RTJ Trail
Capitol Hill Senator
Links-influenced tournament golf
Senator is the cleanest tournament-style option at Capitol Hill and often the most enjoyable for stronger groups. It is open, wind-exposed, and better for match play than players expect.
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The take
Senator is the cleanest tournament-style option at Capitol Hill and often the most enjoyable for stronger groups. It is open, wind-exposed, and better for match play than players expect.
Best for
Groups that want this course to anchor the trip.
Watch out
Less visual shock than Judge
How to play it
Pair it with Judge. That is the Capitol Hill double.
Course intelligence
What you need to know
Strengths
- Strong tournament pedigree
- Good match-play course
- More playable than Judge
- Excellent 36-hole pairing.
Watch-outs
- Less visual shock than Judge
- Wind can make it one-dimensional
- Not as distinctive for casual players.
Signature holes
2, 5, 10, 17.
Book it right
Cost, access, and timing
Green fees
Standard RTJ Trail site rates vary by season; confirm current rates direct.
Best season
Spring: Best mix of playable temperatures and turf conditions, with storm risk.
Caddies / walking
This is a cart-forward destination.
Booking move
Start with the routing corridor, then book anchor tee times, then hotels.
Weather read
Pick the right window.
Spring: Best mix of playable temperatures and turf conditions, with storm risk.
Jan
59F / 40F
Sun Mixed; rain Medium
Feb
62F / 43F
Sun Mixed; rain Medium
Mar
68F / 49F
Sun Good; rain Medium
Apr
75F / 56F
Sun Best; rain Medium
May
82F / 64F
Sun Good; rain Medium
Jun
88F / 72F
Sun Hot; rain High
Google review
5/5 - 5 months ago
Of the 3 courses here, this was my first time playing the Legislator. It was just reopened after some renovations. It's like a tale of two courses The front fairways are a bit wide but the back is tight. You can't miss by much on the back or it's down a hill or a canyon. The gree
Of the 3 courses here, this was my first time playing the Legislator. It was just reopened after some renovations. It's like a tale of two courses The front fairways are a bit wide but the back is tight. You can't miss by much on the back or it's down a hill or a canyon. The gree
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Google review
5/5 - 8 months ago
This place is a golfer’s dream. 3 18 holes full courses (only played 2). The two we played were completely different designs and both were fabulous. Greens were fast but not unfair.
I can’t wait to go back!!!
This place is a golfer’s dream. 3 18 holes full courses (only played 2). The two we played were completely different designs and both were fabulous. Greens were fast but not unfair.
I can’t wait to go back!!!
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5/5 - 2 months ago
My wife took a golf lesson with Jeremy Gilbert. Very helpful and nice to work with. Highly recommend
My wife took a golf lesson with Jeremy Gilbert. Very helpful and nice to work with. Highly recommend
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Use Capitol Hill Senator as one piece of the RTJ Trail trip. Build the routing, compare the destination, or ask how it fits your group.
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