Photo of RTJ Golf Trail: Cambrian Ridge Golf Course

Cambrian Ridge Golf Course

101 SunBelt Pkwy,

Greenville, Alabama AL 36037

  • Office

    +1 (800) 949 4444
  • Pro shop

    +1 (334) 382 9787
  • Golf pro

    Joe Mastro

About the course

  • The Course:

    27 holes. Tree-lined parkland. Undulating terrain - a few slopes to climb (Sherling & Loblolly nines); several slopes to climb (Canyon nine).

  • Surroundings:

    Woodland and lakeside.

  • Designer:

    Robert Trent Jones Sr.

Back
tees
Club
tees
Front
tees
Yards
7427
6086
4857
Par
72
72
72
SSS or slope
75.5
68.8
68.2

At the same location:

It appears the nine-hole Short course at Cambrian Ridge has closed; not sure if on a temporary or permanent basis.

Location

Latitude:

31.897317

Longitude:

-86.685895

How to get there:

40 miles SW of Montgomery / 6 miles NW of Greenville

From the I-65 (north west of Greenville) take exit 130, and follow the 185 North (Fort Dales Rd), direction Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail. After 1.3 miles bear left onto the 263. After 1 mile turn left onto the 44 West (Sherling Lake Rd). After 1.2 miles golf is on your right.

RTJ Golf Trail: Cambrian Ridge Golf Course

5-star: Fabulous – courses don’t get much better than this.

Est. 1992

RTJ Golf Trail - Cambrian Ridge Golf Course: If you had to choose one Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail course to represent and define all the others, then Cambrian Ridge might well be your choice. Within this 27-hole layout the outstanding Sherling and Canyon nines contain many of the characteristics frequently found on the Trail.

The layout occupies a splendidly natural woodland and lakeside domain. Here you'll find plenty of undulating ridges and valleys, all used to superb effect to provide a raft of memorable, challenging and scenic golf holes. Many of them climb the slopes that lead away from the lake, only to come back down again to wonderful lake-hugging, roller-coaster greens. An array of substantive bunkering (complete with distinctive red-coloured sand) also defend the greens.

Among many wonderfully elevated tee-boxes, the crow's-nest back-tee on the Sherling's par-4 5th is fabulous. The final holes on the Sherling and Canyon, are both uphill and played in more open terrain, either side of a deep ravine strewn with ochre boulders; a large double green awaits at the top of the climb.

The Loblolly nine mirrors the top-quality presentation of the other two, although with a touch less drama and panache, and without opening up such excellent lakeside holes and views. With no houses or roads in view, your full concentration can be given to this immensely enjoyable, testing and natural layout.

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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.$95. Golf cart included.

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

Other information

Walking permitted. Golf carts available to rent.

Practice facilities

Good

Did you know?

Many regard the holes of the Sherling nine, played alongside Sherling Lake, as some of the best golf holes on the entire Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail. The Canyon nine is carved from former hunting grounds, where deer blinds remain nailed to the hardwood. The Loblolly nine takes its name from tree of that name, a pine with long slender needles, native to the south-eastern U.S.

Cambrian Ridge is a reference to the Cambrian Period (part of the Paleozoic era of geologic time), which started 540 million years ago, and lasted 53 million years. During this period life on earth progressed from small one-cell organisms to more complex multicellular organisms, a period that saw the emergence of an incredible diversity of life forms.

About the RTJ Golf Trail: see Did You Know section for Silver Lakes course.

Where2Stay

  • Hampton Inn - GreenvilleAAA 3-Diamonds

    219 Interstate Plaza Drive, Greenville, AL 36037

    +1 (334) 382 9631

    Visit website

    In close proximity to this hotel are local area attractions include Sherling Lake Park with fishing, hiking, pavilions, and playground, Cambrian Ridge Golf Course and the Hank Williams, Sr. Museum. DIRECTIONS : Take exit 130 off I-65 (same exit as for Cambrian Ridge golf).

    • Golf at this hotel:

      No

    • Golf within 5 miles:

      Cambrian Ridge

    • Golf within 20 miles:

      No

  • Comfort Inn - Greenville

    1029 Fort Dale Rd, Greenville, AL 36037

    +1 (334) 383 9595

    Visit website

    This Greenville hotel is 40 miles from the Montgomery Regional Airport, also known as Dannelly Field. Area attractions include the Ritz Theater and Sherling Lake Park, and located only three miles away is the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail (Cambrian Ridge). DIRECTIONS : Take exit 130 from I-85.

    • Golf at this hotel:

      No

    • Golf within 5 miles:

      Cambrian Ridge

    • Golf within 20 miles:

      No

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