Sherling/Canyon at RTJ Golf Trail at Cambrian Ridge

The Sherling and Canyon nines at Cambrian Ridge form one of the 27-hole combinations at this Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail facility in Greenville, Alabama. Opened in 1993, Cambrian Ridge was designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. with Roger Rulewich and represents one of the Trail's signature properties, built on rolling terrain in south-central Alabama's pine and hardwood forests. The site's natural elevation changes—unusual for the region—gave Jones opportunities to create dramatic holes across varied topography.

The Sherling nine takes its name from the property's pastoral character, with holes routed through more open, meadow-like settings where the land rolls gently. The Canyon nine reflects the more dramatic terrain, where several holes play along and across ravines and creek corridors that cut through the property. Jones employed his characteristic design elements throughout: expansive bunker complexes, large undulating greens, and strategic water hazards. The routing takes advantage of elevation changes to create downhill tee shots and uphill approaches that emphasize both visual drama and strategic variety.

Cambrian Ridge is part of Alabama's Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, a public-access network of courses developed in the 1990s to promote tourism and economic development. The facility offers three nine-hole courses that can be combined into different 18-hole layouts, with Sherling/Canyon representing one of the more popular pairings. The course serves both resort guests and daily-fee players, maintaining the Trail's mission of providing championship-caliber golf at accessible rates.