Alabama Golf Tours

With award-winning dining experiences, a booming craft beer scene and exceptional year-round golf on courses along the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, plus Jerry Pate’s Kiva Dunes and Arnold Palmer’s Craft Farms in Gulf Shores, from the mountains to the coast, you can take it all in.

One-Of-A-Kind Attractions

Award-Winning Restaurants

Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail - Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa, Birmingham

Sugar-White Sand Beaches

Sweet Home Alabama is more than just a song or a movie, although they both certainly evoke the spirit of this beautiful state. It’s also a mantra for the hard-working, friendly folks that travelers encounter along the way. From the bagboys and beverage cart girls on the world-class golf courses to the servers and chefs in the award-winning restaurants, visitors are made to feel right at home, ensuring that time spent in Alabama is as sweet as the tea.

a thriving culinary scene, ranging from fresh Gulf seafood and a unique BBQ Trail to James Beard-awarded chefs and restaurants.

front golf resort offering a Jerry Patedesigned course, clubhouse and fairway condominiums, as well as beach homes to rent.

The Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, with its eight hotels/resorts and 26 courses at 11 sites around the state and Coastal Alabama Golf, the booking entity for all premier golf courses and lodging options ranging from golf resorts and hotels to beachfront condos and homes in the Gulf Shores-Orange Beach area, are eager to put together customized golf packages for you.

It’s so easy to get to Alabama from around the world. The state is

Alabama is a golfing destination unlike any other, as home to the original golf trail, modern and historic golf resorts, and over 32 miles of sugarwhite beaches on the Gulf of Mexico. The incomparable Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail and both the Arnold Palmer-designed Craft Farms and Jerry Pate’s Kiva Dunes in Gulf Shores put Alabama on the radar of traveling golf groups more than two decades ago.

The ensuing years have upgraded the state’s position on all types of vacation bucket lists by spawning award-winning hotels, spas, and luxurious resorts; exciting craft breweries with medal-quality beers; world-renowned fishing events; and

Just a few of the golf resorts that make Alabama a special location are Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa in Birmingham, boasting an RTJ Golf Trail golf course, luxurious spa and delectable dining; the Marriott Grand National Resort & Spa located 90 minutes southwest of Atlanta in Auburn-Opelika with 54 holes of Robert Trent Jones golf on site; the century-and-a-half-old Grand Hotel Golf Resort and Spa on Mobile Bay, considered the “queen of Southern resorts;” and Kiva Dunes Golf & Beach Resort in Gulf Shores, Alabama’s only gulf-

just a two hour’s drive from three major international airports - Atlanta, New Orleans and Nashville. Plus, most Alabama area airports (HSV, BHM, MOB, MGM, PNS) offer connecting flights to and from airports all around the country, including Dallas, Atlanta, Charlotte, New York, Chicago, Washington, DC and more.

AlabamaGolfTours.com lists more sample itineraries and infomation on how you can make Sweet Home Alabama the next great golf destination you offer to your clients and customers.

Dining over Mobile Bay

History in Montgomery

Musical Roots in Muscle Shoals

Outdoor Adventures in Auburn-Opelika

See Complete Alabama Golf Map on the last page

+1-334-261-1100

CONTACT: tourism@ montgomerychamber.com

www.experience montgomeryal.org

#ExperienceMontgomery

Montgomery is an unrivaled historic and Civil Rights destination, leading the way in purposeful tourism, educational travel, and meaningful conventions and events. But we’re more than world-changing history. Not only can you stand in the footsteps of heroes like Rosa Parks and Dr. King, but you can also taste the heart and soul of the south, find outdoor adventure on our riverfront and trails, and experience world-class arts and culture. Discover the perfect blend of a charming southern town and a vibrant new south city in Montgomery. There are two golf trail sites in close proximity to the RTJ Renaissancee Hotel downtown. RTJ Golf Trail at Capitol Hill in Prattville is 10 minutes away with 54 holes and Cambrioan Ridge is 40 minutes away with 36 holes in Greenville.

