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Azalea City Golf ClubOne of the nation's great municipal layouts, recently renovated and in magnificent condition. Host to the Mobile Open, a onetime PGA event won by Billy Casper, Arnold Palmer, the late Tony Lema and Gay Brewer. www.cityofmobile.org Craft Farms Golf ResortThe Craft Farms Resort features 36 holes of Signature Golf including Cotton Creek, the original Palmer design on the Gulf Coast. This unique setting combines the mystique of golf legend Arnold Palmer with the charm and hospitality of the South.
Recently rated #1 most playable new course by Golf Digest Magazine, Cypress Bend is an architectural masterpiece and a must play on your list. The perfect compliment to its big brother, Cotton Creek, it traverses a unique system of lakes that come into play on nearly every hole.
www.craftfarms.com Grand Hotel Point Clear Resort and SpaThe Grand Tradition Of This Historic Marriott Resort…
As you stroll beneath stately 300-year-old oak trees, your path traces the footsteps of generations who have treasured the gracious southern hospitality at the Grand Hotel Marriott Resort, Golf Club & Spa. If you wander off the path, you may catch a whiff of a steamboat captain’s cigar down by the bay or the whisper of a belle’s laughter echoing across pinewood floors. Discover the Grand Tradition that has reigned at this luxurious Point Clear resort here for more than 150 years www.marriottgrand.com/hotel_info/hotel_info.cfm Gulf Pines Golf ClubA very playable course with wide open fairways, but small tricky greens. Located on Mobile Bay, Gulf Pines offers scenic views and a chance for a really good score. Convenient to the downtown area from I-10. www.brookleycenter.com Gulf Shores- Orange BeachSomething magic happens when you visit the Alabama Gulf Coast. The moment you arrive, the world starts to fade away. Maybe it's the sound of waves gently lapping the shore or the smell of coconut oil. Perhaps it's our white sand beach and sparkling emerald water. Suddenly building sandcastles moves to the top of your "to-do" list. You remember just how much fun your spouse is. You find yourself laughing at your son's "knock-knock" joke, even though you've heard it a zillion times. You linger over a succulent, fresh seafood dinner where nobody rushes to get away from the table.
A great getaway is closer than you think. A visit to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach offers the perfect balance of non-stop activity and lay-around-doing-nothing time. Putter around a bit on one of our championship golf courses. Cast your line for deep-sea adventure on a charter fishing trip. Travel back in history with a visit to Fort Morgan, the site of the Civil War Battle of Mobile Bay. Commune with Mother Nature as you hike through one of our Alabama wildlife areas and gaze at gators and shorebirds.
Whether vacationing with family, escaping with the one you love, attending an annual convention or corporate retreat, you can choose from national hotel and motel chains, top-notch condominiums or a variety of beach house rentals.
www.GulfShores.com Gulf State ParkLocated in the city of Gulf Shores on the coast of Alabama, white sun-kissed beaches, a surging surf, seagulls and seashells are here to greet you at Gulf State Park. Consisting of 6,150 acres with 2 miles of sugar white sand beaches, Gulf State Park has modern and primitive camping, cottages, marina, trails and fishing. What more could you ask for? How about tennis, group pavilions, nature programs and picnic areas? Yes, we have it.
You will find an 18-hole championship golf course near Lake Shelby, a 900 acre lake with an abundance of freshwater fishing, skiing and swimming. That’s why your next vacation destination needs to be Alabama’s Gulf State Park.
