Blackledge Country Club - Anderson's Glen

Here is the letter I wrote to the Director of Golf Operations. He never replied.

Hi Kevin,

I am writing to voice my concerns over a round I played at your course today,
June 15. Let me begin by saying I understand Father's Day is a historically
busy golf day and I am aware your staff are not there to babysit course patrons.
That being said, I feel strongly enough to contact you right after returning
home from our round.

Through 9 play was slow but tolerable. After the turn the group two groups in
front of us began to really get out of hand. Their extreme slow play created a
bottle neck at the 10th hole that lasted approximately 20-30 minutes. On the
11th the group in front of us decided to hit into the egregiously slow group.
The slow group after having words with the other group let them play through on
a crowded course. They then took another nearly 20-30 minutes to play the par 5
12th. At this point we called for a ranger, and the group behind us (I learned
later# called for the ranger. The ranger came by 2 holes later and I do not
know what was said but it was not effective. Over the next couple holes we
witnessed the group trample bunkers and throw flagsticks on the green #actual
throw I did my best to repair the marks made with my divot tool). At 16 we
caught up with them on the green where you park right next to the players teeing
off. We noticed 2 players were visibly intoxicated and the younger two players
offered a half hearted apology for their slow play. At this point my partner
chastised them for their behavior and utter disregard for other players. To
this they mimicked him and drove off. At 17 they were intentionally slower then
at 18 the younger duo did donuts in their cart to patronize us. After our
drives on 18 they drove back and took our balls.

My friend called the clubhouse again to complain and was admittedly
frustrated/angry. The clubhouse manager hung up on him. We planned to go in to
the clubhouse to follow up, however, when we got to the parking lot the older
pair that was visibly drunk was their staring us down. We feared for the safety
of our vehicle if we left it or our own safety if we passed by them. This is
unlike any experience I have ever had golfing. I never write these letters, but
I should not have to feel unsafe playing the game I love. I am not sure the
remedy for this, my friend who I invited to play with me is already lost as a
customer for life. I like your course and have played their a handful of times
with my father who lives closer to the area. I am sorry to write you a book
here, but I wanted you to be apprised of the whole situation.

Definitely a must play. Great 18 hole course. Very challenging. You wont be disappointed.

Upon arrival at the course, it looked in great shape. It is a far walk from the parking lot to the pro shop to pay. Facilities were clean and nice. The staff member in the pro shop was friendly, knowledgable, and extremely courteous. Tee boxes were in very good shape, but there is little to no difference in length from Gold to White. The course conditions were very nice, with no disease on the greens. Pace of play can be a little slow. I saw no ranger monitoring pace and there were several walkers out on the course. Overall, its a very good value and i will be playing there again.

First time playing the Anderson Glen course loved it . Can't wait to go back to blackledge golf course and play either course , perfect greens !!!

Perfect weather day but this course is awful...no supervision out on the course...slow play...real shooting gallery with balls flying everywhere. Players around me had no idea how to play golf or how to act in this type of setting. Won't go back!

It was a lovely day, and the course was in good shape. But marring it was the extremely slow pace of play. My group of 3 on the front 9 waited on just about every hole, and on the back 9 I had to join up with another foursome just to avoid having to wait constantly. I saw a marshal just once. They space out the tee times every seven minutes. On a public course, on the weekend, that's just too frequent. Either use more marshals, or space out times so golfers aren't standing and waiting for as long as five minutes before every shot.

This course is pretty open but don't get too sloppy with your shots or you'll get punished...

Of the two courses, the Anderson Course has always been my favorite with its variety of challenging holes ... Number 11 should be the #1 handicap hole!

Overall, it was a very enjoyable round at The Blackledge Anderson course. Tee boxes, fairways and greens were in good condition. Rough was a little thick but that's how it's supposed to be. Great value for this course.

3.5 hrs for 9 holes, why were there available tee times if they were backe up all day according to staff. Very disappointed usually a good course

After 3 hours on the front nine I almost walked off. I should have because the back took 2.5. I didn't see a ranger all day.

Have played here many times. The course is not know for pushing pace of play - I've had more 5+ hour rounds than I can count. On the 9th tee a Ranger came up behind us and scolded us for slow play (even though we were not being pushed by the group behind us, and we were ready to finish the front 9 in 2 hrs, 20 min, which is lightning fast for this course). Saying we had 2+ holes empty in front of us. He was borderline rude. No "could you please increase your pace?", it was "you guys better get moving or I'll have to ask you to skip holes to catch up." We finished 9 in a hurry, only to find the group in front of us still on the 10th fairway, and the group in front of them on the 11th tee. I doubt I'll come back, too many other good options to subject myself to that baloney.

I`ve played this course for about the last ten years perhaps 5 times each year. The staff has always been very courteous and professional. The course
is well managed and is always in good condition but
what stands out to me most is how the managers always seem to make a serious effort to improve the appeal of the club and repair damage caused by weather quickly. Many very challenging holes, excellent facilities very cordial staff.

Nice course that is always challenging.
They are currently making springtime repairs. It should look really nice in another month or so.
Pace of play can be frustrating starting at hole 3.

Course is in great shape . It would be nice to see someone keeping the opening in between groups smaller.
Teed off on back (1hr 10 min) came around to front (2hr 20 min)
31/2 hrs not bad but front could have been the same if not for gaps between groups

The course is conveniently located, is in great shape and is easy enough for the beginner and tough enough for an advanced player.

Anderson layout is comfortable, traps need sand.
staff was friendly.

For being open for a week and with the cold the course was great!!! Well groomed greens were nice and fairway grass was good. I'll definitely be back threw the year!!! All employees were great!

The course has yet to recover from the winter. The fairways and rough hadn't started to grow as yet.
18 holes took just over 4 hours.

It was an EXTREMELY blustery day, British Open blustery. The course was in good shape considering how early in the season it was. A revamping of the approach to the 12th hole is a welcome sight.
This is my favorite course in Connecticut.