Photo of RTJ Golf Trail: Capitol Hill (Senator course)

Robert Trent Jones Golf Courses at Capitol Hill

2600 Constitution Ave,

Prattville, Alabama AL 36066

  • Office

    +1 (800) 949 4444
  • Pro shop

    +1 (334) 285 1114
  • Golf pro

    Robbie Blackwell (Director of Instruction)
  • Academy

    RTJ Academy at Capitol Hill

About the course

  • The Course:

    18 holes. Links-style. Undulating terrain - a few slopes to climb.

  • Surroundings:

    Rural countryside and woodland.

  • Designer:

    Robert Trent Jones Sr.

Back
tees
Club
tees
Front
tees
Yards
7697
6132
5122
Par
72
72
72
SSS or slope
76.6
67.6
68.8

At the same location:

The three 18-hole championship courses at Capitol Hill are: Judge course (par-72; 7794 yds from back tees); Legislator course (par-72; 7417 yds); Senator course (par-72; 7697 yds).

Location

Latitude:

32.448511

Longitude:

-86.396923

How to get there:

8 miles NW of Montgomery

From the I-65 (approx 8 miles NW of Montgomery) take exit 179 (Cobbs Ford Road) and follow Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail signs for 3 miles to golf clubhouse.

RTJ Golf Trail: Capitol Hill (Senator course)

4-star: Above average course - well worth a visit.

Est. 1992

RTJ Golf Trail - Capitol Hill (Senator course): Clearly this Senator, the third excellent course at Capitol Hill on the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, has roots that lie in Britain or Ireland, such are its open, rolling, links-style characteristics. All the traditional seaside links features are here in abundance, only the sea views are missing.

The terrain is treeless and expansive, with hills and mounds concealing many of the greens from the tee; the dune-like mounding and 250 / 150 yard marker posts providing your line from the tee. With narrow tumbling fairways, clinging semi-rough and ball-swallowing knee-high grass on top of the mounds, this is a layout that challenges and tests both amateurs and professionals alike.

Small, round, pot bunkers are liberally scattered along the relatively narrow fairways, which lead you to undulating greens that are sometimes elevated, sometimes tucked in between the dunes. In classic Scottish fashion, the par-4 3rd hole and par-3 7th share a double-green.

The Senator is a hugely enjoyable links-style golf course that weaves its way through treeless hills and mounds, all very reminiscent of playing the famous links of St Andrews or Ballybunion - most especially if the wind blows. If played from the tips at 7697 yards, the Senator becomes truly penal - more akin too Carnoustie, or should that be Car-nastie!

Stay&Play at Capitol Hill: luxury onsite accommodation available, see Where2Stay section below.

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Visitors

Who can play and when?

Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.

Must book in advance. Bookings can be made directly with each course or via Central Reservations on +1 (800) 949 4444 (toll free) or +1 (205) 942 0444 or e-mail to reservationsrequest@rtj.com.

Green fees

Visitor fee, 18-holes at peak times in high season: c.$95. Golf cart included.

Contact club for full details, discounts, packages, etc. [Last updated: 2024].

Other information

Walking permitted. Golf carts available to rent.

Practice facilities

Excellent. Capitol Hill features an innovative circular driving range with a diameter of 400 yards.

Did you know?

Between 2007 and 2016 the Senator course at Capitol Hill played host to the LPGA Tour's Navistar Classic. Among others, Lexi Thompson, Lorena Ochoa, Stacy Lewis and Ariya Jutanugarn were all winners here.

About the RTJ Golf Trail: see Did You Know section for Capitol Hill's Judge course.

Where2Stay

  • Marriott Hotel and Conference Center at Capitol Hill

    2500 Legends Circle, Prattville, AL 36066

    +1 (334) 290 1235

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    A luxury retreat, designed to provide the perfect balance of business and pleasure. The hotel is set in 1,600 lushly wooded acres, overlooking the Capitol Hill Golf Courses, and has a sophisticated design of stacked stone and wooden timbers, creating the feel of a private lodge.
    Directions: From I-65, north-east of Montgomery, take exit 179 (Cobbs Ford Rd), and head west. After o.5 miles, at traffic light turn left and hotel is on the left after a few hundred yards.

    • Golf at this hotel:

      Capitol Hill (Judge, Legislator and Senator courses)

    • Golf within 5 miles:

      No

    • Golf within 20 miles:

      Lagoon Park

  • Hampton Inn - PrattvilleAAA 2-diamonds

    2585 Cobb's Hill Place, Prattville, AL 36066

    +1 (334) 285 6767

    Visit website

    DIRECTIONS : From I-65, north-west of Montgomery, take exit 179 (Cobbs Ford Road). The hotel is located on the west side of freeway.

    • Golf at this hotel:

      No

    • Golf within 5 miles:

      Capitol Hill (Judge, Legislator and Senator courses)

    • Golf within 20 miles:

      Lagoon Park

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