www.alapark.com/parks/park.cfm?parkid=22 Magnolia GrovePart of the famous Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail offering 36 holes of champiionship play. An additional
18-hole par 3 venue. Site of the Nike Tour Championship in 1998 and LPGA's Golf Champions tournament in 1999. www.rtjgolf.com Orange Beach Golf Center Driving RangeThis site is easily accessible, located in Orange Beach approximately one mile east of the Beach Express. The facility offers a lighted range with 30 grass tees and 9 covered mats. Open daily from 7a.m. to 9p.m. Peninsula Golf & Racquet ClubPeninsula Golf & Racquet Club offers more than just great golf in the Gulf Shores area, it is a full-service golf club complete with an array of social activities and events designed for the entire family. The clubhouse, which is currently being remodeled, will feature both a restaurant and grill where you can order meals ranging from fine cuisine to the simplest of fare. You?ll find an 8,000 sq. ft. fitness center, 8 Rubico tennis courts, indoor and outdoor swimming pools and other amenities for your family to enjoy.
www.honoursgolf.com Quail Creek Golf Course Nestled in the beautiful Fairhope, Quail Creek is an attractive and challenging 18-hole course with three lakes and over 40 sand traps, great driving range and full-service grill. Regulation 72-par course with a friendly, well-trained staff. Located 15 minutes from Foley and 25 minutes from Mobile. www.cofairhope.com Robert Trent Jones Golf TrailThe turrets of Renaissance Ross Bridge rise above the green rolling hills of Alabama. Secluded from everyday cares yet so close to a vibrant city, this destination resort beckons guests with the casual elegance of a royal retreat. Even the drive to Ross Bridge is inviting, meandering past the front porches of a quintessential American resort town.
Styled after a Scottish castle and steeped in Southern traditions of hospitality, Ross Bridge provides a service level unparalleled in the region. Surrounded on three sides by the world’s third-longest golf course, a gem of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, the resort affords spectacular golf and inspiring vistas. For meetings off the course, 20,000 square feet of superb conference space await.
Ross Bridge calls guests to unwind with an indulgent European-style spa and 259 luxurious rooms. The splashing sounds of the pool’s waterfall and fountains also invite relaxation. Each day’s end is celebrated by the sound of bagpipes, and guests begin to browse the menu of tempting Southern cuisine at Brock’s.
All this relaxation is less than 30 minutes from downtown, the Birmingham International Airport, and a variety of attractions. Renaissance Ross Bridge invites you to an escape like no other.
www.rtjgolf.com/ Rock Creek Golf ClubLocated off the eastern shores of Mobile Bay in Fairhope, Alabama, this 18-hole, Earl Stone design is enjoyable, forgiving, and captivating. Stone's 7,000-yard design challenges both the amateur and the professional. It's a true test of golf where strategy and accuracy are the name of the game.
Along with outstanding course conditions, Rock Creek offers world-class service with Southern-style hospitality. We know how to welcome golfers and you'll see it in the little things we do, from ice-chilled apples on the 1st & 10th tee, to ice-cold towels delivered to you on a sweltering day.
www.honoursgolf.com The PeninsulaQuietly tucked away in its own secluded corner of the world, Peninsula is a gated Gulf Shores community featuring 27 holes of championship golf...the area's premier racquet and fitness club...a 400-acre nature preserve and walkover to a private beach on beautiful Bon Secour Bay...and a wide variety of elegant homes and building sites for year-round living. It's like having your own private resort right outside your door.
www.thepeninsula.com Turquoise Place ResortEstablishing a new milestone for height of any property along the local gulf coast. Turquoise Place will rise to an imposing 370 feet tall, with 400 units housed within two towers :each encased in shimmering turquoise glass. The 13.75 acres of property will provide a 90-foot wide access corridor to the public beach. www.turquoiseplace.com Balantrae Golf ClubThe spirit of golf lives at Ballantrae ... a touch of Scotland ... in Pelham.
