via GoogleGrand National - Lake Course
Robert Trent Jones Sr. (1992)
Holes
18
Par
72
Yards
7,289
Peak Fee
$129
About Grand National - Lake Course
Robert Trent Jones Sr. routed the Lake Course at Grand National in 1992, the crown jewel of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, a 26-course, 11-site public-access network that's the largest linked golf project in the world. The course is built on 600-acre Lake Saugahatchee, with 12 of 18 holes hugging the shoreline. Jones Sr. called the Grand National site "the single greatest natural site for golf" he had ever seen. Golf Digest ranked the Lake Course 8th on America's 100 Greatest Public Courses (2023-24) and 11th for 2025-26. Both Lake and Links courses appear on Golf Digest's Top 50 Affordable Courses and the magazine's "Super Value" Places to Play list. Grand National has hosted more championship events than any other public-access property in America, NCAA D1 Men's and Women's National Championships, LPGA Tour, Symetra Tour, Korn Ferry Tour, and PGA Tour. For a buddies trip that wants marquee golf without the Pinehurst or Pebble price tag, the RTJ Trail is the answer, and Grand National is its flagship.
How much does it cost to play Grand National - Lake Course?
Grand National - Lake Course's peak-season green fee is around $129 per round. Off-peak rates vary by season. Call the pro shop for current shoulder pricing. Cart, range balls, and caddie fees are typically separate. Estimate the full Robert Trent Jones Trail trip cost
What is Grand National - Lake Course known for?
Grand National - Lake Course has earned Golf Digest America's 100 Greatest Public Courses #8. It's one of 4 nationally ranked courses at Robert Trent Jones Trail in Scramble's catalog.
- 🏆Golf Digest America's 100 Greatest Public Courses #8, Golf Digest
Who designed Grand National - Lake Course?
Grand National - Lake Course was designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr., opening in 1992. The par-72 layout plays 7,289 yards from the back tees. Grand National - Lake Course is part of Robert Trent Jones Trail in Scramble's catalog of independently researched courses.
Where is Grand National - Lake Course?
Grand National - Lake Course is located at 3000 Robert Trent Jones Trail, Opelika, AL 36801, USA. The nearest major airport is Birmingham (BHM).
3000 Robert Trent Jones Trail, Opelika, AL 36801, USA
Also at Robert Trent Jones Trail
Course data sourced from GolfCourseAPI, Google Places, and curated catalog research. Last updated when the underlying course record changed.
Published June 2026. Updated when the data or Scramble’s recommendations change.