Skungamaug River Golf Club
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Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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Blue | 70 | 5785 yards | 69.4 | 120 |
White | 70 | 5624 yards | 68.6 | 118 |
Yellow (W) | 71 | 4838 yards | 69.3 | 123 |
Red (W) | 71 | 4427 yards | 64.7 | 113 |
Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
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Blue M: 67.6/120 | 339 | 154 | 301 | 438 | 145 | 349 | 461 | 179 | 361 | 2727 | 376 | 171 | 382 | 377 | 395 | 302 | 333 | 189 | 533 | 3058 | 5785 |
White M: 67.0/118 | 339 | 154 | 291 | 438 | 139 | 332 | 461 | 158 | 351 | 2663 | 376 | 171 | 363 | 371 | 395 | 290 | 323 | 189 | 483 | 2961 | 5624 |
Yellow W: 68.1/119 | 315 | 116 | 224 | 428 | 133 | 241 | 390 | 148 | 247 | 2242 | 376 | 119 | 320 | 314 | 348 | 274 | 255 | 153 | 437 | 2596 | 4838 |
Red W: 66.9/117 | 315 | 116 | 224 | 328 | 114 | 241 | 390 | 148 | 247 | 2123 | 376 | 119 | 320 | 221 | 267 | 216 | 195 | 153 | 437 | 2304 | 4427 |
Handicap | 8 | 18 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 9 | 17 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 7 | |||
Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 70 |
Handicap (W) | 4 | 12 | 18 | 6 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 14 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 17 | 5 |
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The first opens with a cross hazard: a small stream, about 100 yards from the green on this 339-yard par-4. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/03/2023
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Behind the par-3 fifth is a small and hidden pond, a home for turtles. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/03/2023
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A view from fairway six, playing uphill to the green. This is one of the hole’s two fairways, seen from behind the women’s tee. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/03/2023
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Behind the sixth hole, on which several hazards come directly into play. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/03/2023
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The seventh hole, a short par-4, features a pond placed to gulp down golf balls. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/03/2023
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Twelve, a par-4 whose fairway doglegs left on its way to the green, is a fine golf hole of moderate difficulty. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/03/2023
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Eleven is a challenging, uphill par-3 featuring the most steeply pitched green on the golf course. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 07/18/2022
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Typifying the course’s bucolic setting is the twelfth, which is a fine golf hole as well. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 07/18/2022
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Is fourteen the signature hole at Skungamaug? I’m not sure, but it’s an outstanding par-4. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 07/18/2022
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Miss the right-hand portion of the fifteenth fairway and you may find the river. The scenery, as least, will be stunning. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 07/18/2022
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Miss the right-hand portion of the fifteenth fairway and you may find the river. The scenery, as least, will be stunning. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 07/18/2022
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Sixteen is a handsome golf hole. The same bridge now lies in the far background. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 07/18/2022
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6th: Green complex of a shorter four-par that is tricky from tee to cup Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/03/2021
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7th: A par-5 requiring precision, this plays over a pond, then uphill to the green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/03/2021
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12th: A great driving hole that may finish with a short iron to this green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/03/2021
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14th: Two carefully placed shots are what it takes to find the green in two on this par-4. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/03/2021
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16th: A view toward the green from by the river. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/03/2021
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.17: My playing partner Tim strokes his putt toward the hole on this demanding par-3. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/03/2021
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The Sixth. Classic New England setting for golf on a beautiful spring day. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 05/13/2021
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Hole one. A downhill, drive and pitch hole, here seen from its left flank. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 05/13/2021
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The third. It will test your driving. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 05/13/2021
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The fourth green. With the Skungamaug River off to its right and fronted by a deep bunker. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 05/13/2021
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A short par-3: Tee shot at the uphill fifth must cross a reedy pond. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 05/13/2021
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Seven. Par-5 of 470, playing uphill. Your approach cannot be right or left or too long. That leaves two options: short or on the green itself. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 05/13/2021
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The second: Making a good first putt is essential on some of these very large, modern greens. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 11/23/2020
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The short downhill par-4 third presents a nice birdie opportunity. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 11/23/2020
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Austere November beauty: a view of fairway four (to the left) and green five over this marshy pond. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 11/23/2020
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Two divergent fairways, accessed from different tees, approach the uphill, 349-yard par-4 sixth. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 11/23/2020
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Fourteen is a target hole punctuated by two ponds (par-4; 395) Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 11/23/2020
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One of the course’s best holes, the par-3 17th features a long carry to this small green. The pictured golfer (my son) made a par. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 11/23/2020
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The third: beautiful four-par with links-like terrain tumbling down to this green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/24/2020
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Four: This gaping bunker is meant to catch slightly weak approached. It sees a lot of action. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/24/2020
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Five: Seen from its left flank, this short par-3, on which the tee shot is hit over marsh. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/24/2020
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This small pond guards the left side of the slightly pitched sixth green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/24/2020
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Back nine features tougher, longer holes, like the par-3 eleventh here, strongly uphill all the way to the hole. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/24/2020
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From behind the twelfth: Arguably the best four-par on the golf course--downhill, tight fairway, woodsy, dogleg-left. You’ll be tested on the tee shot. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/24/2020
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View uphill to 7th green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/22/2019
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10th fairway with view of flagstick. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/22/2019
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Fairway 12: approach into green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/22/2019
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View from tee 13. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/22/2019
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View from tee 17 to its green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/22/2019
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View of approach into green 18, from rough. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/22/2019
Good for the price
Its is one of the few courses that are open. full length and not bad. only paid 17 so great. the cart are from the 80's , so funny
Good course for a practice round
I played this golf courae a few times in the last couple years. The course conditions were satisfactory and the pace of play was good for a weekend round. The weather was nice and the course was busier than expected. The price per round is great, if you search out a “Hot Deal.” The course layout is somewhat confusing, but playable for all golfers. The fairways were a bit wet, and my golfball plugged on quite a few holes. This is a great course for a practice round or beginner golfer.