Because not everybody can travel to Scotland to play golf, now there is Ballantrae ... eighteen beautiful holes, designed by Bob Cupp over the most perfect acreage devoted to the grand auld game. Ballantrae ... a new challenge for champions like you. A new choice for you, only minutes off I-65.
www.ballantraegolf.com/Default.asp?ID=620 Bent Brook Golf CourseLocated just eight miles west of the Riverchase Galleria on I-459, Bent Brook's 27-hole layout keeps golf fresh and exciting every time you play. Each of the three nine-hole designs, Brook, Graveyard and Windmill, has unique features of its own.
www.bentbrook.com/ Eagle Point Golf ClubLocated in the heart of the South is an 18-hole, par 71championship golf facility. A public course with private elegance. Eagle point is the perfect retreat for every level of golfer. The course features bent grass greens, tree-lined Bermuda fairways, and a rolling terrain that offers a fair challenge to golfers of all skill levels. A combination of true southern character and charm. www.eaglepointgolfclub.com/index.html FarmLinksFarmLinks Golf Club is an 18-hole, championship Hurdzan-Fry Golf Course Design golfing experience! The course was built by Landscapes Unlimited Inc. of Lincoln, NE and was designed to flow with the various natural elements contained on the 3,500-acres Hurdzan-Fry had to work with. FarmLinks is located at Pursell Farms in Sylacauga, AL so the terrain is dotted by lakes and ponds, streams, trees, rolling hills and mountains, wet lands and even wild life.
The course measures 7,444 yards from its back tees and multiple tees are offered to accommodate golfers of any level. This magnificent course offers a challenging but enjoyable experience for all golfers!
www.farmlinksgolfclub.com/view.asp?id=4&page=17 Highland Park GolfHighland Park Golf Course was originally established in 1903 making it the oldest golf course in Alabama. Originally developed as The Country Club of Birmingham, Highland Park has been the site of many important golf events including one of renowned golfer Bobby Jones? first victories. At the age of 14, Jones played and won the Birmingham Country Club Invitational held at Highland Park. In 1927, the course opened to the public. In 1955, the course was named for Charley Boswell, a Birmingham native and 17-time National Blind Golf Champion.
The restoration of Highland Park Golf took place under the watch of Bob Barrett, a highly respected golf course developer and manager, working with renowned architect Bob Cupp. The re-development was an overwhelming success, offering a classic design complimented with modern amenities. Since its restoration, Highland Park continues to host many popular golf events including the Tiger Woods? Junior Golf Clinic. Highland Park offers first-class bent grass greens and a short but enticing, well-conditioned course suitable for all players. With beautiful vistas of downtown Birmingham, Highland Park offers a golf experience unlike any other in the state of Alabama. Honours Golf has managed Highland Park Golf Course since December 1998.
www.highlandparkgolf.com/highland.asp?id=13&page=348 Limestone SpringsLimestone Springs Golf Club is one of Alabama?s best kept secrets. Located 35 minutes north of downtown Birmingham and in the 800-acre community of Limestone Springs, this spectacular Alabama golf course features some of the most dramatic elevations and picturesque views in the state of Alabama. But don?t let the beauty of this Birmingham golf course be a diversion, because it will present you with superb golf course conditions, pristine Crenshaw bent grass greens and a golfing challenge like you?ve never experienced. www.limestonesprings.com/newpage.asp?id=3&page=12 Ol' Colony GolfWhen it comes to great golf, there's nothing better than Ol' Colony! Selected by Golf Digest as one of the top affordable public golf courses in the nation, Ol" Colony features rolling fairways and beautiful, contoured greens. Historic oaks add to the beauty and character of this Jerry Pate designed course, an 18-hole facility and lighted driving range located in Tuscaloosa. www.olcolonygolf.com Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort and SpaThe New Benchmark For Birmingham, Alabama Hotels...
