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RTJ Golf Trail at Magnolia Grove - Falls Course

Par71
Tips7,158 yd
Rating / slope74.5 / 137
Green fees seen$115–$155
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Tees, rating and slope

TeeYardsMenWomen
Purple7,15874.5 / 137–
Orange6,67472.3 / 133–
White6,11969.4 / 129–
Gold5,47866.1 / 12371.6 / 123
Teal5,04964.1 / 11969.3 / 116

Course rating / slope, USGA Course Rating database where available.

Green fees

PeakRTJ '2 Days or More' special from $115 per person per day incl cart + unlimited range (Spring Mar 8-May 31, 2027); unlimited play from $155/day
ShoulderFall Sep 8-Nov 15, 2026: from $115/day; Fall Swing with Lakewood $295
SummerJun 1-Sep 6, 2027: from $115/day; unlimited from $140; Summer Swing $265 (no Saturdays)
LocalsWinter Nov 16, 2026-Mar 7, 2027: from $85/day, unlimited from $115, Winter Swing (with Lakewood) $216. RTJ Trail Card/annual memberships for locals; military discount; no senior rate.

RTJ seasonal special pages read 2026-10-22 ('starting at' prices vary by site and date; plus tax). Single-round public rates are only shown inside RTJ's Club Caddie booking after login - not recorded. Third-party listings quote ~$45-$65 for 18 (undated/stale).

Before you book

AccessPublic RTJ Golf Trail site; online booking 7 days out, packages via RTJ Reservations.
Book aheadPublic: online only, up to 7 days ahead (RTJ moved to online-only advance booking on June 1, 2026; same-day times still by phone to the shop). Trail Card/Annual members 11 days, Platinum 14 days. Packages and groups: RTJ Reservations 1-800-949-4444 opt. 2, up to 12 months out; prepayment required outside 7 days.
Overseed / closuresNo overseed policy published. 2027: greens aerification Mar 8 (7-day recovery); tees/greens/rough Jun 14-18 (14 days). 2026 dates not posted.
DesignerRobert Trent Jones Sr. (Roger Rulewich as principal associate); redesigned holes in the 2010 renovation (architect not named by RTJ)
Opened1992
Styleparkland routed out to a lake and waterfall and back; wetlands, big cloverleaf bunkers, large contoured greens
Cartswalking allowed (RTJ FAQ); carts included in specials
Practiceshared Magnolia Grove range (closed part of every Tuesday), putting and short-game areas
Dress codecollared, sleeved shirts; slacks or knee-length shorts; non-metal spikes preferred
Drive from central Gulf Shores96 min (59.8 mi)
Phone251-645-0075
Address7001 Magnolia Grove Pkwy, Mobile, AL 36618 (USGA lists the city as Semmes)

Signature holes

  • #10 - par 5 (570) where water cascades from the lake across the fairway in front of the green; lay up
  • #11 - par 3 with the green jutting into the lake, water all down the left
  • #5 - 582-yd par 5, all carry over water to the green if you go for it in two

Local knowledge

  • Par 71 with a 137 slope - it plays tougher than Crossings for most players despite being shorter.
  • The waterfall at #10 is the photo; the RTJ yardage book says lay up rather than go for it in two.
  • Book through RTJ online (7 days) or take a Trail special - the winter 2+ day special starts at $85 per day with cart and range balls.

Recognition

  • Golf World readers' 'Top 50 Public Courses' (per RTJ, year not given)
  • Golf Digest 'America's Top 50 Affordable Courses' and 'Places to Play' great value (per RTJ)

Questions golfers ask

How much does it cost to play RTJ Golf Trail at Magnolia Grove - Falls Course?

Green fees we have seen range from $115–$155, depending on season and time of day. Peak season: RTJ '2 Days or More' special from $115 per person per day incl cart + unlimited range (Spring Mar 8-May 31, 2027); unlimited play from $155/day

How hard is RTJ Golf Trail at Magnolia Grove - Falls Course?

From the back tees it measures 7,158 yards with a course rating of 74.5 and a slope of 137. 4/5 - 74.5/137 from 7,158 yds at par 71 (back-nine slope 142 from the Purples); water on 5, 7, 10, 11

How far ahead can you book RTJ Golf Trail at Magnolia Grove - Falls Course?

Public: online only, up to 7 days ahead (RTJ moved to online-only advance booking on June 1, 2026; same-day times still by phone to the shop). Trail Card/Annual members 11 days, Platinum 14 days. Packages and groups: RTJ Reservations 1-800-949-4444 opt. 2, up to 12 months out; prepayment required outside 7 days.

How far is RTJ Golf Trail at Magnolia Grove - Falls Course from Gulf Shores?

About 96 minutes (59.8 miles) by road from central Gulf Shores in light traffic.

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