Nice local choice
Enjoyed a nice chilly day the fairways were clear of leaves the greens were in respectable condition although this golfer wishes ball strikes on greens were repaired by the golfers that did them .
Sknkamaug
Lots of wet weather made the course heavy in places, some unique holes, greens rolled true, front 9 was slow 2nd 9 no problem.
Great Value
The course was in very nice condition, the greens were a good pace. Will definitely play here again
Thanks to Skungamaug
Everything about the place is e excellent. From the pro Tick to the waitstaff to the course and everything else.
Thanks
The Alderman's
Rip off!
My father, brother and uncle were members here for over 15 years. I just started playing golf and signed up for the all you can play membership and joined the mens club. They advertise buy one get one year of free golf but didnt honor it for me the next year. Super cheap management. I bought drinks and ate food every Saturday and Sunday. I'm young brought them business through my friends and family. Not any more. There are much better courses that would gladly take my money. I suggest who ever reads this think twice about signing up for the "buy one get one" special. Me and my family won't ever play here again. They lost thousands of dollars.
Great layout.
Greens and fairways are in good shape. Not a long course, all holes are challenging. Fun course.
Great course
I have been playing this course for a while. It is always well maintained and staffed with very helpful employees. Rick, the course pro, is very personable and helpful. The course layout is narrow, forcing you to be accurate. The greens roll consistent but with lots of break. The course really rewards well placed shots, if you can hit them. The back nine gets interesting with a few tough holes. Twilight rounds are scenic and relaxing. Love playing the Skunk.
It is what it is
Let's start with the positive. For late morning on a Sunday, $32 is a really good price for 18 and a cart. The greens roll true, the front desk attendant was very nice, and the beer selection on tap at the clubhouse was a nice variety. Pace of play was average at about 4 hrs 15 mins on a busy Sunday morning/afternoon.
As for the negative, the cart was a disaster. No padding in the seat and the handling was awful. Made worse by the cart paths being not just non-sensical, but actually legitimately dangerous. Full of large, jagged rocks. The layout is questionable at best. I hit the ball long, but on #14, hitting driver/7-iron to get on a par five in 2 is a joke. #15 makes no sense at all. Seems like the kind of place that maybe was great in the 60's and 70's.
If you're a good enough player where course condition matters to you, I wouldn't play here. Great place for beginners or people who want a cheap 18.
Fun course.
First time we played this course.
Nice course, short course, which we like.
Interesting course lay out.
Cart paths are very rough.
Greens are in good shape.
Had a chicken salad sandwich which was great.
I will return!
Weird, just weird
Bizarre course. Had app going and still could not figure where some holes were going. Large trees in the middle of fairways. Fun house greens. Decent tee boxes, soaked fairways during off and on light rain that day.Found myself saying "what a stupid hole" throughout the day and "what a stupid course by the 10th". I would not recommend unless you're getting a hot deal.
Two different 9's
I gave this place 3 stars because it was a perfect day weather wise and then company I was keeping was great. The front nine is the better nine while the back has a few goofy holes... Very goofy. Also, they stuck a foursome out just as we made the turn and they were so slow, we had to jump over them or I'd still be out there. Poor management to do that. The greens are the best part, but very slow.
I will say this, if you're out for some fresh air and the golf is just part of that, you'll enjoy the course.....
Skunk
Course was in good condition, owner was very nice to allow play after normal hours(end of day tee time ). 3 hour round.
Skunk is a great course. It makes you think about your shot but will punish you if you get greedy or miss a shot. No hole is the same. Fairways are lined with trees so you have to keep your machenics down or you will be donating some golf balls. Rick is the man and is great about answering questions. Love the skunk!