Imagine a Renaissance-style luxury hotel surrounded by the natural beauty and lush landscape of a Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail championship golf course. Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort and Spa on the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, opened in August 2005, offers all of this and more. Perfect for business travelers, tourists, and meeting planners looking for refined comfort and sophistication, this resort promises to make a strong impression from the moment you arrive. Rich sheers and rugs, a stacked stone fireplace, mosaic flooring – these are all features awaiting you in our magnificent lobby. Set just outside the city, deep in the heart of the "Hidden Gem of the South," this all-new Birmingham Alabama hotel provides a uniquely inspired setting
www.rossbridgeresort.com/?cid=goo Robert Trent Jones Golf TrailThe turrets of Renaissance Ross Bridge rise above the green rolling hills of Alabama. Secluded from everyday cares yet so close to a vibrant city, this destination resort beckons guests with the casual elegance of a royal retreat. Even the drive to Ross Bridge is inviting, meandering past the front porches of a quintessential American resort town.
Styled after a Scottish castle and steeped in Southern traditions of hospitality, Ross Bridge provides a service level unparalleled in the region. Surrounded on three sides by the world’s third-longest golf course, a gem of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, the resort affords spectacular golf and inspiring vistas. For meetings off the course, 20,000 square feet of superb conference space await.
Ross Bridge calls guests to unwind with an indulgent European-style spa and 259 luxurious rooms. The splashing sounds of the pool’s waterfall and fountains also invite relaxation. Each day’s end is celebrated by the sound of bagpipes, and guests begin to browse the menu of tempting Southern cuisine at Brock’s.
All this relaxation is less than 30 minutes from downtown, the Birmingham International Airport, and a variety of attractions. Renaissance Ross Bridge invites you to an escape like no other.
www.rtjgolf.com/ Timberline Golf ClubFrom the very first hole, you know there's going to be something special about driving your ball through the majestic trees that line our golf course. Timberline Golf Club is ready to take its rightful place among the top courses in the state. Maybe it's the rolling fairways or the well-kept greens on this jewel of a course laid out by PGA TOUR star and U.S. Open Champion, Jerry Pate. The highly-acclaimed golf course architect designed a semi-private course that offers a player's golf course and test for all skill levels. Friendly and careful service to members and the public alike is what you'll find here. It's the perfect place for a golf outing for your business or charity; a wonderful club to make your home course. We always hear good things from first-timers playing a round here. Come try Timberline. You'll return again and again.
www.timberlinegc.com/ Twin Bridges Golf ClubWelcome to Twin Bridges Golf Club, Gadsden's newest and finest public golf facility. The par 72, 6,800 yard, 18-hole course, designed by Gene Bates will challenge and delight golfers of all skill levels. The course features finely manicured Bermuda fairways, bent grass greens, and strategically placed bunkers all set along the beautiful Coosa Bend River.
Golfers and nature enthusiasts alike delight in the natural beauty and calming wildlife that surround the golf course. Twin Bridges welcomes golfers of all skill levels by offering five sets of tees.
www.twinbridgesgolf.com/view.asp?id=87&page=1028 Canebrake Club18 Holes of Championship Golf
The true measure of a great golf course is that not only must it pose a challenge, it must, above all else, be enjoyable to play. We understand this concept at Canebrake Club. That is why we've developed a championship course of exceptional character that goes beyond the expectations of every golfer - from beginners to seasoned professionals. The golf course was skillfully designed to take advantage of the natural surroundings and every effort was made to preserve and enhance the existing landscape at Canebrake Club. Nestled among gently rolling terrain, beautiful trees and natural water features, the golf course is visually striking and provides an enjoyable test for golfers of all skill levels.
canebrakeclub.com/index.php?SCREEN=home Cloudmont Ski and Golf ResortClaudmont is as unique as Lookout Mountain itself. Since 1970 advanced snow-making equipment and patient professional instruction have provided Cloudmont's ski expansion to include two one-thousand foot, beginner-intermediate slopes. Two "pony lifts" take skiers to the top of the slopes that have an elevation of 1,800 feet and a vertical rise of 150 feet.
