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Year-Round Golf in Auburn-Opelika

Year-Round Golf in Auburn-Opelika

Auburn-Opelika is the coolest college town in the South, according to us, and one of the top cities in America to live, according to CNN. Easy to get to and easy to love, it’s a perfect choice for a golf getaway. Grab your clubs and follow the world-renowned Robert Trent Jones Trail right over to Opelika. You’ll find Grand National Golf Course, the site Jones himself proclaimed “the single greates
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More Than a Golf Getaway

More Than a Golf Getaway

by Sarah Beth Mullins Auburn-Opelika Tourism

Looking for more than a golf getaway? Visit Auburn–Opelika and enjoy a weekend of golf, local food and drinks all steeped in tradition. The Auburn-Opelika area is home to six different golf courses, two breweries and distillery, many local dining options, and the Auburn University campus, more than enough to keep you and your family entertained for the weekend.
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Auburn/Opelika Hotel Becoming a Marriott Resort

Auburn/Opelika Hotel Becoming a Marriott Resort

by Bill Lang Auburn/Opelika Marriott at Grand National

Currently ranked as one of the top five Marriott Hotels in North and South America (out of 365) for guest satisfaction, the Auburn/Opelika Marriott at Grand National is about to join an even more elite group. In 2018 the property will become a Marriott Resort, one of 54 worldwide and only 17 in the United States.
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Barbasol Basics

Barbasol Basics

by Lexy Sedillo Auburn-Opelika Tourism Bureau

The 3rd Barbasol Championship at Grand National will be held on Thursday, July 20, until Sunday, July 23. The full field of golfers will include PGA tour golfers and Alabama professionals. The winner will again receive 300 FedEx Cup points. Below is everything you need to know after you purchase your tickets:
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RTJ Celebrates 25 Years

RTJ Celebrates 25 Years

by Brooke Peace Harris Auburn-Opelika Tourism Bureau

The Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Grand National is celebrating 25 years. Since 1992, RTJ has seen a lot of pars, birdies, sunshine and few eagles too!
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