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RTJ Golf Trail at Magnolia Grove - Short Course

Par54
Tips3,140 yd
Rating / slope57.2 / 101
Green fees seen–
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Tees, rating and slope

TeeYardsMenWomen
Purple3,14057.2 / 10158.7 / 95
Orange2,73455.8 / 9857.4 / 93
White2,27954.2 / 9656.0 / 90
Teal1,82952.7 / 9254.6 / 87

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

Before you book

AccessPublic; book through RTJ online tee times or the shop.
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: tees/greens/rough aerification May 24-28 (14 days); greens aerification Aug 2-6 (14 days).
DesignerRobert Trent Jones Sr. / Roger Rulewich (RTJ Trail)
Opened1992
Style18-hole par-3 course, full-length par 3s (up to ~200+ yds) over marsh and water
Cartswalking allowed (RTJ FAQ)
Practiceshared Magnolia Grove range and putting greens
Dress codecollared, sleeved shirts; slacks or knee-length shorts
Drive from central Gulf Shores96 min (59.8 mi)
Phone251-645-0075
Address7001 Magnolia Grove Pkwy, Mobile, AL 36618

Local knowledge

  • A walkable add-on after a morning on Crossings or Falls - 18 full-length par 3s, not a pitch-and-putt.
  • Good for mixed-ability groups or a non-golfer partner learning the game.

Recognition

  • RTJ says Golf Digest named it the best par-3 course in America (year not given; not independently verified)

Questions golfers ask

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

From the back tees it measures 3,140 yards with a course rating of 57.2 and a slope of 101. 2/5 - par 54, 3,140 yds max (57.2/101), but these are real par 3s over marsh

How far ahead can you book RTJ Golf Trail at Magnolia Grove - Short 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 - Short Course from Gulf Shores?

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

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