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Where to Stay · Dothan, AL

Where to stay for the Press Thornton Future Masters

Hotels near Dothan Country Club, played each June. On-site resort rooms, nearby inns, extended-stay suites, and budget picks, with approximate drive times so you can weigh location against cost.

Dothan Country Club, Dothan, AL

Before you book

The field runs about 500 players from 10-and-under through the 15-18 division, and the tournament fills a small city's hotel supply for the better part of a week. Book on the Ross Clark Circle corridor as soon as your division's schedule is confirmed rather than waiting for the pairings to post.

The event is staggered by age group across roughly an eight-day window in late June, so not every family needs the same nights. Confirm your specific division's dates before locking in a full week's stay.

Dothan's hotel supply has historically run short of tournament demand, and the club and the community have a long history of housing players in members' homes during peak years. Fewer families do this today than in the tournament's early decades, but it still happens informally. If hotel rooms are tight for your dates, ask the tournament office directly rather than assuming a room block exists.

Closest to the club

Ross Clark Circle is Dothan's commercial loop road and sits a short drive from the club on S Cherokee Ave. These two are the nearest chain options to downtown.

Midscale

about 8 minutes from the club by car

Free hot breakfast and a heated indoor pool. One of the closer Ross Clark Circle hotels to downtown Dothan.

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Courtyard by Marriott Dothan

Ross Clark Circle, Dothan

Upscale

about 8 minutes from the club by car

On-site Bistro dining and a fitness center. Breakfast is not included, unlike most other hotels on this list.

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Midscale along the Ross Clark Circle / US-231 corridor

The bulk of Dothan's chain hotel supply sits along Ross Clark Circle and Montgomery Highway, both a short drive from the club with easy access to US-231.

Hampton Inn & Suites Dothan

Montgomery Highway, Dothan

Midscale

about 10 minutes from the club by car

Free hot breakfast, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. Off US-231 on Dothan's north side.

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Midscale

about 10 minutes from the club by car

Free breakfast and an outdoor pool, with rooms including a microwave and coffee maker.

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Midscale

about 10 minutes from the club by car

Hot breakfast buffet, outdoor pool, and fitness center, positioned off US-231 and US-431.

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Extended-stay for families

Two options with kitchens or kitchenettes for families staying the full week, both on Ross Clark Circle.

Candlewood Suites Dothan

Ross Clark Circle, Dothan

Extended stay

about 8 minutes from the club by car

Full-size kitchens, free guest laundry, and workspaces in every suite. No daily breakfast, which is typical for the brand.

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InTown Suites Extended Stay Dothan AL

Ross Clark Circle, Dothan

Extended stay

about 8 minutes from the club by car

Kitchenettes with a refrigerator, stovetop, and microwave, plus weekly housekeeping. Priced by the week, which suits a full tournament stay.

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Family logistics

Dothan Regional Airport (DHN) has limited commercial service. Many families fly into a larger airport and drive in; Northwest Florida Beaches International (ECP) and Montgomery Regional (MGM) are both roughly 1.5 to 2 hours away by car.
The Ross Clark Circle and Montgomery Highway hotel corridor runs alongside Dothan's main retail strip, so groceries, pharmacies, and casual restaurants are all a short drive from any hotel on this list.
All of the hotels above sit within a similar 8- to 10-minute drive of the club, so the choice mostly comes down to budget and whether you need a kitchen rather than proximity.
Candlewood Suites and InTown Suites are the only two with kitchens or kitchenettes, useful for feeding multiple juniors across a week-long event without eating out every meal.
Because divisions are staggered across the week, check your player's specific tee times before booking; younger divisions often play earlier in the window than the 15-18 age group.
If you're interested in host family housing, contact the Future Masters tournament office directly. It isn't a formally published program, so availability varies year to year.

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Where to stay for the Future Masters: FAQ

How far are the hotels from Dothan Country Club?

Nearly all of Dothan's chain hotels sit along Ross Clark Circle or Montgomery Highway, both about 8 to 10 minutes from the club by car. There isn't a hotel directly adjacent to the club itself.

When should you book lodging for the Future Masters?

Book as soon as your player's division and dates are confirmed. With roughly 500 players in the field during a single week, Dothan's hotel supply is limited relative to demand, especially in the 15-18 age group.

Is there an official tournament hotel or discounted rate?

A current, officially published host-hotel or discounted-rate program was not confirmed on the tournament's own site as of this writing. Contact the Future Masters tournament office directly for the latest information before booking.

Does the Future Masters still use host family housing?

Historically, Dothan Country Club members and other local families have housed players when hotel rooms ran short, a tradition documented in coverage of the tournament's history. Fewer families do this today, and it isn't a formally coordinated program, so ask the tournament office directly if you're interested.