Hawk's Landing Country Club
About
Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
---|---|---|---|---|
Blue | 70 | 5944 yards | 68.6 | 120 |
White | 70 | 5370 yards | 66.3 | 114 |
Gold | 70 | 4570 yards | 63.3 | 109 |
Red (W) | 71 | 4015 yards | 63.7 | 100 |
Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Blue M: 68.9/121 | 250 | 185 | 450 | 360 | 380 | 354 | 230 | 350 | 235 | 2794 | 410 | 305 | 160 | 480 | 400 | 465 | 180 | 475 | 190 | 3065 | 5859 |
White M: 66.5/114 W: 71.5/117 | 250 | 170 | 420 | 315 | 340 | 280 | 230 | 325 | 175 | 2505 | 385 | 275 | 150 | 450 | 385 | 450 | 160 | 450 | 165 | 2870 | 5375 |
Gold M: 63.2/109 W: 66.8/107 | 215 | 150 | 410 | 230 | 230 | 205 | 220 | 285 | 115 | 2060 | 320 | 200 | 140 | 420 | 350 | 330 | 130 | 425 | 155 | 2470 | 4530 |
Red W: 63.5/100 | 185 | 125 | 345 | 200 | 210 | 195 | 200 | 235 | 110 | 1805 | 270 | 185 | 100 | 400 | 290 | 310 | 120 | 350 | 135 | 2160 | 3965 |
Handicap | 14 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 17 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 9 | |||
Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 71 |
Handicap (W) | 10 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 17 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 9 |
Course Details
Rentals/Services
Practice/Instruction
Policies
Food & Beverage
Bar, Snacks, RestaurantAvailable Facilities
Clubhouse, Banquet FacilitiesAccolades
-
Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Connecticut (2022 #6)
Reviews
Reviewer Photos
-
The fourth is straightforward from the tee to this contoured and tricky-to-read putting surface. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/05/2023
-
Five is simply a classic downhill four-par. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/05/2023
-
In the late-afternoon shadows, the seventh hole looks inviting though its fairway is narrow. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/05/2023
-
Among the toughest par-3s in the state, the ninth is a Frankenstein’s monster of a golf hole. This view comes from fairway eight. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/05/2023
-
Twelve is a simple but good par-three that plays slightly uphill and over a small stream. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/05/2023
-
This snapping turtle, which I found situated near the stream alongside hole five, was not aggressive. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/05/2023
-
Framed by Connecticut woodland, the longish, par-3 second hole demands a good tee shot for a GIR. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 06/04/2023
-
The well-groomed fourth fairway glides uphill to a slightly-pitched green, which is guarded by a pair of flanking bunkers. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 06/04/2023
-
Five, my favorite hole on the front side, ends on a green complex that allows for run-up shots. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 06/04/2023
-
At the challenging dogleg-right sixth hole, part of the green’s backdrop are a pond and a pair of attractive homes. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 06/04/2023
-
Another view across the sixth green, with the first green and fairway behind. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 06/04/2023
-
The par-3 eighteenth may be non-traditional for a finishing hole, yet in its own right is a classic. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 06/04/2023
-
The 3rd fairway at HLGC wends its way past woods, a marshy depression, bunkers and clusters of tall trees–a short but feisty par-5. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 04/25/2023
-
Hole five plays downhill to a broad but still well-protected fairway that punishes errant drives. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 04/25/2023
-
This pond–fronting the sixth green–may seem to be owned by this pair of graceful swans. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 04/25/2023
-
Seven, a short and driveable four-par, plays steeply uphill to its fortified green complex. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 04/25/2023
-
Architect Geoffrey Cornish designed the ninth to be a brutal four-par that takes no prisoners: a watery grave awaits shots that fall short of its plateau green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 04/25/2023
-
A view of hole eleven, a drive-and-pitch affair yet one of my favorite holes at Hawk’s Landing. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 04/25/2023
-
Risk-reward holes, such as the driveable par-4 seventh, add an extra dimension to Hawk’s Landing. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 06/16/2022
-
View from behind the par-3 twelfth green, which sits on a small terrace above the small strip of fairway prefacing its putting surface. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 06/16/2022
-
Fourteen, a 400 yard par-4, should be a strategic proposition from tee to green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 06/16/2022
-
I met the course’s genial starter, Mr. Jack Fager, out on the fifteenth. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 06/16/2022
-
In the vicinity of green seventeen are plenty of hazards. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 06/16/2022
-
Eighteen, par-3, 190. The uphill closer has a lone bunker (not in view here) sitting short and right of its green. But it hardly needs it. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 06/16/2022
-
The first: Driveable, short par-4 with a well protected green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 05/25/2022
-
In late May, a pleasant, sunny view down the third fairway. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 05/25/2022
-
A tall tee at the fifth hole affords a clear view of the landing zone below. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 05/25/2022
-
The seventh tee and fairway, viewed from behind. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 05/25/2022
-
Seven again, ascending upward to its plateau green, where a foursome is putting out. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 05/25/2022
-
The par-three ninth will demand one of your best tee shots of the day. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 05/25/2022
-
HL’s fourth is a nice looking, short four-par that plays uphill all the way to the green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 04/15/2022
-
The fifth’s tee shot is dramatic–and the entire hole an excellent par-4. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 04/15/2022
-
A pond is set at the crook of the dogleg at hole six, a 354-yard challenger. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 04/15/2022
-
Seven is one of the best short four-pars I can think of in Connecticut. It’s risk-reward if you dare try to drive the green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 04/15/2022
-
The tee shot at nine (par-3, 235 from blues) must traverse a large pond and land upon a plateau green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 04/15/2022
-
At 18, you’re charged with another tough, long tee shot to an elevated green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 04/15/2022
Really?!?!?!
