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up to 10 high class golf courses in 14 days with green fees included.
Enjoy the warm southern sunshine and legendary deep south hospitality
on the ultimate USA golfing fly drive package.
Introduction
Have the golf experience of a lifetime! The New York
Times calls it “some of the best public golf on Earth!”
Play all 10 courses, each a unique challenge. Enjoy the warm sunshine
with weather in the 60s by March and summer days an average in
the low 80s. Welcome to the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, 10
premier golf courses throughout Alabama carefully designed by
legendary course architect Robert Trent Jones to “partake
of the natural topography.” All of the courses are complemented
with elegant lodging to complement your great golf experience.
Standard accommodations are also available.
Dr. David Bonner, the genius behind the Robert Trent Jones Golf
Trail wanted a trail that would stand the test of time and post
major tests of golf for years to come. “No one talks about
or remembers the easy courses. What lodges in the mind is the
one brilliant shot that (momentarily) conquers a tough hole.”
If anyone in your party doesn’t elect to play golf on some
or all of the days, there is a myriad of things to see and do
at each of the destinations. Or they can just choose to relax
at the spa or the pool.
If you don’t have the time to play all 10 courses on one
trip, select the locations you want to include and we’ll
customize a trip to specifically suit your needs. You also have
the flexibility to choose the season in which you want to take
your trip since these courses can be played year round. Winter
generally requires only a sweater or light jacket to be comfortable.
Come to Alabama to enjoy this once in a lifetime experience.
Itinerary summary
- Atlanta – 1 night
Budget Grade – Best
Western Hotel Airport South
Superior Grade – Westin Atlanta
- Huntsville – 1 night
Budget Grade - Best Western
Rocket City Inn
Superior Grade - The Westin Huntsville
Play golf course - Hampton Cove (River Course)
 Muscle
Shoals – 1 night
Budget Grade - Best Western Fairwinds Inn
Superior Grade - Marriott Shoals Hotel & Spa
Play golf course - The Shoals (Fighting Joe Course)
- Birmingham – 2 nights
Budget Grade - Best Western Mountain Brook
Superior Grade - Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort
Play golf course - Oxmoor Valley (Ridge Course) &
Hoover (Ross Bridge Course)
- Montgomery – 2 nights
Budget Grade - Best Western Hope Hull Montgomery
Superior Grade - Marriott Prattville Hotel
Play golf course - Capitol Hill (The Judge Course)
- Greenville – 1 night
Budget Grade - Best Western Inn
Superior Grade - Camellia House Bed & Breakfast
Play golf course - Cambrian Ridge Course
- Mobile – 2 nights
Budget Grade - Best Western Battleship Inn
Superior Grade - Renaissance Battle House Hotel
Play golf course - Magnolia Grove (The Falls Course)
- Dothan – 1 night
Budget Grade - Best Western Dothan Inn
Superior Grade - Sweet Gun Bottom Bed & Breakfast
Play golf course - Highland Oaks (Marshwood Nine &
Magnolia Nine)
- Auburn – 1 night
Budget Grade - Best Western
Auburn University
Superior Grade - Marriott Opelika Hotel
Play golf course - Grand National (Links Course)
- Anniston – 1 night
Budget Grade - Best Western Gadsen Hotel
Superior Grade - The Victoria, A Country Inn
Play golf course - Silver Lakes (Heartbreaker Nine &
Backbreaker Nine)
- Atlanta – 1 night
Budget Grade - Best Western Hotel Airport South
Superior Grade - Westin Atlanta
Flights
Complete North America are happy to offer a choice of
all major scheduled airlines operating between the U.K. and North
America. We have negotiated special inclusive tour rates exclusive
to Complete North America for this itinerary with British Airways,
giving you a great deal on non-stop flights with one of the finest
carriers in the world. Should you be interested we can also extend
special reduced travel rates in British Airways World Traveller
Plus, Club World and FIRST
Accommodation
We offer 2 levels of accommodation standard for this
package. Our budget package utilizes the tried and tested motels
and hotels of the well known chain Best Western. When choosing
budget accommodation we feel the assurance of uniform hospitality
standards required by all properties under the Best Western umbrella
represents the best value for money for our customers. Our Superior
group of hotels offers improved facilities more impressive surroundings
and a general upgrade in the standards of customer service available.
We would be more than happy to provide a personalized proposal
offering a mix and match of budget and superior accommodation
or any other hotels in the Alabama region you might like us to
propose for you.