Saddle Rock Golf Course is a part of the one thousand-acre Cloudmont Resort complex. The course is open seven days a week, year round. Play is on nine holes from 18 tees and the first tee is uniquely lofted above a fairway on a 30-foot rock.
www.cloudmont.com/ Doublehead Resort Whether you're looking for a romantic escape for two, a vacation reunion for the whole family, or a meeting for 20 to 250, Doublehead Resort is the perfect destination. You'll enter a world of relaxing solitude, where wildlife plays among 1,100 acres of towering Alabama pines and hardwoods and days end with spectacular sunsets over the waters of Wilson Lake.
Throughout your stay with us, you'll enjoy the genuinely gracious Southern hospitality of our exceptional staff. Our world-class facilities include quiet waterfront cottages (click here for cottage layout), a magnificent cedar lodge with over 5,000 square feet of waterfront deck, and a beachside conference center. Private Piers, Quiet Cottages and Priceless Memories.
You may test your skills at our state-of-the-art sporting clay range or go horseback riding through fields of grazing Longhorn cattle. If you are interested in a slower, more relaxed pace, you may lounge on our white sand beach or by our spectacular swimming pool with its own cascading waterfall.
The vacation you've been dreaming of is closer than you think. Come and experience everything we have to offer and see for yourself why we proudly consider Doublehead to be the South's most unique resort.
www.doublehead.com/ Fox Run Golf CourseFoxRun Golf Course is located in Meridianville, Alabama and offers 18 holes of great golf at affordable prices. The layout is generally open with bermuda fairways & greens. Water comes into play on 4 holes with several others that require an accurate tee shot. The course is USGA rated from 3 sets of tees for men and 2 sets of tees for women.
www.foxrun-golf.com/ Gunter's Landing Eighteen masterfully crafted holes offering awe inspiring beauty with a choice of difficulty ranging from moderate to darn tough! Imagine playing a manicured golf course where every hole leaves you with the impression that yours is the only foursome on the course. Winding through this lush green forest it seems every hole provides a new and exciting experience.
www.gunterslanding.com/ Point Mallard ParkPoint Mallard Park, in Decatur Alabama, a complete family recreational facility, offers the great outdoors activities like you've never experienced before! Point Mallard Park lies hidden among North Alabama's wooded pines, the 500-acre family recreational park lets you get in touch with nature 365 days a year. Play 18 holes of golf on one of the South's best Golf Course; stay in our 25-acre, wooded Campground; visit our Aquatic Center water park, home of America's first wave pool; cool off in the indoor Ice Complex ice skating rink or simply enjoy nature on our wooded hiking trails.
www.PointMallardPark.com Richland GolfAt Richland Golf it is our aim to provide an environment where families or individuals can come and learn, develop and experience the Great Game of Golf.
www.richlandgolf.com/ Robert Trent Jones Golf TrailThe turrets of Renaissance Ross Bridge rise above the green rolling hills of Alabama. Secluded from everyday cares yet so close to a vibrant city, this destination resort beckons guests with the casual elegance of a royal retreat. Even the drive to Ross Bridge is inviting, meandering past the front porches of a quintessential American resort town.
Styled after a Scottish castle and steeped in Southern traditions of hospitality, Ross Bridge provides a service level unparalleled in the region. Surrounded on three sides by the world’s third-longest golf course, a gem of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, the resort affords spectacular golf and inspiring vistas. For meetings off the course, 20,000 square feet of superb conference space await.
Ross Bridge calls guests to unwind with an indulgent European-style spa and 259 luxurious rooms. The splashing sounds of the pool’s waterfall and fountains also invite relaxation. Each day’s end is celebrated by the sound of bagpipes, and guests begin to browse the menu of tempting Southern cuisine at Brock’s.
