Birmingham Golf Trip Planning Guide
The Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail's Oxmoor Valley sits minutes from a downtown that's become one of the South's best food cities. Big elevation changes on former mining land, James Beard-winning restaurants, and a revitalized nightlife scene make Birmingham a value-packed surprise.
Quick Facts
Spring, Fall
BHM (20 min drive)
$30–$140
$200/night
1 of 4
~$255/person
Sample 3-Day Itinerary
Here's a realistic 3-day itinerary for a group golf trip to Birmingham. Every venue below is real and pulled from our curated database — no filler.
Day 1
Ross Bridge (RTJ Trail) — parkland, $80–$140 · 4.6★
One of the longest courses in the world, wrapped around a Renaissance resort with a waterfall between 9 and 18
Highlands Bar & Grill — upscale, $$$$ · 4.7★
Frank Stitt's James Beard-honored flagship — Birmingham's signature fine-dining splurge
Avondale Brewing / Avondale district — brewpub · Open late
Birmingham's brewery-and-bar district — walkable cluster of taprooms and music venues
Day 2
RTJ Golf Trail at Oxmoor Valley (Ridge Course) — mountain, $55–$95 · 4.5★
Dramatic elevation changes and heavy tree cover on former U.S. Steel land — the photogenic RTJ Trail headliner here
Barber Motorsports / Vintage Racing Museum — 2-3 hours, $25–$120/pp
World-class motorcycle museum and racetrack — go-karts and track experiences for gearheads
Saw's BBQ — bbq, $$ · 4.6★
Alabama-style smoked pork and the famous white-sauce chicken — peak group lunch
The Collins Bar — cocktail · Open late
Downtown craft-cocktail favorite with a periodic-table menu and easy crowd
Day 3
RTJ Golf Trail at Oxmoor Valley (Valley Course) — parkland, $50–$90 · 4.4★
Renovated in 2021 with new TifEagle greens — a flatter, more forgiving complement to the Ridge
Civil Rights District Walking Tour — 2-3 hours, $0–$40/pp
Powerful, easy downtown walk through the historic Civil Rights District
The Essential / Pizitz Food Hall — casual, $$ · 4.5★
Downtown food hall and adjacent bistros — everyone gets what they want, easy with 16
The Louis Bar (rooftop) — rooftop
Rooftop bar atop the Pizitz with skyline views — the kickoff spot
Course-by-Course Guide
Birmingham has 4 courses worth playing, including 1 bucket-list tier layout. 1 are walkable if you want to save on cart fees.
Where to Stay
Birmingham has 2 group-friendly lodging options in our database, starting at $200/night for the whole house.
$400–$1300 /night
Highland Park, Forest Park, or downtown — homes near the bars and restaurants
$200–$450 /night
Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort — stay on the RTJ Trail course
Group Dining Guide
4 restaurants vetted for group golf trips. Several can handle large parties without a reservation headache.
Highlands Bar & Grill
$$$$Frank Stitt's James Beard-honored flagship — Birmingham's signature fine-dining splurge
Saw's BBQ
$$Alabama-style smoked pork and the famous white-sauce chicken — peak group lunch
The Essential / Pizitz Food Hall
$$Downtown food hall and adjacent bistros — everyone gets what they want, easy with 16
Automatic Seafood & Oysters
$$$Buzzy modern seafood spot — Gulf oysters and a great cocktail program
Nightlife
4 bars curated for groups. 3 stay open past midnight.
Avondale Brewing / Avondale district
Late nightBirmingham's brewery-and-bar district — walkable cluster of taprooms and music venues
The Collins Bar
Late nightDowntown craft-cocktail favorite with a periodic-table menu and easy crowd
The Louis Bar (rooftop)
Rooftop bar atop the Pizitz with skyline views — the kickoff spot
The J. Clyde
Late nightFive Points beer-geek pub with a massive draft list and a porch
Activities Beyond Golf
3 off-course activities for rest days or afternoons.
Barber Motorsports / Vintage Racing Museum
World-class motorcycle museum and racetrack — go-karts and track experiences for gearheads
Civil Rights District Walking Tour
Powerful, easy downtown walk through the historic Civil Rights District
Avondale Brewery Tour
Tour and taproom crawl through Birmingham's craft-beer scene
Getting There
Fly into Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) — it's a 20-minute drive to Birmingham. For groups of 8+, consider booking a shuttle or party bus from the airport (local providers include Birmingham Party Bus and Magic City Limo). Renting two SUVs usually works for groups of 4-8.