Voted the #1 public golf facility in America by the readers of Golf World, Robert Trent Jones, Sr. is on record saying that Grand National was the single greatest natural site for golf he had ever seen. Grand National is built on 600-acre Lake Saugahatchee with 32 of the 54 holes draped along its filigreed shores. The complex delivers an extraordinary lakeside experience across three distinct 18-hole courses—each with its own character and drama. The Lake Course showcases one of the finest collections of par 3s in the country, anchored by the iconic island green 15th that plays 230 yards into swirling winds. The Links Course, despite its name, carves through trees with demanding doglegs and water hazards that punish imprecision, culminating in one of the toughest finishing holes on the Trail. The Short Course—an underrated gem with 18 par 3s—proves that short doesn't mean simple, with more than half its holes hugging the lake.
With countless awards and recognition from every major golf publication, Grand National stands out as perhaps the only property in the country to host the following events and tours: NCAA D1 Men's and Women's National Championships; LPGA Tour; Symetra Tour (LPGA); Korn Ferry Tour (PGA TOUR); PGA TOUR. Groups of golfers will find themselves on the same courses that have hosted major championships and professional tours. The setting is nothing short of breathtaking—lakefront vistas, mature trees lining fairways, and a genuine feeling of escape from the everyday. With exceptional quality at budget-friendly prices, this is a world-class facility that won't break the bank.
7,149 yards of lakeside beauty with 12 holes hugging the shore, anchored by a world-class quartet of par 3s and the signature island green 15th.
7,311 yards of tree-lined challenge with water and marsh throughout; a demanding test despite its name, featuring one of the toughest finishing holes on the Trail.
3,126 yards of 18 par-3 holes, with more than half touching the lake; an underrated gem that's one of the finest short courses in the nation.
<cite index="21-3,21-4">Auburn Marriott Opelika Resort & Spa at Grand National provides 221 updated rooms and exceptional services, facing Lake Saugahatchee.</cite> <cite index="21-8">Resort-style pools with bar service, as well as 8 tennis courts, 13 meeting rooms and the award-winning Spa at Grand National</cite> are available on-site, making it a full destination resort.