The Judge: Awaiting a ‘Jury’ of Golfers Very few golf courses have a first-tee experience which has true ‘shock & awe’ value and can maintain that standard of excellence throughout the entire round. The Judge course, along the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, is one of those. The Judge is actually one of three 18-hole courses at the RTJ’s Capitol Hill location, near Prattville. The other two courses, The Legislator and The Senator are complementary, attractive and affordable venues for golfers planning their next stay-and-play getaway. By Mike May The opening tee shot at The Judge features a 200foot drop from the tee down to the fairway. You have to see it to believe it! A well-struck tee shot from the first hole seems to drift forever and will create a visual memory that you will draw upon for the rest of your golfing life. The approach to the first green is influenced by water, as the Alabama River borders both the back and right side of the putting surface. While birdies at the first are more common than one would imagine, securing a par at the first is a perfect way to begin one’s journey at The Judge. The Judge provides everything that one can imagine or want in a golf course. The 6th is a par three featuring an island green, strategically placed water hazards.Water actually impacts play on six of the first seven holes and 14 in all. There are also a handful of doglegs, memorable short par fours, meandering par fives and delightful views of the surrounding countryside. Indiana Golf Journal
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