Sometimes the hotels named in this itinerary are not available
at the time of booking. Under these circumstances Complete North
America will book alternative accommodation of a similar standard.
Such changes will be confirmed in writing to you at the time of
booking confirmation. If you are not completely happy with the
alternative hotel we will happily discuss other possibilities
with you in the same location.
Financial Protection
By booking this complete package with Complete North
America you benefit from reduced rates on flights, accommodation
and car rental along with complete financial protection. We are
fully bonded with the Civil Aviation Authority and this package
is ATOL protected under ATOL No.5368.
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| Day 1 |
Depart
London Heathrow – 1500
Arrive Atlanta – 1905
Journey Time – 9 hours 5 minutes
On arrival collect you rental vehicle
from the airport and proceed to your chosen hotel. Alternatively
we can arrange for you to collect your vehicle the following morning
and in such cases we would be happy to assist with a meet and
transfer to your chosen hotel.
Welcome to Atlanta, capital of the New South. The impressive
gold dome of the Georgia state capital now presides over a contemporary
city, the fastest growing new center for young professionals and
multicultural residents in the country. You can still find glimpses
of the Old South, but they are greatly overshadowed by sophisticated
shopping, great art museums, the CNN Center, the Olympic complex
and major league sports. If there’s time this afternoon,
take the Inside CNN Atlanta Studio Tour to watch the anchors and
producers who changed how news is broadcast around the world.
Explore a bit of Buckhead, with some of the most luxurious shopping
around Lenox Square, before for trying some of the great food
the south is famous for.
Standard accommodations: Best Western Hotel and Suites
Airport South
Deluxe accommodations: Westin Atlanta/Buckhead
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| Day 2 |
Atlanta – Huntsville
– 218 miles / 3 hours 40 minutes.
Spend the morning exploring more of Atlanta.
As soon as you’re ready, head for Huntsville so you’re
well positioned to play golf tomorrow morning.
Standard accommodations: Best Western Rocket City Inn
and Suites, Huntsville
Deluxe accommodations: The Westin Huntsville
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| Day 3 |
Huntsville
- Muscle Shoals – 69 miles / 1 hour 20 minutes
Today you’ll have your first tremendous golf experience
on the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Hampton Cove. The 18-hole
River Course is the only Robert Trent Jones layout without a single
bunker. It was built the way courses were done long ago —
the dirt merely pushed up to create the greens and the tees, leaving
all else, including the massive oak trees, as is.
Huntsville is also home to the Alabama Constitution Village,
Burritt on the Mountain Living Museum, Cathedral Caverns and the
not to be missed, US Space and Rocket Center, where you can see
the space shuttle program up close and personal.
Late this afternoon, take the short drive to Muscle Shoals to
be in place to play the Fighting Joe course in the morning.
Standard accommodations: Best Western Fairwinds Inn,
Muscle Shoals
Deluxe accommodations: Marriott Shoals Hotel and Spa
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| Day 4 |
Muscle
Shoals – Birmingham / 112 miles / 2 hours
Southerners always love a good story and the The Shoals certainly
has one. The Fighting Joe course was named after General Joseph
“Fighting Joe” Wheeler, the only Confederate General
to attain the same rank later in the United States Army. General
Wheeler’s intense desire to show that Southerners could
be counted on as citizens of the US prompted him to volunteer
at the age of 62 for service in the Spanish-American War. Going
the distance, the Fighting Joe course was the first to break 8,000
yards. The 18th hole overlooking Wilson lake could distract you
with its beauty.
The Muscle Shoals/Florence Alabama area is also home to 12 different
themed trails ranging from Arts and Culture, the Civil War and
Spas and Fitness locations to Outdoor Recreation. Enjoy which
ever theme you select to explore and then head for Birmingham.
Standard accommodations: Best Western Mountain Brook
Deluxe accommodations: Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort
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| Day 5 |
Birmingham
Staying in Birmingham for two nights will give you a break from
driving and allow you to play two great golf courses located just
two miles apart. Sculpted from the peaks and valleys of the Appalachians,
the Ridge Course at Oxmoor Valley has scenic forests, numerous
creeks and challenging elevation changes. The Par 5 12th hole
is buttressed with a shelf of exposed shale rock excavated when
this area was mined.
