GolfPass Icon
Rating Index Rating
Tooltip Information Icon
4.2
744 Reviews (744)
5 Stars
267
4 Stars
267
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
88.5%
Recommend this course
609 out of 744 reviews
Read Reviews
Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.7
25 Reviews (25)
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.8
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.8
96.0%
Recommend this course
24 out of 25 reviews
Read Reviews
Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.3
103 Reviews (103)
5 Stars
53
4 Stars
34
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.4
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.6
89.3%
Recommend this course
92 out of 103 reviews
Read Reviews

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.

Book a Tee Time at
Gillette Ridge Golf Club
Powered by GolfNow.com

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
744 Reviews (744)

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

Numbers based on reviews tagged with attribute.

Reviewer Photos

Advanced Filters
Overall Rating
Recommended
Handicap
Age
Type of Golfer
Gender
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Ctgolfer

Everyone from pro shop to the starter to the cart girl were outstanding. Pace was just around 4 hrs for 18. Can’t say enough good things about this day. Thanks Gillette. Will surely play again

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 49
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Some what Surprised

I was very surprised to find the course in pretty darn good condition after reading a couple of negative reviews. I did get a Hot Deal and used a $10 reward to get the $33 greens fee. I found the fairways and greens
in great shape. All of the traps were filled with sand and recently raked. The only thing I saw that someone might complain about was the edges of holes where grass had grown very long was recently cut down to six or inches. I like this course and will play it many more times this summer.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Riding recommended, but awesome experience

Ended up walking 10 miles due to stubborn friends and too many lost balls (my fault) but the course is in immaculate condition and very challenging but fun layout. Definitely bring your A game

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 24
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens were in very good shape and fast. Tee boxes were in terrible condition. Some of the fairways were pretty beat up.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 32
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Play on the weekdays

Weekend rounds at $105 are far from being a value. We played at $35 each for 18 with a cart. Course is a 6.5/10. Bunkers need slot of work and greens are still healing from early season aeration.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Used to be so good…. But

Used to be so good….

Played many rounds here over the years and this is the first time I was genuinely concerned for the shape the course is in. I get we had some rain the past couple of weeks, but other courses I played were fine so I assumed as such.

But a huge reason why I’m giving this a one star is because I had wrote about my experience in a Facebook group for golfers in CT.

Apparently the manager didn’t take that feedback very well and decided to call me. Sure he was giving me an explanation as to why the conditions were the way they were but then he proceeded on telling me that I can’t write things like that.

Didn’t know I wasn’t allowed to post honest feedback where others can see it.

Where it gets funnier is he assumed because I’m “young” that’s why I did that… but I’m 40 so there goes that.

Honestly, to be hounded like that and told that I can’t write reviews about them where others can see is actually quite ridiculous.

It was also extremely condescending on his part which I don’t appreciate and quite frankly, just inappropriate.

The real kicker is me paying $38 dollars for a “championship course”. Yes the layout is great but if the conditions were near championship level, I would happily pay more than that,

But thankfully between the course being in rough shape and the manager inappropriately calling me to complain about a review I wrote where others agreed with me.

Makes it a lot easier for me never to want to go back.

This surely deserves no stars. In his words “ we don’t need your business” … well feeling is mutual.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Course

I play a lot of different courses and meet up with new people. Someone told me I had to play this course.
Tee to Green a grate course.
Staff was very friendly from the gentleman that load our bags on the cart to the gentleman that cleaned our clubs after the round.
Young man behind the counter when I checked in was very professional and polite.
My wife and I went in to purchase a shirt after the round and the gentleman was very friendly.
We spoke with him for a short time before we left.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Bunkers unplayable

Not worth the money with the bunkers being in the condition they’re in.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Conditions were not good

Golf course was in ok shape considering it was April but the greens were awful. Bunkers were mud like consistency. Not what I expected for that kind of price point.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 54
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 54
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 49
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Green need help

The course is good except for the greens. Looks like they arerated last year and they have not recovered. Need to be sanded or something. Very very very bumpy and inconsistent. Love the place but come on man.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Nearby Courses
Bloomfield, Connecticut
Private
3.0
1
Bloomfield, Connecticut
Private
3.0
1
Bloomfield, Connecticut
Private
3.0
1
West Hartford, Connecticut
Private
3.0
2
West Hartford, Connecticut
Private
5.0
1
West Hartford, Connecticut
Private
5.0
1
West Hartford, Connecticut
Private
5.0
1
Bloomfield, Connecticut
Public/Municipal
4.2985882353
306
Hartford, Connecticut
Public
3.9846117647
33
Avon, Connecticut
Public
2.9781058824
472
Avon, Connecticut
Public
2.9781058824
472
Avon, Connecticut
Public
2.9781058824
472
Golf Packages

Shadowbrook Stay & Play Package

FROM $87 (USD)
TUNKHANNOCK, PA | Enjoy 3 nights' accommodations at Shadowbrook Resort and 2 rounds of golf at Shadowbrook Golf Course.

Seaview Stay & Play Golf Package

FROM $197 (USD)
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ | Enjoy 2 nights' accommodations at Seaview, A Dolce Hotel and 2 rounds of golf at Seaview Golf Club - Bay & Pines Courses.

Bear Trap Dunes Stay & Play Package

FROM $147 (USD)
BETHANY BEACH, DE | Enjoy 2 nights’ accommodations in a private residence within the Bear Trap Dunes community managed by 1st Choice Properties and 2 rounds of golf at Bear Trap Dunes Golf Club.

Lansdowne Resort Stay & Play Golf Package

FROM $247 (USD)
LEESBURG, VA | Enjoy 2 nights' accommodations at Lansdowne Resort and 2 rounds of golf at The Golf Club at Lansdowne - Greg Norman & Robert Trent Jones Jr. courses.
Now Reading