904 Royal Pkwy,
Dothan, Alabama AL 36305
Office
+1 (800) 949 4444Pro shop
+1 (334) 712 2820Website
Visit websiteGolf pro
Mike Barber (Director of Golf); Ben Larson (Head Professional)The Course:
27 holes. Tree-lined parkland. Undulating terrain - a few slopes to climb and some long green-to-tee walks (buggies generally used). Marshwood nine has the most slopes to climb.
Surroundings:
Woodland, some residential (on Marshwood and Highlands nines) and lakeside (especially on Highlands nine).
Designer:
Robert Trent Jones Sr.
Above distances are for the Highlands-Magnolia combination. Also at Highland Oaks is the Marshwood-nine (at 3812 yds from back tees of similar length as the other two nines), and the nine-hole Short course (par-27; 1809 yds from back tees).
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6 miles W of Dothan
From the western section of the Dothan ring road (Hwy 231) take the 84 West (West Main St). After 3.5 miles turn left into Royal Parkway, direction Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail. Follow Royal Parkway for 1 mile to golf clubhouse.
Highland Oaks
RTJ Golf Trail's Highland Oaks Golf Course represent the south-eastern outpost of Alabama's Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail. Here the three nine-hole loops - Highlands, Magnolia and Marshwood - each contain a wonderful variety of exquisitely designed golf holes.
As with most of the Trail courses, the terrain is pleasantly undulating, creating plenty of elevated tees and elevated greens, much favoured by designer, Robert Trent Jones Snr. The rolling wooded fairways, undulating greens and excellent bunkering all contribute to the excellence of the design.
Swampy forest on Marshwood, cathedral like rows of pine trees and several lakeside holes on the Highlands, and (you guessed it) an abundance of magnolias on the third nine, create different nuances on each of these closely-related and equally enjoyable layouts. If there has to be a favourite, Magnolia's naturalness may just tip the balance, especially with its wonderful boardwalk ride through the swamp that comes along on two occasions.
On all the courses you'll get a good look at each hole from the generally elevated tees and your shot strategy should be clear to see. However, on Marshwood's behemoth 701-yard par-5 6th, the journey from tee-to-green lays down an arduous test, especially on your first outing here.
The par-4 3rd and par-3 4th holes on the Highlands-nine excitingly play next to the good-sized Wheelless Lake. The Highlands and less so the Marshwood loops have some up-market real estate alongside a few holes, although nothing to detract from the overall naturalness of Highland Oaks.
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].
Walking permitted. Golf carts available to rent.
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The Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail is a unique collection of eleven excellent golf venues spread through the State of Alabama. Dr. David Bronner, the then CEO of the organisation that ran the Alabama state-employees pension funds, originally conceived the idea of the Trail. Bronner was convinced that creating a top-quality golf trail would attract golfers from near and far, raise Alabama's profile and at the same time earn a good return for the pension fund monies invested in the project - the world's largest golf course building project ever undertaken.
The original courses on the Trail (located at Hampton Cove, Silver Lakes, Oxmoor Valley, Capitol Hill, Grand National, Cambrian Ridge, Magnolia Grove, and Highland Oaks) were all designed by Robert Trent Jones and opened for play in 1992. Lakewood GC at Point Clear was acquired along with the Grand Hotel; its two golf courses were recently renovated and included in the Trail. Although not designed by Trent Jones, The Shoals and Ross Bridge were added to the Trail in more recent years.
3053 Ross Clark Circle, Dothan, AL 36301
+1 (334) 794 6601
Visit websiteThis Dothan hotel is minutes from area attractions like the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, Wallace Community College, Troy State University Dothan and Dothan Landmark Park. The Dothan Regional Airport is only six miles away. DIRECTIONS : Just south of the intersection of Hwy 231 (Ross Clark Circle) and Hwy 84 (which leads to Highland Oaks).
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3040 Ross Clark Circle, Dothan, Alabama 36301
+1 (334) 671 3000
Visit websiteDIRECTIONS : Just south of the intersection of Hwy 231 (Ross Clark Circle) and Hwy 84 (which leads to Highland Oaks).
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