4 Alabama golf courses ranked among most difficult in the nation—find out why

Golf continues to grow across the country since the beginning of the pandemic and that same trend is true in Alabama. The state is home to some of the best courses but also some of the most difficult courses.

According to the latest course ratings from the United States Golf Association (USGA), three Alabama courses rank in the top 20 toughest courses in the country. The state has four total in the top 100, all of them a part of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail.

Check out the state map below to see where the four courses are located then keep reading to find out more about the courses that made the list.

#14 The Shoals: Fighting Joe

• What: Fighting Joe course on Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail in Muscle Shoals
• Where: 990 Sunbelt Pkwy, Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
• USGA Rating: 79
• Distance: 8,092 yards from black tees
• Par: 72
• More info | Book a tee time

#15 Capitol Hill: The Judge

• What:The Judge course on Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Capitol Hill
• Where: 2600 Constitution Avenue, Prattville, AL 36066
• USGA Rating: 79
• Distance: 7,807 yards
• Par: 72
• More info | Book a tee time

#16 Ross Bridge Resort

• What: Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Ross Bridge
• Where: 4000 Grand Ave, Birmingham, AL 35226
• USGA Rating: 78
• Distance: 8,168 yards
• Par: 72
• More info | Book a tee time

#72 Silver Lakes: Backbreaker + Heartbreaker

• What: Backbreaker + Heartbreaker courses on Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Silver Lakes
• Where: 1 Sunbelt Pkwy, Gadsden, AL 35905
• USGA Rating: 76
• Distance: 7,653 yards
• Par: 72
• More info | Book a tee time

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