+1-334-501-3281

CONTACT: Brooke Kastner brooke@aotourism.com

www.aotourism.com

#AuburnOpelika

Auburn-Opelika is known as the coolest college town in the South. It’s also home to Robert Trent Jones’ self-proclaimed favorite locale on his Trail in Grand National. Let the adventure continue after dark with an indulgent dining experience from one of the James Beard-nominated chefs and local craft brewers and distillers. With over 50 independent and chef-owned experiences to choose from, you’ll see why – if you haven’t yet heard the hype –you’ll totally get it. You’ll also find plenty of specialty retailers, yearround outdoor experiences and a wide variety of nightlife vibes from local hangouts to art deco jazz lounges. Your overnight choices include the Marriott Golf Resort & Spa at Grand National, the on-campus Auburn University Hotel and a wide variety of hotels and B&Bs.

+1-205-458-8000

CONTACT: Sheryl Ellis sellis@inbirmingham.com

www.inbirmingham.com

#InBirmingham

To be in Birmingham is to be in the arms of the South. It’s to be in a place that is as modern and contemporary as it is classically southern. The city played a prominent role in America’s Civil Rights Movement. A visit to the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute gives an in-depth look at that important era. Today, Birmingham is a place that’s brimming with entertainment, the arts, outdoor recreation and world-class cuisine. Serving delicious barbecue and fried pies, the city is also home to James Beard Foundation Award winners and nominees. Alabama’s largest city is home to two RTJ Golf Trail sites and the state’s most luxurious golf resort at Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort and Spa, plus the Barber Vintage Motor Sports Museum, over 10 craft breweries and exciting nightlife options that only a city this size can offer.

+1-251-968-7511

CONTACT: Michelle Russ mruss@gulfshores.com

www.gulfshores.com

#VisitALBeaches

Gulf Shores and Orange Beach are home to 32 miles of white sandy beaches that line the turquoise waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Along with nine premier golf courses designed by Arnold Palmer, Jerry Pate and more, Coastal Alabama offers many adventurous activities including fishing excursions, jet ski and boat rentals, parasailing, kayaking and biking. After a full day of fun you can grab a hearty meal at one of the restaurants that specialize in everything from fresh Gulf seafood to Alabama BBQ. End your day with a cold beer at Big Beach Brewing Company or an infamous bushwacker (aka adult milkshake) at the legendary Flora-Bama Lounge & Oyster Bar. The area has an outstanding selection of lodging from hi-rise condos and colorful beach houses to nationallybranded hotels and resorts.

+1-251-208-2000

CONTACT: Tom White twhite@mobile.org

www.mobile.org

#VisitMobile

Once called the Paris of the South, Mobile haslongbeenthe culturalcenteroftheGulfCoast and here you'll find a truly authentic experience . As the birthplace of America's original Mardi Gras, a good time is easy to find in this port city. Attractions include the USS Alabama Battleship, Bellingrath Gardens, riverboatcruises,DauphinStreet entertainment district, restaurants with water views, a couple of craft breweries, and RTJ Golf Trail’s 54-hole southern stop, Magnolia Grove. Choose to stay at either the historic RenaissanceBattleHouseHotel & Spa or the Renaissance Riverview Plaza downtown; or the Grand Hotel Golf Resort & SpaontheEasternShoreofMobile Bay, all part of the RTJ Golf Trail collection of hotels and resorts.

+1-256-551-2368

CONTACT: Jennifer Moore

jennifer@huntsville.org

www.huntsville.org

#iHeartHsv

Huntsville is a great place to start your Alabama golf journey, as the first northern location of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Hampton Cove. Situated in the Tennessee Valley with mountain views, it’s often referred to as ‘the Rocket City’ for its role in America’s space exploration program and home to the Earth’s largest space museum at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center. A day of golfing can take a lot out of you, so downtime to kick back and relax is a must. After the rounds are over, check out Campus No. 805, a repurposed school building turned brewing and mixeduse entertainment complex, billed as the “coolest middle school in the country.” Lodging options range from convenient hotels near the golf course to new, upscale accommodations in the new downtown.

