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Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail (Grand National - Links)

Auburn, AL — The Links course at Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail’s Grand National in Auburn, Alabama, showcases Robert Trent Jones Sr.’s philosophy of creating challenging yet fair golf, seamlessly integrated with the natural environment. This course is renowned for its dramatic elevation changes, strategic bunkering, and the prominent role of Lake Saugahatchee, which influences several holes. The par-3 third hole features a distinctive heart-shaped green, demanding precision to avoid overshooting. The finishing hole, the par-4 eighteenth, is considered one of the most challenging on the entire Trail, requiring a forced carry over water to a pedestal green, with a potential 120-foot putt if the wrong section of the green is hit. The Links course has been a host for significant events, including the PGA TOUR’s Barbasol Championship, highlighting its championship pedigree. Its design encourages strategic play and offers a memorable experience with its diverse challenges and picturesque setting, making it a highly regarded destination for golfers.

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Type

Links-Style

Region

Southeast

LooperScore

86.0

Holes

Par

Established

1992

Design & architects

Robert Trent Jones Sr — architect

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Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail (Grand National - Lake)

Auburn, AL · 0.0 mi away

The Lake course at Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail’s Grand National in Auburn, Alabama, exemplifies Robert Trent Jones Sr.’s masterful integration of golf with natural water features. Built on the expansive 600-acre Lake Saugahatchee, the course features 12 holes where water comes into play, often around the greens, demanding precision and strategic shot-making. The par-3 fifteenth hole is the undeniable signature, an island green that can play up to 230 yards, with swirling winds adding to its challenge. This course is a testament to Jones Sr.'s philosophy of creating heroic architecture, where risk-reward shots are paramount. The setting is breathtaking, with picturesque views of the lake and surrounding landscape. Grand National has a rich history of hosting significant tournaments, including the Nike Tour Championship and the LPGA Tournament of Champions, solidifying its reputation as a championship venue. Playing the Lake course offers a memorable and rigorous test of golf, set against a stunning aquatic backdrop.

88.1 LooperScore

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