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| Day 6 |
Birmingham
– Montgomery – 91 miles / 1 hour 30 minutes
The Ross Bridge Golf Course at Hoover, right outside of Birmingham,
designed for tournament play, stretches across 8,200 yards spread
over 330 acres, meandering around the Ross Bridge Golf Resort
and Spa. Ten holes play along the banks of two man made lakes
connected by a spectacular waterfall dropping 80 feet between
the 9th and 18th greens. A gristmill added to the waterfall reflects
the history of this old mining site. Golf at its absolute finest.
Birmingham is also home to a diverse collection of attractions
ranging from the Talladega Speedway and the Birmingham Civil Rights
Institute to the Birmingham Museum of Art, one of the largest
in the southeast and locations on the Hank Williams Trail.
Standard accommodations: Best Western Hope Hull Montgomery
Deluxe accommodations: Marriott Prattville Hotel and Conference
Center/Capitol Hill
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Prattville
The Capitol Hill at Prattville, the site of your next golf experience,
is right outside of Montgomery. The Judge course offers stunning
views alongside the 200 acre glistening backwaters of the Alabama
River. The first tee lies 200 feet above the fairway overlooking
the Alabama River and the Montgomery skyline. With 14 holes adjoining
the water and a stunning bulkhead island green, the Judge is described
as simply magnificent.
Montgomery, the capital of Alabama, is filled with attractions
ranging from Civil Rights to Hank Williams and the Civil War and
everything in between.
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| Day 8 |
Montgomery
- Greenville – 45 miles / 45 minutes
You have two options to play the Cambrian Ridge course in Greenville
today. You can either stay another night in Montgomery since Greenville
is only a 45 minute drive away, or plan to spend the night in
a lovely Bed and Breakfast in the Greenville area. At Cambrian
Ridge, the Canyon nine was carved from a former hunting preserve
starts with a 501 yard par four that drops 200 feet from tee to
fairway. The Sherling nine was named by Golf Digest as the third
best public course in America in 1994.
Standard accommodations: Best Western Inn Greenville
Deluxe accommodations: Camellia House Bed and Breakfast
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| Day 9 |
Greenville
- Mobile – 126 miles / 2 hours
Today you’ll be heading to the deepest of the Deep South
in Mobile where you can count on moss-draped live oaks and the
sweet smell of magnolia blossoms. Since you will be staying in
Mobile more than one night, you can take time off from golf and
enjoy the wonderful gulf shores area. When you do get to playing
golf, Mobile is considered one of the ten best areas in the country
by Golf Digest to play year round.
Founded in 1702 as the original capital of the Louisiana Territory,
few cities can boast such rich history Mobile. Fortunately all
of it survived Hurricane Katrina well. Remember when you talk
to the locals that the city’s name is “Mo-beel”
given the soft emphasis on the second syllable by its French founders.
Having lived under six different flags, culture, “cul-cha,”
as they call it here, is a rich conglomeration of influences.
Try the goodies of Tiny Diny, the tallest meringue on their coconut
cream pie, Pollman’s Bake Shop Brownies or Three Georges
chocolates. Bailey’s Restaurant invented the West Indies
Salad and Wintzell’s Oyster House has been serving them
“fried, stewed or nude” since 1928. Fort Conde, right
next to the tourism bureau is a must see, along with Bellingrath
Gardens.
Standard accommodations: Best Western Battleship Inn
Deluxe accommodations: The Renaissance Battle House Hotel
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| Day 10 |
Mobile
The Falls Course at Magnolia Grove with large, liberally contoured
greens and massive cloverleaf bunkers. On the 10th, a 570-yard
par five and possibly the best strategic hole in the course,
a waterfall cascades across stairsteps just beneath a contoured
green that falls eight feet from front to back.
This afternoon or tomorrow morning before leaving Mobile, we
suggest taking one of the five boat tours available in Mobile.
Each boat tour provides relaxing and informative sightseeing
and discovery cruises. Swamp tours offer a view of the unique
natural resources of the Mobile-Tensaw Delta, where you can
learn about the more than 250 species of birds, 230 species
of fish, alligator, bald eagle, black bear, and other wildlife
inhabiting this mystical area. The "Southern Belle",
docked at Bellingrath Gardens and Home provides a 45-minute
scenic cruise of the Fowl River and its abundant wildlife. On
the Delta Explorer located at Blakeley State Park, you can experience
the Delta in a covered eco-tour boat, complete with bench seating
and rest room facility. The Airboat Express explores Mobile
Bay and the Tensaw River Delta. Wildland Expedition's "Gator
Bait" tour shoves off from the Chickasaw Marina, where
Captain Gene Burrell takes you miles into the swamps of Mobile
Bay and the river delta in a secure motor-driven pirogue. Burrell
is an expert who enlightens, entertains and introduces you to
the myriad of birds, fish, mammals and a few of his "gator
friends" who inhabit the area.
