The French founded the first European settlement in
Alabama with the establishment of Mobile in 1702. Southern Alabama was
French from 1702 to 1763, part of British West Florida from 1763 to 1780,
and part of Spanish West Florida from 1780 to 1814. Northern and central
Alabama was part of British Georgia from 1763 to 1783 and part of the
American Mississippi territory thereafter. Its statehood was delayed by the
lack of a coastline; rectified when Andrew Jackson captured Spanish Mobile
in 1814.
Today, Alabama offers up nearly 300 courses throughout
the state. While most golfers have heard of the Robert Trent Jones Golf
Trail that features 432 holes of golf at 10 different locations, you'll also
find plenty of others courses that offer a challenge to golfers of any age
or skill level.