+1-256-740-4141

CONTACT: Tyler Dolan tyler@visitflorenceal.com

www.visitshoals.com

#VisitShoalsAL

Northwestern Alabama, known as The Shoals, is home to several well-known Alabama attractions. They include Helen Keller’s birthplace and home, FAME Studios and Muscle Shoals Sound Studio, which together boast more number one hits than anywhere else in the world, plus Florence is a beautiful river city with a rich history. In addition to the RTJ Golf Trail and other courses, there is a wide variety of outdoor recreation to enjoy on lakes and rivers. Today the “Shoals” area includes Florence, Muscle Shoals, Sheffield and Tuscumbia. The small town flavor of our soul and the large city refinement are evident as you stroll through our charming historic districts, play 18 holes of world class golf, reel in a trophy size bass or indulge yourself in our tantalizing array of southern cuisine.

Each RTJ Golf Trail location is about 2 hours away from another and are conveniently located off major highways and interstates with unique directional signage.

Marriott Shoals Hotel & Spa, Florence

199 guest rooms, including seven suites with private balconies and waterfront views; Outdoor pool complex; Luxurious spa; Two restaurants, including Swampers with live music nightly and 360 Grill, fine dining in the top of the tower with breathtaking views

GOLF: 36 holes at RTJ Golf Trail at The Shoals (15 minutes from hotel)

CONTACT: Selena Miller, Director of Sales

Selena.Miller@.marriottshoals.com

Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa, Birmingham/Hoover

257 guest rooms and 11 spacious suites; Outdoor pool complex; 12,000square-foot European Spa; Two restaurants, including fine dining and clubhouse fare; plus a bagpiper playing each evening at sunset

GOLF: 18 holes at Ross Bridge (on site), 54 holes at Oxmoor Valley (5 minutes away) and 36 holes at Silver Lakes (1 hour)

CONTACT: Jonathan McKinney, Director of Sales

Jonathan.McKinney@RossBridgeResort.com

Marriott Hotel & Conference Center at Capitol Hill, Prattville

74 spacious guest rooms located in the main lodge; Two eight-room luxury villas, each containing a common rooms with pool tables and large TVs; Outdoor pool; Restaurant and lounge; Just minutes from downtown Montgomery with many historic sites nearby

GOLF: 54 holes at Capitol Hill (0n site) and 36 holes at Cambrian Ridge (45 minutes away)

CONTACT: Felecia Reeves, Asst. Director of Sales

Felecia.Reeves@MarriottCapitolHill.com

Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa

342 luxurious guest rooms; 26 suites; Rooftop pool, with whirlpool and cabana bar; European-style spa with salon and steam room; Large fitness center with running track; Upscale restaurant, lobby bar and outdoor terrace lounge; In the heart of downtown near Civil Rights historic sites

GOLF: 54 holes at Capitol Hill (15 minutes away) and 36 holes at Cambrian Ridge (40 minutes away)

CONTACT: Perry Grice, Director of Sales

Perry.Grice@RenaissanceMontgomery.com

CAPITOL HILL

Marriott Resort & Spa at Grand National, Auburn-Opelika

221 guest room, including 19 luxury suites; Resort pool complex; Tennis complex; Brand-new, luxurious three story Spa; Restaurant and Lounge; Pool Bar and Cabanas; College town of Auburn and historic town of Opelika with lots of restaurants, breweries and a distillery nearby; Located just 90 minutes from ATL international airport

GOLF: 54 holes at Grand National (on site)

CONTACT: Christy Hulion, Director of Sales Christy.Hulion@MarriottGrandNational.com

The Battle House Renaissance Mobile Hotel & Spa

238 luxurious guest rooms, including 31 suites; Member of Historic Hotels of America - built in 1852; AAA Four Diamond rating; Full European spa & rooftop oasis pool; Fitness center; Restaurant and lounge; Located in the heart of downtown’s entertainment district

GOLF: 54 holes at Magnolia Grove (15 minutes away) and 36 holes at Lakewood Golf Club (30 minutes away)

CONTACT: Mariluz Hilbun, Area Director of Sales Mariluz.Hilbun@RenaissanceMobile.com

Renaissance Riverview Hotel, Mobile

373 plush guest rooms; AAA Four Diamond, hotel with river views in historic downtown Mobile, home of the country’s original Mardi Gras; rooftop pool and splash pad; Pickleball court; full-service Restaurant and Lounge with live music and outdoor seating; Near museums and the entertainment district

