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Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa 4000 Grand Ave, Birmingham, AL 35226 205-916-7677, rossbridgeresort.com A big, muscle-bound course, its 18 holes sprawling over 330 acres and stretching almost 8,200 yards from the back tees, Ross Bridge is big and brawny, yet inviting to golfers of all skill levels. Perfect for everyone from the casual golfer to the tournament player, it promises to be the premier course on the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail. The Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort and Spa on the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, opened in August 2005, is home to an incredible 12,000-square-foot full-service spa and salon. NO. OF HOLES: 18, PAR: 72, YARDAGE: 8,191 RATING/SLOPE: 78.5/135, PRACTICE RANGE: yes

Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail Oxmoor Valley 100 Sunbelt Pkwy, Birmingham, AL 35211 205-942-1177, rtjgolf.com One of nine state-spanning courses designed by Robert Trent Jones, the Oxmoor Valley course offers three sets of links to challenge the golfer on the go, as well as the putter with time on his hands.

ROBERT TRENT JONES OXMOOR VALLEY - SHORT COURSE NO. OF HOLES: 18, PAR: 54, YARDAGE: 3,360, RATING/SLOPE: n/a, PRACTICE RANGE: yes Tee time policies and green fees vary throughout the year, so be sure to call ahead. ROBERT TRENT JONES OXMOOR VALLEY - RIDGE COURSE NO. OF HOLES: 18, PAR: 72, YARDAGE: 7,055- 4,974

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