Twin Hills Country Club
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Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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Back | 71 | 6315 yards | 69.8 | 123 |
Middle | 71 | 5985 yards | 68.9 | 117 |
Red/Upper | 71 | 5249 yards | 69.5 | 116 |
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: 70.1/121 | 388 | 311 | 599 | 154 | 529 | 360 | 456 | 185 | 367 | 3349 | 175 | 372 | 328 | 226 | 387 | 525 | 160 | 388 | 300 | 2861 | 6210 |
White M: 69.0/119 W: 64.5/110 | 380 | 290 | 530 | 144 | 502 | 348 | 446 | 152 | 357 | 3149 | 116 | 348 | 318 | 204 | 374 | 494 | 144 | 361 | 280 | 2639 | 5788 |
Red W: 63.4/108 | 364 | 247 | 447 | 133 | 397 | 264 | 391 | 127 | 347 | 2717 | 116 | 322 | 301 | 186 | 301 | 401 | 131 | 331 | 249 | 2338 | 5055 |
Handicap | 9 | 15 | 3 | 17 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 18 | |||
Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 70 |
Handicap (W) | 5 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 18 | 6 | 16 |
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First hole: a view of the raised green from the left rough. Most fairways are lined primarily by scattered, mature trees. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/19/2023
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At the third, a bridge crosses a pond in this quiet and attractive setting. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/19/2023
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Green seven, which is huge and especially long from back to front, concludes a long par-4. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/19/2023
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A challenging uphill four-par, the ninth punctuates the front side with this raised green near the clubhouse. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/19/2023
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The seventeenth runs from tee to green over a narrowing fairway that doglegs right. This view is from the right rough. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/19/2023
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On a late autumn afternoon, it’s a pleasure to putt out in the waning sunlight. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/19/2023
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The third hole is a monster of a par-5, stretching to 585 yards from the blue tee. A view of the approach. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/18/2023
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Another view of the third hole, this one from behind the green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/18/2023
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Hole five, one of three par-5s at Twin Hills, is the tightest of the trio. It is also the #5 handicap index and doglegs left. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/18/2023
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A short par-4, the sixth presents a clear birdie opportunity, though the green slopes back to front. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/18/2023
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At twelve, a tight and tricky uphill par-4, my playing partner Tim finesses a short pitch into the green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/18/2023
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The appealing 18th hole, as seen from the fairway, is short but fairly tight. It’s beautifully lined with trees of several varieties. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/18/2023
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Photo submitted by u9542201 on 11/10/2020
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Photo submitted by bobjoyce27 on 05/21/2020
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Photo submitted by Gary2199353 on 08/23/2019
Bread and Milk equals Golf
How refreshing it is to play a golf course that is challenging, meticulously groomed, staffed by very friendly people and supported by hundreds of regular golfers – local and distant. Twin Hills, a family owned and maintained course, is one of those gems.
Upon arriving our foursome was met by co-owner Dawn. With clipboard in hand she professionally checked us in, then gave us the skinny on when we teeing off, and (most importantly this hot day) what groups were in front of us. It was all twosomes so our round would be and was fast. We were playing on a Monday, which is the only day tee times are not reserved. It’s first-come, but we were told, over the phone, that if we arrived around 10 we’d have no trouble teeing off right away. We did, but a brutal heat wave really helped keep the crowds away.
Conveniently located halfway between Hartford and the University of Connecticut (UConn), Twin Hills is just off CT RT 44 in Coventry on “Bread and Milk St.” The facilities are compact. Above the large, gravel parking lot golf carts line the asphalt entrance to the clubhouse, which is small but functional. White banquet tables and blue chairs line one wall and a small kitchen/bar and check-in desk great you upon arrival. There is no pro shop to speak of but essentials can be purchased. In season rates are $35 weekdays, $40 weekends, Seniors/Juniors $30. Carts are extra, but it is a walkable course. A very small putting is laid out behind the clubhouse.
