is normally present and pot bunkers litter the fairways. Our journey ended at the RTJ Golf Trail at Grand National in Auburn-Opelika. Grand National has two championship courses, The Links and The Lake, plus a short course. Robert Trent Jones Sr. called this site the single greatest natural terrain for a golf course he had ever seen. Lake Saugahatchee comes into play on 32 of the 54 holes at Grand National. The onsite Marriott Golf Resort and Spa at Grand National offers great stay and play options. It also features lighted tennis and pickleball courts, a resort pool and tiki bar, plus a three-story luxurious spa. While in town, we were able to visit Auburn University’s football stadium and the new Rane Culinary Center at AU. This innovative center is educating the next generation of great chefs, sommeliers, brewers and those seeking careers in the hospitality industry. After our tours, drinks on the rooftop of the boutique Laurel Hotel began our
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