GOLF: 54 holes at Magnolia Grove (15 minutes away) and 36 holes at Lakewood Golf Club (30 minutes away)

CONTACT: Mariluz Hilbun, Area Director of Sales Mariluz.Hilbun@RenaissanceMobile.com

Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa, an Autograph Collection Hotel, Point Clear

405 luxurious guest rooms; AAA Four Diamond, historic resort with giant live oak trees, many natural wonders and beaches; tennis courts; 2 championship croquet courts; Pickleball courts; Resort pool complex; 20,000-square-foot Spa; many Restaurants and Lounges

GOLF: 36 holes at Lakewood Golf Club (0n site) and 54 holes at Magnolia Grove (45 minutes away)

CONTACT: Kevin Hellmich, Director of Sales Kevin.Hellmich@Grand1847.com

GOLF SPAS RESORTS

ROBERT TRENT JONES GOLF TRAIL

26 golf courses at 11 locations - 8 hotels and resorts

To book just one resort or hotel with golf for a group, contact the respective Director of Sales under each lodging listing on the previous pages.

To book muliples sites for golf and lodging on Alabama’s Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, contact:

Melissa Hawkins

205-769-1344 • melissa@rtjgolf.com www.rtjgolf.com

Sample Itineraries:

Post Masters® in Central Alabama - 7 days/6 nights

Day 1: Drive to Opelika (4 hours from Augusta); Dinner at Acre in Auburn; Stay at Marriott Grand National Resort & Spa, Opelika for 2 nights

Day 2: Play 18-36 holes at RTJ Golf Trail at Grand National; Visit John Emerald Distillery and Dinner at Zazu Gastropub in downtown Opelika;

Day 3: Depart for Montgomery/Prattville; Play 18 holes at RTJ Golf Trail at Capitol Hill in Prattville; Dinner at Dreamland BBQ or Wintzell’s Oyster House in downtown Montgomery; Stay at Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa downtown

Day 4: Play 18-36 holes at RTJ Golf Trail at Capitol Hill; Civil Rights History Tour in Montgomery; Dinner at Islamorado in Prattville

Day 5: Depart for Birmingham; Play 18-36 holes at RTJ Golf Trail at Oxmoor Valley, Birmingham; Dinner at Highlands Bar & Grill (boasting two James Beard award-winning chefs); Stay at Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa in Hoover for 2 nights

Day 6: Play 18 holes at Highland Park, Alabama’s oldest golf course; Spa afternoon or Tour Barber Motorsports Museum; Dinner at Ross Bridge

Day 7: Play 18 holes at RTJ Golf Trail at Ross Bridge; Depart from Birmingham airport (BHM)

North Alabama - 7 days/6 nights

Day 1: Fly into Huntsville (HSV); Drive west to Florence; Play 18 holes at RTJ Golf Trail at The Shoals; Dinner at 360o at Marriott Shoals; Live music in Swampers and stay at Marriott Shoals for 2 nights

Day 2: Play 18 holes at RTJ Golf Trail at The Shoals; Afternoon tour Muscle Shoals music studios (FAME and Muscle Shoals Sound); Dinner at Odette’s and listen to live music in downtown Florence

Day 3: Depart for Birmingham; Play 18 holes at Ross Bridge; Stay & dine at Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa in Hoover for 1 night

Day 4: Play 36 holes at RTJ Golf Trail at Oxmoor Valley; Depart for Gadsden and tour Back Forty Brewery and stay 1 night at the Hampton Inn

Day 5: Play 27 holes at RTJ Golf Trail at Silver Lakes; Depart for Huntsville for an evening at Campus 805, the site of two craft breweries, restaurants and a genuine speakeasy; Stay 2 nights in a local hotel

Day 6: Play 18-36 holes at RTJ Golf Trail at Hampton Cove, visit US Space & Rocket Center in the afternoon and dine at Cotton Row

Day 7: Play 18 holes at RTJ Golf Trail at Hampton Cove, Depart from Huntsville airport (HSV)

