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Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail – 11 Sites, 26 Courses, 468 Holes

By Elizabeth Bethel

AUBURN, AL - JULY 16: Billy Hurley III of the United States hits his tee shot on the ninth hole during the first round of the Barbasol Championship at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Grand National Lake Course on July 16, 2015 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
AUBURN, AL - JULY 16: Billy Hurley III of the United States hits his tee shot on the ninth hole during the first round of the Barbasol Championship at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Grand National Lake Course on July 16, 2015 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /
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Golf Course: Lakewood Golf Club – 36 holes, Azalea, Dogwood

Fees: start at $130 + cart

Lodging: The Grand Hotel Marriott Resort, Golf Club & Spa

Lakewood Golf Club has long been a favorite stop for some of the game’s more famous aficionados – President Gerald Ford, Dr. Billy Graham, and Bob Hope have all teed it up at Lakewood and navigated fairways lined with 200 year old oak trees.

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The varying degree of difficulty promises a memorable golf experience for both the novice and the experienced golfer alike. Where the Dogwood course might seem a tad bit easier, and the Azalea, more of a challenge, both courses can play to your liking depending on your selection of tees. With five sets of tees per hole, your decision should be rather easy.

The signature 14th hole on Azalea has an island green surrounded by a four-acre lake which makes your approach shot to this par-5 very demanding. Pack some extra balls and a healthy dose of self-confidence.

Dogwood takes you through some classic Gulf Coast marshes and features a spectacular collection of par-3 holes. The green on the seventeenth hole is surrounded by water on three sides so the tee shot must find the green. 

Lakewood is a bit pricier that most stops on The Trail, but it’s well worth the extra charges. You won’t have a finer Southern golf experience anywhere.

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Robert Trent Jones, Jr. has designed a stunning field of dreams for golfers. It’s just waiting for you to show up and tee one up.

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