4000 Grand Ave,
Hoover, Alabama AL 35226
The Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined parkland. Undulating terrain - several slopes to climb, with some long tee-to-green walks.
Surroundings:
Woodland and residential.
Designer:
Roger Rulewich & Bobby Vaughn
33.397482
-86.882544
10 miles SW of Birmingham
From the I-65 (just south of Birmingham), take exit 255 and head west on Lakeshore Parkway. After approx 2.5 miles turn left at Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail sign into Shannon Wenonah Road. After approx 1.5 miles continue straight across into Ross Bridge Parkway. Follow signs for approx 1 to Rennaisance Resort hotel and golf.
Ross Bridge (RTJ Trail)
RTJ Golf Trail at Ross Bridge: this relatively recent addition to Alabama's Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail is arguably the best ... a big dimension course in which an outstanding and visually impressive layout combines with beautiful lakeside and woodland scenery.
Water, in the form of good-sized and sometimes steep-sided lakes, will be a menacing companion for over half the holes - from the challenging opening par-5 through to the closing, lake-hugging par-4.
The constantly undulating terrain here is nicely broken up by tall pine trees, which are sufficiently spaced to allow you to see through to other parts of this wonderful course. The large and occasionally super-size greens are fast and full slopes and borrows - a real test of your putting game and nerve.
With additional "on course" features such as a working watermill, which doubles as the restrooms at the across-the-water par-3 4th, and a tumbling waterfall splitting the 9th and 18th greens, Ross Bridge quickly established itself as a must play Alabama course. Occasional housing plots do not seem to intrude into the naturalness of the surroundings here, and the turreted Renaissance hotel also fits well with its surroundings.
Stay&Play at Ross Bridge: luxury onsite accommodation available, see Where2Stay section below.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance. Bookings can be made directly with each course or via Central Reservations on +1 (800) 949 4444 (toll free) or +1 (205) 942 0444 or e-mail to reservationsrequest@rtj.com.
Contact club for full details, discounts, packages, etc. [Last updated: 2024].
Golf carts compulsory.
Excellent
Every evening at Ross Bridge a piper strolls the grounds, reminding us of the Scottish origins of the Royal & Ancient game.
In 2007 Ross Bridge hosted its first top level tournament, the US PGA Champions Tour Regions Charity Classic (see Tournament details >by Venue).
Not only does the GPS system on the carts give you information about the course, and your exact location on it, but it also keeps you up-to-date with all the latest sports scores via a CBS Sportsdesk information feed.
Ross Bridge itself lies just beyond the course. It is a stone bridge dating from before the Civil War, which reputedly proved its indestructibility when it withstood Yankee attempts to blow it up.
About the RTJ Golf Trail: see Did You Know section of Where2Golf.com entry for Silver Lakes.
Alabama's 11th best course (Golf Digest, 2023/24).
4000 Grand Ave, Hoover, AL 35226
+1 (205) 916 7677
Visit websiteRoss Bridge Golf Resort & Spa is an upscale full service resort, convenient to the city's business centers and attractions. The resort reflects a comfortable sophistication using natural materials accented by modern services. DIRECTIONS : See How2Get There above.
Ross Bridge
Oxmoor Valley (Valley and Ridge courses)
Bent Brook; Eagle Point
30 State Farm Parkway, Birmingham, AL 35209
+1 (205) 313 2060
Visit websiteThe Hampton Inn Birmingham I-65 / Lakeshore Drive is located just off I-65, only five miles from downtown Birmingham. DIRECTIONS : From I-65 take exit 255 (Lakeshore Drive). Head west on Wildwood Pkwy, then right on State Farm Pkwy.
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Oxmoor Valley (Valley and Ridge courses); Ross Bridge.
Bent Brook; Eagle Point
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