At 6365 yards from the tips to 5249 yards from the forward tees Twin Hills is on the short side but it has its share of water, doglegs and layups that make it appear lengthier. (Distances for the following holes are from the center of the tee boxes) Let’s start with hole #3, a downhill 530 yard monster. Here a large pond guards the sloping green and all but long hitters need to hit a layup. Judging that distance for your second shot is tricky because it’s mostly downhill roll. A bell in the fairway at 183 yards, from the front edge of the pond, can help in judging the correct distance. Another long hole is #5, a 502 yard dogleg left over a brook. Long hitters can clear the left side trees for a shot at the uphill green but the average player must layup. A driver and mid-iron should put you into position for a wedge to the severely sloped green. Still on the front nine, the 446 yard dogleg right requires a drive of at least 210 yards but no more than 250 for position to clear the woods on the right and stop before the fairway ends. Somewhere between those distances is a good location for your second shot to the large, flat green.
On the back nine, the dogleg left #10 presents a problem in the form of a large tree 175 yards out smack in the middle of the fairway. Although trees are “really 90% air” you’re better off hitting a worm burner under/around the tree trunk, driving it left of the tree, or taking your chances on finding “air” through the branches and leaves. Once past the tree it’s a wedge to an elevated green. More decisions persist on #11, a short 350 yard dogleg left. If you can hit a draw great, but most of us humans cannot. The fairway runs out around 250 yards and a pond and tree protects the left side of the fairway so something other than driver off the tee is a good choice. And the problems continue. Number 14 requires a 185 yard tee shot to clear a brook, then #17 needs a 220 yard tee shot to clear the stone wall and trees on the right side of this dogleg right.
For all your decisions, troubles and strokes you are finally rewarded with a short par 4 finishing hole. At 300 yards from the tips (280 white), it’s drivable for some but reachable with a driver and wedge for most mortals.
Most of the above information is on the courses very thorough scorecard (and website) as are the locations of ice-cold water, porta-potties, and shelters. Enjoy!
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Great Course, Great Price
Overall we were very happy with our day. Only issue was the bunkers - rock hard and seemed like they hadn't been tended to in quite some time (which was surprising given how great the condition of everything else was). Will definitely be back again.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We apologize for the inconvenience you experienced with the bunkers and appreciate your feedback. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the rest of your day, and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon at Twin Hills Country Club.
Great course!
Tee time specials are awesome! A little slow on the 1st 9 holes. There was a single and 3some in front of us.
Thank you for your review, Flores. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed our tee time specials. We apologize for any inconvenience you experienced with the pace of play. We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again soon at Twin Hills Country Club!.
Another Worthwhile Visit
Twin Hills offers a sound test of golf that is played just off a quiet street–named “Bread & Milk”--on the west side of Coventry, a few miles past the end of I-395. My day was pleasant here, and the round reinforced all of the good experiences I had a few months back in mid-August. This is an aesthetically handsome layout with plenty of wood-lined fairways, but equally commonplace are scattered trees on one side of the fairway or both. Scattered water hazards come into play on several holes, yet they’re not of the Pete Dye or Robert Trent Jones variety where you’re constantly challenged to attempt shots that range from the daring to the heroic. But in a few cases they will give you pause, while forcing you to think strategically. If I had to pick two of the holes as best here, these would be the 585-yard third and the 540-yard fifteenth. The former is the tougher and more dangerous; the latter supplies challenge and both tee-to-green accuracy and a steady putting stroke.
Three Good Holes:
FIVE, par-5, 529 yards: The tightest hole on the front, the fifth runs through woodland on both sides, then doglegs left, toward a stream functioning as a cross-hazard, and finally culminates on a raised green flanked on the right by a gaping bunker. Although scenic and serene, the hole punishes almost any shot that is not aimed well or struck flush.
SIX, par-4, 360 yards: This is a drive-and-pitch affair, but the drive is the more demanding shot. The fairway is offset from the tee, meaning–in this case–that a draw is preferable to a fade. A big, wide-limbed tree guards the left side. The pitch into the green is not hard, yet the green’s back-to-front slope could lead to a 3-putt for those who aren’t careful.
NINE: An uphill par-4 listed at 367 yarangled to the fairway, such that the best angle of approach is from the left side. Miss right and yods on the card, this plays closer to 390. The bunkerless green is set upon a knoll, but it’s also u’ll have a tough pitch to the flag if the pin is in front, especially because the tilt is from back to front.
