Florence Golf Courses

Golfing in Florence, Alabama

Why roll down a river when you can be rolling down a fairway in Florence, AL? A thriving river city known for blues music, fishing, and breath taking outdoor landscapes, Florence flourishes with abundant wildlife, night life, and, of course, links life. Florence is home to the inspiring Helen Keller and Golf Digest’s 27^th toughest golf course, Fighting Joe, so be certain that you bring your best and expect nothing less. With much of Florence’s past and current livelihood centering around the water it only follows reason that golf courses implement ample water hazards and the mighty Tennessee River into their course design.  Because Fighting Joe is the first Robert Trent Jones Trail course to break 8000 yards, travelers are recommended to bring their long sticks and then recuperate at the prestigious Marriott Shoals Hotel & Spa. Sure, any golf getaway can be fun, but come see why Florence is one of the best golf destinations around.
 

GolfThere.com's Fast Facts: 

1. Professionals wanted. Wage your own private battle on Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, Fighting Joe ranked the 27th toughest golf course in the nation by Golf Digest.
2. Get Schooled in music and golf.  Play The Schoolmaster or sing along to the classics whether you visit the Alabama Music Hall of Fame, or any number of local music halls in this paragon of Blues history.
3. Gorgeous outdoor scenery will have every golfer admiring their shot in contrast to majestic river banks, serene forests, and statuesque bluffs.
4. Hooked drives won't be the only thing making a splash in the Tennessee River. Trade a putter for a lure and rod with some of the best fishing in Alabama.
5. Live high on the hog in the Marriott Shoals Hotel & Spa, or rough it on the river with some of the best campgrounds in the state.