RTJ GOLF TRAIL AT MUSCLE SHOALS
MUSCLE SHOALS | 36 HOLES
The Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at The Shoals is home to two 18-hole championship courses and sits high above Wilson Lake on the Tennessee River.
The Fighting Joe course at The Shoals was the first Trail course to break 8,000 yards, measuring some 8,092 yards
from the black tees. Travel + Leisure Golf named Fighting Joe one of the top new courses in 2004 for good reason. Long-hitters here will experience a test of champions, but from the correct tee box, all players will enjoy world-class golf.
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 2005. It's hard to beat the beauty that the 18th hole holds on the high bluffs over the river, but the waterfall guarding the 2nd green sure comes close.
The Couples Championship is held at The Shoals each September and is limited to the first 56 teams.
FIGHTING JOE Course Tour
Bordered by dunes-like mounds and tall grasses, Fighting Joe, with wide fairways, large and beautifully maintained bent grass greens, can play long, really long if you play the wrong set of tees, but this course is simply good, straightforward golf. You can see where you're going. The question is...can you get there?
SCHOOLMASTER Course Tour
The tree-lined Schoolmaster is a shotmaker's golf course with narrower fairways, demanding approaches to well-protected bent grass greens, and still a length of nearly 8,000 yards! Make sure you've done your homework well, for the Schoolmaster will certainly test all of your skills.
THE RESORT COLLECTION ON THE RTJ GOLF TRAIL
RENAISSANCE SHOALS RESORT & 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.
2025
Overseed tees/fairways14 days
None September 22-26SchoolmasterGreens aerification
Overseed tees/fairways14 days
None
2026
Overseed tees/fairways14 days
None September 28-October 2SchoolmasterGreens aerification
Overseed tees/fairways14 days
None