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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
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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
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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
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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.

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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

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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
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Pace Excellent
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Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
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Amenities Excellent
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Skill Intermediate
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Great value! Price is fantastic for a course of this caliber. Too bad people don't fix ball marks! Nice layout of holes. Keeps your attention. Staff is great & bar is pretty well stocked. I drove 1 1/2 hours to get there and well worth it!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Cold weather
Used cart

Excellent for this time of year

Arrived early to my tee time but the staff were very accommodating and allowed me to join a threesome. Course for this time of year was in excellent condition. Had a great time!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Reviews 21
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Great staff

Everybody we dealt with and encountered were very friendly and helpful. Glad to be able to get a round in at the end of November. Looking forward to playing again, December's golf is next. ⛳️🎅

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 2
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I Recommend This Course
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Great warm mid November golf day

Nice course layout and hot value , was busy with other golfers after 12th hole due to nice weather day understandably
Didn’t get 18 holes in due to darkness but was fun day

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Round

60 degree in November. Staff was very friendly. Ranger was on duty and very active with keeping groups on pace. Conditions were good. Greens were great. Value for the price is unmatched. 10/10

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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5.0
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Great shape

The course is I. Great shape for mis November!! Greens were pretty good, very good.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Definitely would recommend..

Love this course. Only second time I've played it and it was in terrific shape! Rough was a bit thick, which made it a bit more challenging, but the fairways and greens were excellent. Only down side was the bunkers. They must have had a heavy rain a day or two ago as the sand was hardpack and some bunkers still had water in them. Otherwise this is a great course and I will absolutely play it again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 11
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

CHALLENGING

excellent course if you like a challenge. 3 or 4 holes are extremely difficult

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 3
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Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
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