Pace / Conditioning:
Pace of play was excellent, though largely due to a quiet and cooler mid-fall afternoon. The course was in good shape overall, with the greens leading the positive aspects and a few of the fairways losing some luster since the summer, when they were outstanding. The bunkers, tees and greenside roughs ranged from average to good, and it is clear that a lot of re-conditioning is underway as the end of golf season fast approaches.
Some conclusions:
Even though the course wasn’t in the same shape as in the summer, it still impressed me as very playable and–more important–a lot of fun to play. The layout is not quite what I’d call rigorous, but it does offer some nice challenges, even if that amounts to just one tricky shot per hole. I also like this as good and fair test of driving, and it’s not over-designed to be overly fussy with too many narrow holes. Moderation seems to be the watchword at Twin Hills, and most golfers should find this a pleasantly challenging outing. The bridge in front of the third green adds a singular touch to the course that increases memorability. The mature and often striking trees lend an aspect of quiet beauty.
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First hole: a view of the raised green from the left rough. Most fairways are lined primarily by scattered, mature trees. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/19/2023
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At the third, a bridge crosses a pond in this quiet and attractive setting. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/19/2023
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Green seven, which is huge and especially long from back to front, concludes a long par-4. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/19/2023
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A challenging uphill four-par, the ninth punctuates the front side with this raised green near the clubhouse. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/19/2023
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The seventeenth runs from tee to green over a narrowing fairway that doglegs right. This view is from the right rough. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/19/2023
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On a late autumn afternoon, it’s a pleasure to putt out in the waning sunlight. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/19/2023
Thanks so much for your wonderful review, AptlyLinked. We are thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed your time with us. Please visit again soon. Thanks for choosing Twin Hills Country Club!
Thank you for reviewing us, John3377876. We see you rated the course 3-stars and are interested in learning what we can do to improve before your next round. Feel free to comment on this review or reach out to the team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thank you for playing Twin Hills Country Club, and we hope to see you again soon.
Great course for the price!
Amazing course for the value and amenities. Pace of play was rather slow due to the number of par 3s and slow/new players but the course conditions made up for it. Good value for the price as well. Bonus: amazing hot dogs at the turn and very friendly folks in the clubhouse. Would play weekly if I was a resident.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the pace of play, but we are glad to hear that you enjoyed the course conditions, value, and the amenities. We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again soon.
Hello, We appreciate the review. You rated us 3-stars which means there is room to improve on your recent experience at Twin Hills Country Club. Let us know, in the comments, how and where you would like to see changes from the course. Thanks for the feedback!
Solid
Greens were in great shape, despite how much rain they have gotten. Breakfast sandwich from the grill and green speed were the two best parts of the course. A few nicely designed holes, a few shorter toss in holes but overall course was good.
No major complaints, will return again.
Wow! We are so happy you enjoyed your round, rooster2277! We look forward to seeing you again soon at Twin Hills Country Club.
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Wet
Course was in great shape just lots of water with all the rain we had!
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, Gilbert. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the excess water on the course due to the recent heavy rain. We appreciate your understanding and hope to see you again soon.
Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Twin Hills Country Club!
Twin Hills Awesome track
Played at 9:30 on a beautiful Sunday morning. 4hrs and 10 min from Tee off to putt out. Course was in excellent shape. First time playing so some of the dog legs were a challenge. Will definetely play here again. Great time.
Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Twin Hills Country Club.
Hi, pmisbach23. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your time at Twin Hills Country Club. We look forward to seeing you on the course soon for another 5-star experience!
Excellent condition
Layout was challenging and fun... excellent condition throughout... Staff was very friendly and helpful
u000005041143, thank you for your kind words! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another 5-star experience. Thanks for choosing Twin Hills Country Club.
Nice
Well maintained great staff nice course good golf
Thanks so much for your wonderful review, nt9012. We are thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed your time with us. Please visit again soon. Thanks for choosing Twin Hills Country Club!
Nice Layout
Course is in great shape with some challenging holes. Course staff was friendly and courteous. Unfortunately, I asked for the senior rate plus cart which should have been $51.00 instead I was charged $61.00! Make sure you check receipt after you pay!
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Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Twin Hills Country Club!