Lives
Connecticut
Handicap
5-9
Skill
Advanced
Plays
Once a week

Review Statistics

Average Rating

3.5
3.5
Total 4 Reviews

Rating Breakdown

4 Reviews
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
0
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Recommended Courses
4
Not Recommended Courses
0
Helpful Votes Count
1
Not Helpful Votes Count
1
First Review
07/29/2016
Last Review
04/25/2018

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The Ranch Golf Club

Played On 04/23/2018
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Very Nice Course. Some Stuff Needs Some Work.

1. Course is great when the course conditions are on, most of the year they are. The bunkers have way too many rocks. And please let folks know when you sand the greens. Maybe even offer a small break on the price - not even a mention of it in the clubhouse. That's no good service.

2. My mistake... I left my range finder in a cart. So yes, I'm left to someone else's good will to turn it in to the shop. If a golfer took it... pox on them. If the course's staff is putting in their pocket... This place has another issue with management.

3. The place is a great course. A little work and it's top notch. You can find some excellent deals online, and I've had some real fun playing, having a beer after the round, and met some real great folks. Go check it out.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Good Course, Worth a Visit

Blackledge - Gilead, is the in my opinion the better of Blackledge's two courses. It is worth a visit, but there's nothing spectacular about the course, they keep the course in good condition, the pace of play is never really a problem, and the staff is plenty friendly. They've managed to cut back some growth on some holes, but they need some further maintenance, and need to consider some major tree removal. Too many holes are lost ball oblivion if your just a little wayward.

But give it a try. You can find some nice deals online. It's easily a place you can play a few times a season for good priced round.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate

The Ranch Golf Club

Played On 08/09/2016
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Course, Great deal, Go play!

The Ranch has everything you need in a course. Some challenging holes, some scoring holes, great views, great conditions, and a very nice facility. It's worth the money - try to find the deals online - makes it even better.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 09/06/2016

Hey "dgsmith09" thank you so much for the positive review! We appreciate all the kind words about the course and hope to see you again soon!

Gillette Ridge

Played On 07/28/2016
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Good to See Them Open, Needs Some Extra Care

First off, be prepared for a mix up in the pro shop if you book on Golf Now, they seem to be having some problems figuring out that they have been paid. They were very friendly dealing with the issue.

Starters & Cart Runners didn't have a clue. Thankfully the players all seemed to pair up. Starters were sending out 2-somes after 2-somes, then wanted me to go as a single? Made a great 4-some with others on the first tee. 5:15 pace needs help... on a Thursday afternoon!

The course is getting back into good shape. I'd imagine the miss management of the past and the 2 years shut down hurt the conditions. They seem to be making a real effort to building a fine course once again.

If you find a good deal on GN, give it a try, it's worth it. Full rate, I'm not sure about that yet.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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