Birmingham, AL. We all spent a weekend in 'Bama recently, sampling a few of the Robert Trent Jones Trail courses. Oxmoor, a bit to the southwest of downtown Birmingham has two 18-holers, plus an executive course. While both courses (Ridge and Valley) are worth playing, the Ridge course was tremendous. Wicked fairways drop off on both sides, big elevations up and down, water traps teasing. This course was a mental game. Everything was well-maintained, and the staff was friendly and accommodating. And, best of all, one of us finished with the putt of his life.