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Mobile – Dothan – 197 miles / 3 hours
20 minutes
Relax in Mobile this morning. When you’re ready, make
the drive to Dothan to be in place to well positioned to play
Highland Oaks in the morning.
Standard accommodations: Best Western Dothan Inn and
Suites
Deluxe accommodations: Sweet Gun Bottom Bed & Breakfast
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| Day 12 |
Dothan – Auburn – 119 miles / 2 hours
35 minutes
At Highland Oaks in Dothan, you’ll be playing one of
the less played courses in the system, even though it features
some of the longest and most classically designed holes on the
Trail. The Marshwood nine has a mammoth par five sixth hole.
Specimen magnolia trees dot the Magnolia nine which is reached
by a 1,000 foot bridge spanning a marsh filled with lichen dappled
trees.
Dothan was also the home of Dr. George Washington Carver, the
famous scientist and botanist who is responsible for the economic
growth of agriculture in the south after the Civil War through
diversification of crops beyond cotton. From Dothan, you’ll
be traveling north to Auburn this afternoon.
Standard accommodations: Best Western Auburn University
Convention Center
Deluxe accommodations: Auburn Marriott Opelika Hotel and Conference
Center at Grand National
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| Day 13 |
Auburn – Anniston – 95 miles / 2
hours 15 minutes
Robert Trent Jones considered the site of the Grand National
course in Auburn the single greatest site for a golf complex
he had ever seen. You’ll be playing the Links Course where
32 of the 54 holes are right on the lakeshore. This course is
considered by golfers to be without a single weakness.
Auburn is also home to the famous Auburn University, where
visitors can tour the Julie Collins Smith Museum of Art and
the Donald E. Davis Arboretum and browse the historic downtown.
When you’re ready take the short drive to Anniston to
be positioned for your final day of golf.
Standard accommodations: Best Western Gadsen Hotel
and Suites
Deluxe accommodations: The Victoria, A Country Inn
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Anniston – Atlanta – 88 miles / 1
hour 30 minutes
Your last day of golf may be your most scenic. Silver Lakes
sits at the edge of the Talladega National Forest against the
foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. The Heartbreaker is
considered the most challenging nine on the Trail when played
from the championship tees. The Backbreaker boasts beautiful
views of the Appalachian mountain foothills. From Anniston this
afternoon, it’s on to Atlanta.
Standard accommodations: BW Hotel and
Suites Airport South
Deluxe accommodations: Westin Atlanta/Buckhead
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Enjoy a leisurely day, the mall shopping at Buckhead
is a great choice to pick a few bargains before packing your
cases and returning your rental car to the airport for your
flight home.
You can rest assured that you have had a golf experience that
is second to none and one that few people get to play all the
way through.
Depart Atlanta – 2115
Arrive London Heathrow – 1015
Journey Time – 8 hours
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Trent Jones Golf Trail Flydrive - Photo Album
We are pleased to be able to display a selection of photographs
from this Flydrive
Prices (in Pounds Sterling)
Prices on application – From £1599
per person*
*Double occupancy in ‘Standard’
accommodation – based upon early December 2010 departure
Note: Single, Triple, Quad
and child prices also available on request.
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This tour includes;
- Roundtrip non-stop scheduled flights with British Airways
- UK Airport Taxes
- 14 nights room only accommodation as stipulated or similar
including tax.
- Breakfast each morning at standard accommodation (and selected
superior accommodations).
- 14 days economy car rental based on Alamo ‘Gold. Click
here for details. .
- Pre-reserved tee times and prepaid golf at each of 10 Robert
Trent Jones Golf Trail Official Courses
- A Comprehensive Personal Travel Portfolio with customised
maps and driving directions, a story/itinerary and detailed
information about things to see and do at each of your destinations
in Alabama. 24/7 live staff availability, should the unexpected
occur.
