The 27 holes at The Robert Trent Jones Trail – Cambrian Ridge, Greenville – are laid out in a triple nine configuration that, together with the Short Course, offer enough golf to keep the average player going for a week, or more.
The Loblolly nine, with its gently rolling fairways, tall old-growth pines and water-fronted greens, is somewhat reminiscent of Augusta National.
The Canyon nine, carved from what once was some of Alabama’s prime hunting grounds, is a exciting layout of target-style golf. The first hole is a wild ride over a 501-yard par 4 that drops 200 feet from tee to fairway.
The Sherling nine may be the best nine on the entire trail. The ninth hole, for instance, stretches straight uphill past a deep ravine strewn with boulders to a double green it shares with the ninth on the Canyon nine. Above this green, the clubhouse, the highest point in Butler county, serves up breathtaking views of Alabama’s Southern forest land.
The Short Course is a marvelous collection of par three holes laid out beautifully between the ridge and Sherling lake.
Green Fees: from $40 to $62;
Reservations: call 1-800-949-4444
Trail Weather:
Alabama has blue skies and sunshine for most of the year, especially in the southern part of the state. Spring arrives early: mid-60s by March across the state. Summer: mid-80s. Winter: take a sweater or jacket.
Directions:
45 miles south of Montgomery: From I-65 take exit 130 in Greenville. Go Northwest for approximately 4 miles. Turn left onto Hwy. 44 and travel 1 mile. The entrance is on the right.
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Contact:
Cambrian Ridge Golf Course
101 SunBelt Parkway
Greenville, AL 36037
(334) 382-9787