South Alabama - 5 days/4 nights

Day 1: Fly into Mobile (MOB or BFM); Play 18 holes at RTJ Golf Trail at Magnolia Grove; Dinner at the original Wintzell’s Oyster Bar and stroll through historic downtown Mobile; Stay at Renaissance Riverview Hotel or historic Renaissance Battle House Hotel & Spa for 2 nights

Day 2: Play 18 holes at TimberCreek Golf Cub on the Eastern Shore of Mobile Bay; Tour Mobile Mardi Gras Museum; Dinner at Dauphins on the 34th floor of RSA Trustmark building with great view of the Mobile waterways

Day 3: Depart for Point Clear; Play 18 holes on Azalea Course at Lakewood Golf Club; Tour downtown Fairhope; Dinner at Sunset Pointe at Fly Creek Marina; Stay at Marriott Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa, a Signature Collection Hotel for 2 nights

Day 4: Play 18 holes on Dogwood Course at Lakewood Golf Club; Spa afternoon at Grand Spa; Dinner on-site at Southern Roots and live music in Bucky’s Lounge

Day 5: Play 18-36 holes at RTJ Golf Trail at Magnolia Grove; Depart from Mobile (MOB )

GOLF SEAFOOD BEACH

GULF SHORES-ORANGE BEACH

198 holes of golf within a 30 minute drive and 32 miles of sugar-white sand beaches

To book golf and lodging, contact: Kevin Whitney

251.968.5339

kwhitney@troon.com

www.coastalalabamagolf.com

PARTICIPATING GOLF COURSES: Craft Farms (36 holes designed by Arnold Palmer), Glenlakes Golf Club (27 holes), Gulf Shores Golf Club (18 holes), Kiva Dunes Golf & Beach Resort (18 holes designed by Jerry Pate), Lost Key Golf Club (18 holes designed by Arnold Palmer), The One Club (9 holes), Peninsula Golf & Racquet Club (27 holes), Rock Creek Golf Club (18 holes), and TimberCreek Golf Club (27 holes)...the last three courses were designed by Alabama’s own Earl Stone.

LODGING: Options include hotel rooms/suites, golf villas, beachfront condos and beach houses

Custom Golf Packages Available.

Sample Itineraries - 5 Days/4 Nights

Day 1: Fly into Pensacola, FL (PNS); Head West on I-10 and play 18 holes at TimberCreek in Daphne; Drive 30 minutes south to Gulf Shores-Orange Beach; Dinner at Lulu’s, Jimmy Buffet’s sister’s restaurant

Day 2: Play 18 holes at Kiva Dunes; Afternoon Beach Club Spa Visit; Dinner at Cobalt and Live Music at the world-famous FloraBama, home of the Bushwacker

Day 3: Morning Deep Sea Fishing Trip; Afternoon Play 18 holes at Peninsula; Dinner at Tacky Jack’s, where they will cook the fish you caught in the morning and Live Music at The Hangout

Day 4: Play 18-36 holes at Craft Farms; Drinks at The Gulf and Dinner at Fishers

Day 5: Play 18 holes at Gulf Shores Golf Club and depart for Pensacola, FL (PNS)

See Coastal Alabama Golf golf course details on the next two pages.

holes designed by Arnold Palmer

holes designed by Arnold Palmer

Glenlakes Golf Club 27 holes designed by Bruce Devlin and Robert Von Hagge

Kiva Dunes Golf & Beach Resort 18 holes designed by Jerry Pate www.kivadunes.com

Gulf Shores Golf Club 18 holes designed by Carter Morrish, Earl Stone and Jay Morrish

Lost Key Golf Club 18 holes designed by Arnold Palmer www.lostkey.com

Rock Creek Golf Club

18 holes designed by Earl Stone www.rockcreekgolf.com

Peninsula Golf and Racquet Club

27 holes designed by Earl Stone www.peninsulagolfclub.com

TimberCreek Golf Club

27 holes designed by Earl Stone www.golftimbercreek.com

Non-stop flights into an Alabama airport (or PNS) from:

Plus non-stop flights from every major airport into Atlanta, which is less than 2 hours away from two RTJ Golf Trail sites.