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4.2
81 Reviews (81)
5 Stars
48
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
2
1 Stars
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Conditions
4.6
Value
5.0
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
5.0
Pace
3.3
Amenities
4.0
99.7%
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79 out of 81 reviews
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4.0
1 Reviews (1)
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Conditions
4.0
Value
5.0
Layout
5.0
Pace
3.0
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
5.0
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4.0
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Conditions
4.5
Value
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Layout
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Pace
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Amenities
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Executive
Par 60
Length 4012 yards
Slope 102
Rating 60.4

Course Details

Year Built 1985
Architect Al Zikorus (1985)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fee
Clubs Yes
GPS No
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Single Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Connecticut (2021 #15)

Reviews

4.2
81 Reviews (81)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 11
Bunkers 10
Elevation Changes 7
This course/club is great for:
Beginners 11
Locals 11
9-Hole Rounds 10
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 11
Worth the Drive 7
Convenient to the City 6

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Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good little course

Offers you everything from short and challenging to long and open can't wait to go back!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great little course

Well maintaned... Greens run true! Highly recommend course

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Walked

Happy Saturday game :)

Course and facilities are well maintained, Staff is very friendly. A challenging course that's great to work on your short game. Fairways and greens are in an exceptional shape. There are a few holes where water comes into play, but it does not dominate any of the shots. An executive course that gives a few opportunities to break out the driver. Course management is key. I would highly recommend this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Most Recent Round

Portland West is one of my favorite course to play. The course is in excellent condition and the staff is always friendly and efficient. I feel very comfortable there and never have any issues.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Portland West- Great Exec Golf!!!!

Portland West is an excellent par 60 executive course. Perfect for a quick round, for walking, and especially for focusing on your short game. The 19th hole libations and food are much better than you might expect.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Portland West

Beautiful short course with excellent greens. Perfect quick round - -

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

Cool little course

The course was well maintained. Tee boxes and greens were exceptional. If I didn't get a great deal through golf now and had to pay full price it would have been too expensive for that size course!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Vunderbal!

I can see why pro has been there so long! Challenging cpurse pf 12 par 3s and 6 par 4s. I played w father son for 9 and played last 9 solo. Cpurse is really well preserved... Only issue was signage. More signs w arrows. Not a big deal. Parking convenient. I would like to play in warm weather. Greens were great! I am stickler on greens. Just a touch on hairy side, but its Nov! Great job guys! J

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great conditions at Portland west

Course is in great shape, nice executive course with some par 4s sprinkled in. The greens rolled really nicely and true. I enjoyed the round and would play this course again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Enjoyable to play

Had a great time Course was in good condition.
Will play again in the future

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great greens

Greens in great condition. Nice track overall. Would def play again

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Nice course. Good value.

Shorter course is a great workout for the irons. Good conditions, helpful staff, and the online deal make this a great value.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Place

The course is very well maintained and pace of play is great. The club sandwich is excellient in the clubhouse.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great short course

This course will really sharpen up your short game. It has 12 par 3's and 6 par 4's. The longer hitters could leave the driver at home. The condition of the course was fantastic. Greens were fairly quick and true. The only drawback that I see is the pace of play. True it only took 4 hrs to play the course but this course is only 4100 yds from the tips with the tee boxes right next to the green. A ranger would help. Plus they allow walking on the weekends. The group ahead of us had 3 walkers and could not keep up with the group in front of them.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

The course was in great shape

First time playing the course. The course was in great shape had a good time playing staff was very friendly

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best deal around!

Got a last minute deal and played 18 with a cart! Totally worth it!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Wonderful par 3

Great course with some challenging par 3's. Always an excellent condition very well-maintained greens

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
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

gives you your moneys worth

Course is always well maintained. Even with the bad winter their greens are top notch. The three par 4's per 9 holes helps keep the course from being a stale par 3 course. Holes are challenging with a fun layout. Cant like this course enough.

Staff in the pro-shop and restaurant are friendly, and the food as well as the portion sizes are great.

give it a try. You'll love it

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Fun course

Took the grandkids and had a ball...perfect for families, couples, or to sharpen up your short game!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Portland West

Great little course to play and get in a lot of practice with your irons. As always, course was in great condition. Very busy so play was a little slow but we didn't mind because it was such a great weather day. The group in front of us had a 92 year old (God bless him!) who probably could have whipped me! This is most likely the best "Par 3" (with a couple of par 4's thrown in) in the state. It challenges me every time.

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