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4.2
756 Reviews (756)
5 Stars
274
4 Stars
272
3 Stars
113
2 Stars
53
1 Stars
44
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.1
89.4%
Recommend this course
621 out of 756 reviews
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4.8
26 Reviews (26)
5 Stars
20
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.8
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.9
100.0%
Recommend this course
26 out of 26 reviews
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4.4
101 Reviews (101)
5 Stars
55
4 Stars
35
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.5
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
91.1%
Recommend this course
92 out of 101 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7191 yards
Slope 140
Rating 74.5

Gillette Ridge Golf Club in Bloomfield, just outside of Hartford, is an Arnold Palmer Signature course. It is one of the toughest rounds in all of New England. The course sprawls across a beautiful landscape covered with natural wetlands and forests of towering maples, oaks, and elm trees. There are strategically placed bunkers in addition to the natural challenges but they are not excessive. The wetlands come into play on almost half of the holes at Gillette Ridge Golf Club. The approaches to the greens are seemingly intimidating but as long as you don't hit short there is always bailout area on one side. Since each hole presents a unique challenge, there is not just one signature hole, but one of the most memorable holes is the par-5 second, a true risk-reward test that requires both length and accuracy.

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Course Details

Year Built 2004
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Golf Simulator Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities, Locker Rooms

Accolades

Reviews

4.2
756 Reviews (756)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 29
Patio Dining 22
19th Hole Scenic Views 9
Course Challenges Include:
Forced Carries 46
Water Hazards 42
Bunkers 38
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 42
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 28
Locals 18
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 38
In the 'Burbs 27
Worth the Drive 25

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Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course!

Excellent job clearing leaves. Great time. Would definitely book again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Full Disclosure

The layout for the course is very good but difficult for the average golfer. It was freshly aerated which should have been disclosed and rates significantly reduced due to condition of the course. It was putting plinko!

The staff was very friendly but not concerned with pace of play. We were on a 445 pace for a twosome in carts with 4 groups on the 16th hole when it began to rain and had to end the round early.

I would like to play here again when it is in good condition - bring lots of balls, the hazards keep sneaking up on you!

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice tract

Track is really nice , pro and staff were great
Would have given 5 stars all around but greens were punch little while ago . Not their fault
Will def go back

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Avoid

If you like 5 hour rounds and not being told about green aeration while still paying full price definitely come here! If management needs the business so badly that they can’t disclose that then maybe this course needs new management for the 4th time in the last 10 years.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 37
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Greens were aerated

When purchasing a tee time we should be notified that the greens have been aerated.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 32
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Booked for 18 we got there and we were told we could only play 9 due to aeration I never received an email or a phone call. , we were looking foward to play 18 if I had received a phone call we would have played 18 at a different course. The girl at the front desk was not friendly and useless. I feel the way this was handled we should have not even been charged to play 9 and the long wait. People in front of us and in back of us had the same problem so now so of course everything was backed up it took over 2 1:2 hours to play 9 holes, and the few times we’ve played there there’s never a starter..

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

Unannounced Aeration

We were disappointed to arrive at the course and find out that they were aerating the back nine greens that day. We had to play the front nine twice instead of a full 18. I believe that the course should have notified us ahead of time and given us an option to come another day to play the full course. The front nine was in good condition and challenging.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Finest public course in CT

This course became my favorite the first time I played it. Challenging but beautiful layout. Pristine fairways and greens. 5 star course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
4.0
Previously Played

Nice course but pace of play an issue

I’ve played here three times. And each time pace of play was an issue. Need to do a better job of spacing out tee times. Almost six hours for 18 is too much. Also the bunkers were basically just hard dirt. Other than that course is in good shape and the restaurant is very good

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Fun course, rude golfers with no class..

Course was in good shape and staff is always friendly and helpful.. My problem lies with the other people who play there, many are just flat out inconsiderate and lack simple golf etiquette. Any group of 3 or 4 players could care less about letting faster groups even 2-somes play through.. won't even acknowledge you and could care less about their slower round and its affect on pace of play for groups stuck behind them. Has happened too many times over the last 2-3 years when Ive played there that I know know it's not a random thing happening there. For that reason I dont see myself making the effort to go play there any time soon again..

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course, horrible, slow play, sand traps need sand.

I have always loved Gillette Ridge, such an interesting layout and great greens. This day, however, we had a three hour front nine and we left the course due to the sun setting in two and a half hours. We did receive a voucher for nine holes but I will never play there again on a weekend. Wonderful staff.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Coming back strong

Course was in great shape. Definitely has returned to its former status and condition. Bunkers were even in good shape which hasn’t been the case in the last few years. Good to see the course being returned to its former self.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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