I understand fully we are all under the spell of Covid19!!!!!
My first time playing Hawks Landing was very disappointing. The layout is hard for us “amateurs” so why would they allow the rough throughout the entire course to be 2 to 3 inches. This is NOT the US Open! Example ... I had an awesome drive on a par 5. Nailed my approach. I get to the green and find my find 3 inches into the rough. I could barely see the ball. The driving fairways are tight on most holes. Trees everywhere. Water where you don’t expect if you are new to the course.
Pace of play was horrible. Actually had 3 groups on a par 3!! No Rangers all day.
The greens were in horrible shape. Many holes had our putts jumping and going offline.
Social distancing was not being observed on the bar deck that overlooks one of the green. Clearly 10 people were hooting and hollering all whilst sitting at the same tables. Very close
I still shot 89 with some awesome par saves.
I most likely will not return.
The course has come a long way
We play Hawks a great times a year and each time the conditions improve. Fairways and tee boxes were cut well and the greens were soft and receptive. The course plays short except for the par 3 7th that plays 260 uphill from the tips. Really ?? How many players can reach that ? Beyond that love the track. And a thumbs up for the 19th hole!!!
The best part of this course is the 19th hole
This is a very short course, 5944 yards from the tips, (5370 white, 4570 gold, 4015 red) but the tightness of the fairways, many water hazards, sand traps within driving distance off some of the tees and the small greens make it very challenging as did the first cut, which was at least 6-8 inches throughout the course. Most of the tee boxes were beat up and irregular. There were also a lot of old sand traps around the course that were filled in with grass making for more surprising problems. Traffic noise from the nearby interstate 84 was loud and annoying on 8 holes. There are a lot better courses nearby to play with better conditions and layout.
On the plus side, the staff was friendly and helpful in letting us bypass a women’s league that was starting just before our foursome. The 19th hole has very large, multi-level patio where bands play 4 nights and Sunday afternoon.
Nice variation of holes
Enjoyed open fairways fro most part and nice mix-very nice deck and outdoor bar for 19ths hole festivities. Easy of I-84.
Not bad
Course was in pretty good shape. A couple greens had significant dead spots, but most were in good condition and rolled true. Five par 3's is too many, but 4 of the 5 were very long from the blue tees.
Needs attention to detail. A little money but mostly labor to improve overall appearance.
With attention to detail the appearance and playability of this course would improve the experience of every player.
From what I saw, if would take very little money and some extra labor to greatly improve the golf course.
6,000 yds from blue, not 4400!
Course was tight. Very narrow fairways. Lots of long par 3s. 6 total. Par 5s were short, tight, and greens well guarded. Greens were hard and fast, a couple were aerated and generally poor. Worth checking out. Don't lose your head! Par 70.
Nice course but slow play
This is a fun course for golfers of many different skill levels. Lot's of GUR but you can tell the staff is doing everything in their power to maintain and improve the conditions where needed. I've played here a few times over the past year but this past round was extremely slow. It took us 5.5 hours to finish. We teed off 25 minutes late (1:05 for a 12:39 tee time). The starters let 3 twosomes out separately in front of us, without combining them so we found that to be odd, especially considering their acknowledgment of the slow play/back-up that was happening.
Great par 3
great little course. NIce resturant inside.Good foodwith large sandwiches.
Great course to sharpen your game
I enjoy playing this course. It offers a good mixture of easy and challenging holes for all level of golfers.
Great for All
Great course to play. Have played multiple times, and it was fun for me as a relatively new golfer, but still enjoyable for the more experienced members in our group. Also a great place for a lesson... John Vitale was wonderful!
If you can get it for $25.00 or less, well worth the money. The par 5s and a few other holes are very short.
If you can get it for $25.00 or less, well worth the money. The par 5s and a few other holes are very short. A few greens were slightly damaged but most were very nice. Great patio with outdoor TVs and heaters.
Much improved over last time I played there. (10+ yrs)
Was pleasently surprised at the changes to this course. Excellent redesign and improvements ongoing. Will play again.
Good course. Good value
The course was in decent shape. I have been playing it for a long time as I live in town.
The new improvements with the restaurant and the outside patio are real assets to this establishment.