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3.4
193 Reviews (193)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
3.0
Value
3.7
Layout
3.4
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.5
71.3%
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 70
Length 6435 yards
Slope 126
Rating 71.5

Windham Golf Course is tucked away in Connecticut's northeast corner, enjoying a classic New England setting. Formerly known as Willimantic C.C. and The University Club of Connecticut, the original nine holes opened in 1922 and the championship golf course that exists now was completed in the 1960s. Like many of the golf courses built during that time, The Windham Golf Course's greens are smaller than on modern golf courses and they are subtly contoured. The traditional layout also features narrow fairways lined with mature oak trees and there are three that are bordered by natural spring ponds. Bunkers are strategically placed on 15 holes. The front nine provides some scoring opportunities, which you'll need before facing the tougher back nine.

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Course Details

Year Built 1922
Golf Season April - December

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs No

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Accepted
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Reviews

3.4
193 Reviews (193)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 10
Patio Dining 9
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 8
Elevation Changes 6
This course/club is great for:
Locals 13
Walkers 11
Beginners 7
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 10
In the 'Burbs 6

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Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

much improved

New owners have made some great improvements all around: greens, bunkers, fairways, tee boxes. Trimmed backed trees that used to hang over the fairways. Changed the order of the holes. #3 is not #18 for example. Didn't have time to visit the restaurant, but I personally know the carpenter and he does great work. I will return.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

WORK IN PROGRESS

The course is under new management and they are upgrading the fairways and clubhouse. Holes are clearly marked and fairways nice and wide. Wasn't too sure as where the cart drop was after playing 18. It is not marked.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Solid course

They have changed it a bit and it is getting much nicer. I was just annoyed by sprinklers being on as we were approaching greens but other than that I paid 25 and would definitely do it again.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

course os getting better

they are asking way to much play. if they go down on their price they will get more players 62 for weekend play way too much. 50 at most for weekend play otherwise they will stay dead

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Windham

got a great deal - course was in good shape, not great, a little dry & some of the tee-boxes need grass & water. greens were in good shape. course was layed out well - everything is right in front of you.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Poor weather
Used cart

WORK IN PROGRESS

COURSE UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT. A LOT OF WORK BEING DONE ON THE COURSE AND CLUBHOUSE. BUNKERS HAVE BEEN GREATLY IMPROVED. COURSE IS IN PRETTY GOOD SHAPE WITH POOR AREAS BEING ADDRESSED. STILL A FUN PLAY WITH A GOOD MIX OF HOLES.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Green grass

New owner sending money on club house lol instead of course. Course in Ok shape for late July it was Green!!!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Windam GC 22Jul2014

Greens and fairways in great condition. Rough had many bare areas and overall was cut too low to be a problem for the accomplished player.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Windham club golf now

It was my first time using golf now.. Ended up saving 7$ Per person and I got to use a cart . I usually walk. 18 holes for 25$. Good course would play again and I will searching golf now for more good deals

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good course

Course length was short from championship tees. Course played well, but pace of play was slow.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Beautiful day

The course was in great shape, greens were very smooth and the ball rolled nicely. Fairways well maintained, rough was spotty (bare spots, and clumpy grass). Light winds, but a perfect golf day--will be back!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

great value

Greens were in great shape. The course layout is a little strange. It's hard to find the next hole sometimes.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

improving

it is nice to see money being put back in to the course. I have played this course since I was a kid and the last few years it went downhill. the conditions have improved this year and it is once again worth the money! the staff was friendly and beverage carts were out on the course. very positive moves in the right direction.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

Commuters all around

This course was in general a nice and challenging course. However, there are some things that someone going for their first time here should know.

1. The course is set up so that much of it is run through by pretty fast moving automobile traffic. Much of the round that I played was done while surrounded by loud car noise. Also, there are a couple spots where you will need to tee off through adjacent roads that have cars passing through.

2. The course is under new management. This new management has changed the order of the holes. Unfortunately, those of us using a gps app like golflogix will be unable to get the most out of it since the app has not been updated with the new hole order setup.

3. As previously stated, the course is under new management and is also undergoing some construction. There was quite a bit of noise generated by this (which is understandable), but more important was that the place seemed kind of unorganized and confusing. I had a hard time finding the pro shop or any other facilities you'd expect to see at a golf course. Hopefully these things are improved upon as the construction gets completed.

Not a terrible experience. Worth playing. Just some things that people should be aware of in advance.

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

new owner/facility

Course is under new ownership and therefore they have changed some of the holes around. This created a little confusion at times when looking for the bext hole. The facilities are being re-done and by june 5th they will have the grand opening. Price for 18 with a cart was great but otherwise didnt enjoy the layout.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

great service

Plain and simple... I messed up booking and they still honored my needs. Nice old course. Good conditions. Excellent customer service. I would go back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

An ok course in ok condition

Played the U Club this morning for the first time ever. It was quite cold this morning, so the course was empty and I flew through 18 holes in just over 2 hours. The routing of the course is decent: there are a few very interesting holes - #9, 10, 12, 15, 16, and 17 leap to mind immediately. There are, however, quite a few ordinary and forgettable holes on the front 9.

The conditioning of the course was ok, but not particularly good. The biggest problem is that it doesn't look like anyone has cleared leaves in weeks. A couple of holes (I'm looking at you #9) even had heavy leaf cover in the fairways, making it nearly impossible to find even a well-struck drive. The greens were inconsistent - some shaggy, others pressed and hard as rocks - and so were the bunkers - some had adequate sand, others looked as though they hadn't been raked in months. All in all, I would say that the U. Club is a perfectly adequate course. It could, with proper conditioning, be quite enjoyable; but the course design is ordinary enough that the course could never become a truly excellent course.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

NICE COURSE

THIS COURSE IS IN GOOD CONDITION. THE DAY I PLAYED, THERE WAS NO EFFORT TO RID THE COURSE OF LEAVES.
FUN HITTING THE BALL OVER A ROAD.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course needs work.

5 or 6 holes need attention, appears no updates made in years. Some fairways were nice. Greens very nice.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course but needs some work removing leaves

I felt the course was in good overall shape but there were a lot of leaves on the course.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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