- Due to the varying and frequently changing fuel surcharges
imposed by all carriers from time to time the costs above do
not include these charges. Any applicable charge will be confirmed
to you at the time of enquiry or booking.
Weekend stays in Atlanta.
Stated prices include the weekday rate for the Westin
Atlanta. Should either stay in Atlanta fall on Friday, Saturday
or Sunday nights, the price for the superior package will be adjusted
accordingly.
Cart Rental, Green Fees & Tee Off Times Policy
Prices do not include required cart rental not included
in green fees or any incidental charges that result from the particular
dates selected. Tee time reservations can be arranged up to 120
days in advance. No refunds will be issued directly to customers
for weather circumstances, conditions or unanticipated “acts
of God.” Some courses have black out dates due to already
scheduled tournament play and scheduled course maintenance. We
will work diligently to minimise the impact of these dates.
Weather
Alabama offers generally warm year round temperatures
if a little humid in the summer months. The coastal region around
Mobile is subject to Hurricane activity generally from August
to October. During these periods you are advised to monitor the
local news and weather. Evacuation procedures are well drilled
and you will be advised to leave any area under threat in plenty
of time along designated evacuation routes. It should be kept
in mind that a Hurricane is a generally rare occurrence and our
24/7 telephone support will be utilized to make alternative arrangements
should this ever happen.
Hotel Availability
Sometimes the hotels named in this itinerary are not
available at the time of booking. Under these circumstances Complete
North America will book alternative accommodation of a similar
standard. Such changes will be confirmed in writing to you at
the time of booking confirmation. If you are not completely happy
with the alternative hotel we will happily discuss other possibilities
with you in the same location.
Hotel Upgrades
We have offered 2 levels of accommodation for you to
choose from. The reference to budget and superior categories is
our own opinion and does not reflect any official rating. If you
seek luxury properties in any of these areas please contact us
to discuss options.
Best days to travel, special requests and flight upgrades
- British Airways operate non-stop flights daily so subject
to availability you can select the travel date that best suits
you. Should you wish to fly with an alternative carrier we would
also be happy to prepare a quote for you.
- We have exceptional deals on upgrades with British Airways
to World Traveller Plus, Club World and FIRST.
- We have discounted prices for British Airways regional flights
to Heathrow, please ask for details and if you are flying from
Northern Ireland or Republic of Ireland? Read
about special deals for connecting flights here.
Car Rental in America
The car rental included in this package is based on the Alamo
'Gold' rate which represents the mose inclusive rate you can buy.
For a full breakdown of just exactly what this rate includes,
a full explanation of all inclusions and information on cars please
visit our car rental section by clicking on the link below.
As part of our agreement with Alamo we are able to offer you
GPS Satellite Navigation as an optional extra that must be pre-booked.
For more information on this click the link below.
Travel Insurance
Whilst it is not compulsory to take our travel insurance, it's
imperative that you do not travel without comprehensive travel
insurance. Our adult premium is £49 per person for 2 weeks
(Age restrictions do apply), however we do have rates for family
policies and annual travel insurance, please call for details.
In all cases taking our travel insurance will require acceptance
of the medical health declaration and all pre-existing conditions
should be declared to the insurance company.
All travellers must hold a full 10 year machine readable
British Passport and have no criminal convictions to travel to
the United States without the need for a visa. For more details
on passport requirements please visit www.usembassy.org.uk
Ready to book?
Call our booking
line on 0845 263 7100
(Mon-Fri. 09.00-18.00 or Sat 10.00-17.00)
A member of our team will be happy to answer any
questions you have before processing your booking and the initial
non-refundable deposit payment of £150.00 per person. We
will endeavour to secure your flights and take care of any special
meal requests during this call. The remaining components of your
holiday will be put in place and a written 'Confirmation/Invoice'
detailing everything we have confirmed on your behalf will be
sent by regular mail along with a receipt for the deposit to your
nominated contact address. We try to complete this whole process
within 7- 10 working days of accepting your order and deposit,
however meeting this target is very much dependant on the speed
of response from our hotel and tour partners in North America.
Please note - By agreeing to pay a
deposit you are instructing us to commence with the booking of
your holiday arrangements and as such you enter into an agreement
with Complete North America Limited. This agreement is governed
by our standard booking conditions a copy of which is available
to you at anytime and included with your written holiday confirmation.
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0845 263 7100
Complete North America Limited,
Colwick Quays Business Park,
Private Road No.2,
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