Photo of RTJ Golf Trail at Ross Bridge

Robert Trent Jones Golf Course at Ross Bridge

4000 Grand Ave,

Hoover, Alabama AL 35226

  • Office

    +1 (800) 949 4444
  • Pro shop

    +1 (205) 949 3085

About the course

  • 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

Back
tees
Club
tees
Front
tees
Yards
8191
6200
5312
Par
72
72
72
SSS or slope
78.5
68.7
70.2

Location

Latitude:

33.397482

Longitude:

-86.882544

How to get there:

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.

RTJ Golf Trail at Ross Bridge

4-PLUS: Must play course - excellent standard; worthy of 4½ stars.

Est. 2005

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.

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  • Photo of RTJ Golf Trail at Ross Bridge
  • Photo of RTJ Golf Trail at Ross Bridge
  • Photo of RTJ Golf Trail at Ross Bridge
  • Photo of RTJ Golf Trail at Ross Bridge
  • Photo of RTJ Golf Trail at Ross Bridge
  • Photo of RTJ Golf Trail at Ross Bridge
  • Photo of RTJ Golf Trail at Ross Bridge
  • Photo of RTJ Golf Trail at Ross Bridge

Visitors

Who can play and when?

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.

Green fees

Visitor fee, 18-holes at peak times in high season: c.$135. Golf cart included.

Contact club for full details, discounts, packages, etc. [Last updated: 2024].

Other information

Golf carts compulsory.

Practice facilities

Excellent

Did you know?

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.

Published ranking

Alabama's 11th best course (Golf Digest, 2023/24).

Where2Stay

  • Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa5-star

    4000 Grand Ave, Hoover, AL 35226

    +1 (205) 916 7677

    Visit website

    Ross 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.

    • Golf at this hotel:

      Ross Bridge

    • Golf within 5 miles:

      Oxmoor Valley (Valley and Ridge courses)

    • Golf within 20 miles:

      Bent Brook; Eagle Point

  • Hampton Inn Birmingham I-65 / Lakeshore Drive

    30 State Farm Parkway, Birmingham, AL 35209

    +1 (205) 313 2060

    Visit website

    The 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.

    • Golf at this hotel:

      No

    • Golf within 5 miles:

      Oxmoor Valley (Valley and Ridge courses); Ross Bridge.

    • Golf within 20 miles:

      Bent Brook; Eagle Point

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