The Shoals

Muscle Shoals, Alabama

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

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

Doublehead Resort256-685-92679 miles
The Stricklin Hotel256-248-998214 miles
Best Western Hotel & Suites256-386-988915 miles

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.

2024

DateCourseActivityRecovery November 11-15Fighting JoeGreens aerification3 days November 25-29SchoolmasterGreens aerification3 days

2025

DateCourseActivityRecovery May 27-30Fighting JoeTees/fairways/greens aerification10 days June 16-20SchoolmasterTees/fairways/greens aerification10 days September 2-5Fighting JoeGreens aerification14 days September 22-26SchoolmasterGreens aerification14 days September 22-26Fighting JoeOverseed tees/fairwaysNone
Location
Muscle Shoals