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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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Played On
Reviews 53
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Super course

Very challenging, but fun and unique. Well worth a trip here if you’ve never been

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
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 15
Skill Intermediate
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 Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Decent course

Great layout, some burnt out fairways, unraked bunkers, greens were very good

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good course to play

Nice cousre , really good staff from unloading to eating lunch . Food was great. Corse was fun to play , lot of blind shots. Tricky greens , good views.
Definitely plaing it again

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Long links style

Challenging course. No starter, so play was a little slower. (Cart path only also this day)

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

Tee boxes were in very nice condition, fairways are in great shape, greens were good. Interesting layout, lots of fun

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Round

Course was in great condition. Two rangers kept pace of play good. Lunch shack at the turn was open. Staff was really friendly and helpful for a first timer.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great as always

The course flipped the front and back nine which was a nice change. For the time of year, the course is in great shape. Rough but fun course

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

Tough, but fun course

Tee boxes, greens, and fairways were all in excellent shape, but this is a tough course. Each hole is completely different from the last with tough greens and narrow fairways. If you are in CT and are looking for a challenge, this is your course. I will definitely be back to take on this course again. Also, the guy in the clubhouse was super personable and friendly. Always an added bonus when coming from out of town.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Stay away

Thought 60 bucks sounded like a decent deal, hadn’t played Gillette Ridge in several years and I quickly remembered why. Condition of the course was subpar considering the weather as of late. Grounds crew were extremely intrusive throughout our round performing meaningless tasks right in our path of play. Watering and mowing greens while we are trying to hit our approach shots. Overpriced for what it is right now and staff were confrontational and rude. Steer clear of at all possible. Plenty of better tracks nearby.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Uneven

This course is very natural and aesthetically pleasing, with marshes and barrancas and elevation changes. It is in decent but not top notch condition. My main complaint is that the course is uneven in difficulty. The first 15 holes were quite difficult, with a good many blind shots, but doable if you hit the ball where you were looking. The last 3 holes were impossible, at least for a 76 year old 18 handicap like me. I enjoyed myself overall, but was over my head at the end of my round. I suspect it would become easier with some practice and greater familiarity. Still, a very enjoyable day.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fathers Day Golf

My son took me to Gillette Ridge. Course was in good shape. We had a great time. Staff was super friendly. Pace of play was a little slow. All in all we will be back.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
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