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Grand National
Auburn/Opelika
Grand
National, by all reports, was the single greatest site for a
golf complex Robert Trent Jones, Sr. had ever seen. Built on
Lake Saugahatchee, 32 of the 54 holes drape along its filigreed
shores. The cornerstone of the complex is the Links Course, which
is without a single weakness. The par-four 18th might be the
strongest finishing hole on the Trail. The drive must carry a
corner of the lake, while the approach is played to a shallow
pedestal green shored up by boulders.
With 12
holes hugging the shore, Grand National's Lake Course is
every bit as scenic as the Links. Not only is the quartet of par
threes as good as any in the nation, the 230-yard, island green
15th may be the single prettiest hole on the Trail.
The
Short Course is a thing of beauty, with more than half the
holes touching the lake. This 18-hole course of one-shotters
might be the finest anywhere on the planet, according to some
golf writers.
Grand
National has been the host site for such notable events as the
1997 Nike Tour Championship, 1998 LPGA Tournament of Champions,
and the 2000 NCAA Men's Division I Golf Championship.
Green Fees
from $43 to $64;
see
Green Fees for a complete listing
Reservations
Local (up to 7 days in advance)
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Book a Tee Time
Advanced (8 to 180 days)
Call RTJ Package Coordinators
at
1-800-949-4444
See
Reservations for more information
Contact
Grand National Golf Course
3000 Robert Trent Jones
Trail NEW ADDRESS
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 749-9042
Email:
grandnational@rtjgolf.com |
