your trip to add this one to the group.  

https://pursellfarms.com/golf/

 

 

[PlaidJacket]

I've played Capitol Hill - all three and Oxmoor including Ross Bridge and the par three course. Ross Bridge is certainly nice and all but I thought it was a breast. We played up two tees I think. The Course is enormous. I liked the Valley quite a bit at Oxmoor and the Short Course (18 holes) was really nice. Probably the nicest and most fun of any par-3 I've played. An hour south east is SilverLake. Three nice courses. I played Backbreaker and Heartbreaker. Both were very challenging and the best greens I've played on the trail. I enjoyed Capitol Hill a lot and the Judge was the best by all measures. Even if you are a big hitter don't bite off more than you can chew. Play up one tee. 

Overall I've heard many people including some RTJ pros say National is the place to play. I haven't tried them. Yet.

[fixyurdivot]

Great itinerary.  I'd like to play the RTJ's circuit myself someday and will be looking forward to hearing how you like it.  

[patrickleeleep]

Please take a lot of pictures and document it. Would love to hear about your experiences with it. 

A few friends and I have been looking around at golf trips and this one seems like a great one. 

[CarlH]

Enjoy!  Look forward to hearing about it on your return (or during!)

[fixyurdivot]

49 minutes ago, patrickleeleep said:

Please take a lot of pictures and document it. Would love to hear about your experiences with it. 

A few friends and I have been looking around at golf trips and this one seems like a great one. 

Agree.  This could be an official, unofficial review of RTJ's courses in the U.S. Courses sub forum .

[SteddyGolf]

See new topic for updates.


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