All this relaxation is less than 30 minutes from downtown, the Birmingham International Airport, and a variety of attractions. Renaissance Ross Bridge invites you to an escape like no other.
www.rtjgolf.com/ Shoals Marriott Spa and Golf ResortAt the Shoals Marriott Spa and Golf Resort, it is our mission to make every business trip a pleasure and every vacation the trip of a lifetime. Enjoy the spectacular views of the Tennessee River Valley from your balcony, superb dining, exemplary meeting facilities and the customer service Marriott is known for.
marriott.com/property/propertypage/MSLMC Southern Gayles Golf CommunityAs the first golf course in the area to become a wildlife sanctuary, Southern Gayles cares about the environment. It is dedicated to clean, neat and consistent maintenance with continued development to provide you with an enjoyable environment for family and golf activities.
The 18 hole course is fun and challenging to all skill levels. It features Bent grass greens, Bermuda fairways and character in hole layout with several ponds for beauty and/or wayward shots. There are 4 tees, par 72, slope of 124 and plays up to 6812 yards when the wind doesn?t blow; longer when it does!
www.southerngayles.com/ Auburn Links Golf Course Welcome to Auburn Links at Mill Creek Web site. Auburn Links features large TifDwarf Bermuda grass greens and rolling fairways along Parkerson's Mill Creek. By taking advantage of the natural beauty already in place, Auburn Links has a scenic, yet fair layout for every golfer.
Golf Digest recently presented Auburn Links with the 3½ star award and Links Magazine once ranked the course third best among public courses in the Southeast Region. Also recently voted one of the "Best Golfing Values" in the South.
www.auburnlinks.com/ River Run Golf CourseRiver Run G.C. is both challenging and forgiving by design! River Run G.C.'s 36 holes offer a test of any golfer's abilities. From tee to green you will encounter a variety of shots. Many of River Run G.C.'s holes are designed with wide landing areas with approach shots to highly receptive greens; while other tree lined holesrequire accurately placed tee shots and precise club selection. Each of River Run G.C.'s 36 holes offer the opportunity to score if played by design.
www.riverrungolfcourse.com/ Robert Trent Jones Golf TrailThe turrets of Renaissance Ross Bridge rise above the green rolling hills of Alabama. Secluded from everyday cares yet so close to a vibrant city, this destination resort beckons guests with the casual elegance of a royal retreat. Even the drive to Ross Bridge is inviting, meandering past the front porches of a quintessential American resort town.
Styled after a Scottish castle and steeped in Southern traditions of hospitality, Ross Bridge provides a service level unparalleled in the region. Surrounded on three sides by the world’s third-longest golf course, a gem of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, the resort affords spectacular golf and inspiring vistas. For meetings off the course, 20,000 square feet of superb conference space await.
Ross Bridge calls guests to unwind with an indulgent European-style spa and 259 luxurious rooms. The splashing sounds of the pool’s waterfall and fountains also invite relaxation. Each day’s end is celebrated by the sound of bagpipes, and guests begin to browse the menu of tempting Southern cuisine at Brock’s.
All this relaxation is less than 30 minutes from downtown, the Birmingham International Airport, and a variety of attractions. Renaissance Ross Bridge invites you to an escape like no other.
www.rtjgolf.com/ Roland Cooper State ParkRolling along the 22,000-acre Dannelly Reservoir, this 236-acre park features a nine-hole golf course with clubhouse, spacious vacation cottages, modern campground with bathhouse, laundry and campstore; and a scenic picnic area with tables, grills, pavilions and comfort station. With fishing so popular in the reservoir, the park also provides boat launching facilities and bait and tackle amenities. www.alapark.com/parks/park.cfm?parkid=20 Wind Creek State ParkThis park spans 1,445 acres along the shores of scenic Lake Martin, which is a 41,000-acre clear-water reservoir perfect for fishing, swimming and boating. Park facilities include the largest state-operated campground in the United States with 626 sites, many of which are waterfront sites allowing campers to fish, swim and boat right out their back door. Other facilities include a marina, campstore, fishing pier, hiking trails, playground and picnic areas with tables, grills and shelters. Ten camping cabins are currently under construction at Wind Creek State Park, three of which are now open to the public.
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