RTJ GOLF TRAIL AT MUSCLE SHOALS
The Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at The Shoals is home to two 18-hole championship courses and lies between the Wheeler and Wilson dams on the Tennessee River. Wheeler Dam is named in honor of General Joseph "Fighting Joe" Wheeler - the only Confederate General to attain the same rank later in the United States Army.
The Fighting Joe course at The Shoals was the first Trail course to break 8,000 yards. Travel + Leisure Golf named Fighting Joe one of the top new courses in 2004. The second course, the Schoolmaster (named for President Woodrow Wilson who was responsible for getting Wilson Dam built and was also known as "The Schoolmaster" of politics), opened in the Summer of 2005.
FIGHTING JOE Course Tour
The Fighting Joe is long, really long, and this links style course is simply good straight-forward golf. Some say the spectacular 17th hole is the signature hole on the course, but the 18th green overlooking the Tennessee River will distract you with its beauty, if not its treachery.
SCHOOLMASTER Course Tour
The tree-lined Schoolmaster is more traditional golf with every hole keeping with the natural topography along the Tennessee River. It's wooded, rolling and spectacular. It's hard to beat the beauty that the par-4 eighteenth hole holds on the high bluffs over the river.
THE RESORT COLLECTION ON THE RTJ GOLF TRAIL
MARRIOTT SHOALS HOTEL & SPA
Discover a hotel where conservative elegance and nature's beauty create a memorable experience. Guest rooms feature comfortable luxury and modern conveniences, as well as private balconies providing stunning views of the river.
1-800-593-6450 or 256-246-3600
OTHER LODGING OPTIONS
EVENT REQUEST
Relax...coordinating an event at The Shoals is much easier than you think! Our staff has experience planning golf events that range from as small as a 16 player group outing to as large as a 300+ player corporate tournament, as well as everything in between. With the array of other options we can also provide, including food & beverage, contests, and scoring, our staff has what it takes to make your golfing experience match all your expectations.
But just because we are a golf course does not mean that is all that we do! We are also available for non-golf related functions, including weddings and receptions, parties, reunions, wedding/baby showers, corporate meetings...the possibilities are endless! Let us cater your event to meet your exact needs as you sit back and enjoy the beautiful landscape surrounding you and your guests.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Maintenance practices are weather dependent; changes may occur last minute as a result. Understand we will make every effort to follow the schedule presented. Please contact the golf shop to inquire relative to any adjustments.
The driving range will be closed for at least part of the day each Tuesday.
2021
2022
Overseed tees/fairways5 days
No Cart Path Restrictions September 26-30SchoolmasterGreens aerification5 days November 14-18Fighting JoeGreens aerification4 days November 28-December 2SchoolmasterGreens aerification4 days