Chesley Oaks Golf Course

The rolling terrain of north-central Alabama creates natural elevation changes that designer Robert Trent Jones Sr. exploited masterfully, with several holes playing across dramatic ravines that demand precise carry shots. Water comes into play on nearly half the layout, including a particularly memorable par-3 where the green sits on a peninsula surrounded by a serpentine creek. At under $50 for peak rates, this represents exceptional value for Jones pedigree in a region where such design quality typically commands resort prices.