MCLEMORE RESORT / THE KEEP above sea level and features the dramatic 18th cliffside hole that is ranked as one of the best in the world. The newest addition is The Keep, which is situated on the eastern cliff side of Lookout Mountain. It’s even designed to be walked, which only adds to the enjoyment. Jones said the course was good enough to host a major. McLemore also has The Cairn, a six-hole short course designed by Bergin and provides fun for the family or as a short-game tuneup. The resort has 245 rooms, including 21 suites, that will pamper every visitor. And the views are outstanding. ■ McLemoreResort.com RTJ TRAIL The Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail pro-vides exceptional public golf at sites throughout Alabama. There are 468 holes at 11 different sites scattered from Muscle Shoals to Mobile. Not only are the RTJ courses outstand-ing — they were all designed by Hall of Fame architect Robert Trent Jones Sr. — but they are budget-friendly, kept in superb condition all year and fun to play. Many of the RTJ Trail destinations have multiple courses. You can stay in RTJ TRAIL / HIGHLAND OAKS RTJ TRAIL / CAMBRIAN RIDGE NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 27
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