Golf Alabama's RTJ Trail and Stay in Style with Oster Golf Houses By Brian Weis

Golf Alabama's RTJ Trail and Stay in Style with Oster Golf Houses

Private Home Rental VBRO for Golf Vacation

By Brian Weis

If you're planning a golf trip to Alabama, the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail should be at the top of your list. With over 400 holes spread across 11 sites, it's one of the most ambitious golf projects in the country - and it's packed with great value, strong layouts, and true Southern hospitality. But where you stay can make or break the trip. That's where Oster Golf Houses comes in.

These private home rentals are not your average Air BNB's. They're custom-built for golf groups and perfectly located near RTJ Trail courses. You get comfort, space, and serious hang time after your round. And right now, Rick at Oster Golf Houses is running an exclusive midweek deal for 2025: Rent Two Nights, Get One Night Free. Just book Sunday-Wednesday, mention "GOLFTRIPS" in the comments, and that third night is yours-no charge.

Where to Play: Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail Highlights

Here's a look at some of the top RTJ Trail stops paired with nearby Oster Golf Houses for easy planning:

Capitol Hill (Prattville)
Courses: The Judge, The Legislator, The Senator
Why play here: Dramatic elevation changes and water views of the Alabama River make Capitol Hill a standout. The Senator is a pure links-style layout, and The Judge opens with one of the most photographed holes in the South.
More Info: www.rtjgolf.com/courses/capitol-hill

Oster Golf House - Capitol Hill
Location: Prattville, AL
Details: This 8-bedroom house is a short drive to the course. Plenty of space for big groups, a game room, putting green, and firepit make it a great base for your trip.
Book: www.ostergolfhouses.com

Grand National (Opelika/Auburn)
Courses: Lake, Links, Short
Why play here: Lake course is ranked one of the top public courses in the country. Views of Lake Saugahatchee are nonstop, and the par-3s on both courses are worth the trip alone.
More Info: rtjgolf.com/courses/grand-national

Oster Golf House - Grand National
Location: Opelika, AL
Details: Just minutes from Grand National, this house sleeps 8-12 golfers. Big open spaces, a stocked kitchen, and outdoor seating area for post-round drinks.
Book: www.ostergolfhouses.com

Oxmoor Valley & Ross Bridge (Birmingham/Hoover)
Courses: Ridge, Valley, Ross Bridge
Why play here: Ross Bridge is a beast at over 8,000 yards, and Oxmoor Valley delivers elevation and forested fairways. It's a great 1-2 punch.
More Info: www.rtjgolf.com/courses/oxmoor-valley | www.rtjgolf.com/courses/ross-bridge

Oster Golf House - Oxmoor Valley
Location: Hoover, AL
Details: This location offers easy access to both Ross Bridge and Oxmoor Valley. Multiple bedrooms, an outdoor deck, and grill area round out the setup.
Book: www.ostergolfhouses.com

Where to Stay: Oster Golf Houses

Oster Golf Houses are purpose-built for golfers. You won't find tiny hotel rooms or stuffy lobbies here. These are large private homes with room for your entire group. Full kitchens, big living areas, outdoor grills, firepits, and often even putting greens or game rooms.

Each house is close to a Trail stop, so you can maximize your time on the course and off it. And don't forget that midweek special: rent Sunday to Wednesday, stay three nights, pay for two. Just mention "GOLFTRIPS" in the booking comments.

Check availability and book online:
Book: www.ostergolfhouses.com

Things to Do Along the Way

Craft Beer and Distilleries
Check out local brews like Avondale Brewing in Birmingham or Red Clay Brewing in Opelika. Or head to Clyde May's Distillery in Troy to sip on Alabama-style whiskey.

Casinos & Gaming
Wind Creek Casino in Wetumpka is just a short drive from Capitol Hill and offers table games, slots, and entertainment.

College Town Energy
Auburn is minutes from Grand National, with plenty of college town eats, bars, and sports energy if you're traveling during football season.

Getting There

Airports:
* Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM) - 20 mins to Capitol Hill

* Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (BHM) - 30 mins to Oxmoor Valley

* Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 1.5 hours to Grand National

Driving Distances:

* Atlanta to Opelika: 1.5 hours

* Birmingham to Prattville: 1.5 hours

* Montgomery to Hoover: 1.5 hours

If you're ready to tee it up along the RTJ Trail, make your stay just as memorable with a house built for golf trips. Check the calendar, grab that midweek deal, and bring your crew.

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Revised: 04/01/2025 - Article Viewed 353 Times

About: Brian Weis

Brian Weis is the mastermind behind GolfTrips.com, a vast network of golf travel and directory sites covering everything from the rolling fairways of Wisconsin to the sunbaked desert layouts of Arizona. If there’s a golf destination worth visiting, chances are, Brian has written about it, played it, or at the very least, found a way to justify a "business trip" there.

As a card-carrying member of the Golf Writers Association of America (GWAA), International Network of Golf (ING), Golf Travel Writers of America (GTWA), International Golf Travel Writers Association (IGTWA), and The Society of Hickory Golfers (SoHG), Brian has the credentials to prove that talking about golf is his full-time job. In 2016, his peers even handed him The Shaheen Cup, a prestigious award in golf travel writing—essentially the Masters green jacket for guys who don’t hit the range but still know where the best 19th holes are.

Brian’s love for golf goes way back. As a kid, he competed in junior and high school golf, only to realize that his dreams of a college golf scholarship had about the same odds as a 30-handicap making a hole-in-one. Instead, he took the more practical route—working on the West Bend Country Club grounds crew to fund his University of Wisconsin education. Little did he know that mowing greens and fixing divots would one day lead to a career writing about the best courses on the planet.

In 2004, Brian turned his golf passion into a business, launching GolfWisconsin.com. Three years later, he expanded his vision, and GolfTrips.com was born—a one-stop shop for golf travel junkies looking for their next tee time. Today, his empire spans all 50 states, and 20+ international destinations.

On the course, Brian is a weekend warrior who oscillates between a 5 and 9 handicap, depending on how much he's been traveling (or how generous he’s feeling with his scorecard). His signature move" A high, soft fade that his playing partners affectionately (or not-so-affectionately) call "The Weis Slice." But when he catches one clean, his 300+ yard drives remind everyone that while he may write about golf for a living, he can still send a ball into the next zip code with the best of them.

Whether he’s hunting down the best public courses, digging up hidden gems, or simply outdriving his buddies, Brian Weis is living proof that golf is more than a game—it’s a way of life.