The RTJ Shoals is in the upper northwest corner of Alabama near Muscle Shoals between the Wheeler and Wilson Dams on the Tennessee River with 36 holes.

Fighting Joe plays somewhat like a links track but with a few stands of trees along the broad, undulating fairways bordered by tall fescue grasses. Water hazards and sand bunkers are the dominant features here rendering Joe a shot maker's layout. It's an unbelievable 8,092 yards from the back tees, 78.8/138, course/slope ratings with four shorter tees.

The Schoolmaster is out over generally level, river bottom land and a traditional, parkland design with broad, tree lined fairways along the natural topography of the Tennessee River with a stunning finish at 18 on the high bluffs over the River. It's 7,971 yards from the tips, 78.0/143, course/slope ratings with four shorter tees.