It is a bit shocking the Judge isn’t featured on major publication Top 100 public course lists as it is certainly one of the best public access courses in the South. Lastly, virtually everyone plays the course in a cart and the clubhouse is very classy, especially for a public course, with spot on service. The low lying location with lake water everywhere can make it difficult for the course to drain well so the fairway conditions are often soft and divots easy to take. The routing does not return to the clubhouse after front nine and water comes into play on the majority of the holes, though the last two holes are two of the weaker offering on the property. The par threes and par fives are particularly memorable although they could be too challenging for high handicappers due to some of the forced carries, especially if they aren’t playing the right tee box. In addition, there is a completely balanced number of holes that move left and move to the right as well as excellent balance in what direction the holes run exactly what you want for shot variety when the wind is blowing. In fact, the variety of hole lengths and shapes is exceptional with nearly 75 yards difference in length between the longest and shortest par three, over 100 yards difference between the longest and shortest par four, and over 150 yards difference on the par fives. The course never lets up with the layout testing every aspect of your game by challenging players with forced carries, fast greens, and shots of all lengths. It is by far the most photographed hole on the RTJ Trail and has even been used as a backdrop for wedding photos. The tone is set early with a dramatic opening tee shot that descends 200 feet to the fairway below and is flanked on the right by a lake. What to Expect: Like Wolf Creek in Mesquite, Nevada and Tobacco Road outside of Pinehurst, North Carolina that are known for their extreme layouts, the Judge course at Capitol Hill on Alabama’s Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail is a course patrons tend to love or hate and I love it. Photos: See additional photos of Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Capitol Hill (Judge) Grade A- Quick FactsĬost: $65.00 and up depending on the season Click for current ratesĬourse Website: Official Website - Visit Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Capitol Hill (Judge)'s official website by clicking on the link provided.ĭirections: Get here! - 2600 Constitution Avenue, Prattville, Alabama 36066 – UNITED STATES ![]() It may not be everyone’s flavor, but I loved the Judge course and you’d be amiss to leave it off a visit to the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail. With one of the most dramatic opening holes in golf followed by one testing shot after another, the Judge holds court on your game and will sentence those that aren’t up for the challenge. ![]() The Takeaway: Easily the most compelling public golf course in Alabama, the Judge at Capitol Hill is a ride you won’t soon forget.
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