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Bill Homyak
Prattville
2018-04-10
$56 (cart included), played on Monday, May 2017 at 2:00 PM
I played this course in the afternoon. The Senator course is really the only links-style course on the Robert Trent Jones Trail. It features huge mounds that typically line both sides of the fairways. These mounds are covered with thick tall grass so this can affect play and the pace of play.
The layout is interesting but can be a bit monotonous such that you may not remember each and every hole after you finish your round. Greens can be a bit firm. Definitely a course you need to play a few times before you get the feel of it.
I would rank this course a bit low when comparing it to all the other great Trail courses. But, still a treat!
Would travel: 30-60 Miles, Vacation Worthy
Bottom line: I would play again, Better than average course for the area, Ranks with the best in this price level
Staff, Pro Shop, Layout, No Houses on Course, Clubhouse
$56 (cart included), played on Monday, May 2017 at 2:00 PM
I played this course in the afternoon. The Senator course is really the only links-style course on the Robert Trent Jones Trail. It features huge mounds that typically line both sides of the fairways. These mounds are covered with thick tall grass so this can affect play and the pace of play.
The layout is interesting but can be a bit monotonous such that you may not remember each and every hole after you finish your round. Greens can be a bit firm. Definitely a course you need to play a few times before you get the feel of it.
I would rank this course a bit low when comparing it to all the other great Trail courses. But, still a treat!