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4.0
Value
2.6
Layout
3.2
Friendliness
3.7
Pace
3.6
Amenities
1.9
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About

Holes 18
Type Public/Municipal
Par 71
Length 6562 yards
Slope 124
Rating 71.7

Course Details

Year Built 1898
Fairways Blue Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Donald Ross (1916) Donald Ross (1919) Timothy Gerrish

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $18
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Single Allowed Yes
Walking Allowed Yes

Accolades

Reviews

3.7
36 Reviews (36)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Dinner 6
Drinks 6
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 12
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 9
Locals 7
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 8

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Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Good course for the money.

Slow play but was told there was a tournament earlier. Fairly wide open course but still have to make some shots. Got to enjoy the sunset on holes 16 and 17 near the water which was very nice. Tees and rough could use some work

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Friday 9/12/2014

Course was in good condition , Obviously the
lack of rain in the Northeast affected the course but not dramatically ..
I have played the course B4 and look to come back
next year ..

gary colello / oxford ct

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Links type course w/3 holes on the water

Thought this would be a fast round (opening day NFL) but the abundance of walkers made for a long afternoon.
Course was in very good shape but some tee boxes were rock hard. nice layout with generous landing areas...scenery on water holes was worth the trip across the state. Will surely play again this fall.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Relaxed atmosphere

Nice course. Some dry spots. Pleasant overall. Nice view from the 17th hole. Sufficient selection of beverages and snacks

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

great day out at the shore

Took a friend who had lived all of his life in CT. but had never played there before. He was thrilled. The course was in good shape; challenging but fair greens, nice layout (no funk, quirky holes), open enough to hit away, with bunkers to make you think about your shots. And afterwards you can go find a nice place on the shore to eat. Already making plans to return.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Fast and Firm

Third time playing "Shenny" brought a friend and it was his first, course played fast and firm, greens in great shape and quick. Tee boxes VERY close to greens (and a few are in tough shape), making walking pretty easy and also making it a little uncomfortable for the approach shots that follow you. Great links style, definitely will play again. Par 3 fourth played into a steady wind and @190 to an upside-down bowl shaped green really hard hole. The one issue we had was we arrived early for an 11:45 tee time, chipped and putted then went in to check in, we were told we would be joining another twosome that had not arrived yet and when they did arrive the attendant would come get us. We went inside to the lounge and watched a little TV, came back out around 11:35 for time and was told that the twosome went out early with another group. So that put us alone with nothing but foursomes in front .We asked why you didn't come get us his response was "I didn't know you were in the lounge". We were just a little miffed. Our only saving grace was that when we were expressing our displeasure with the person behind the counter another twosome showed up for a later tee time and I asked if they want to go out now, with us and they agreed, thank god because it would have been a long day if that didn't happen.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great greens

Fairways a bit beaten up. No one out there to speed up play. Poor yardage markers

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

A must play

A nicely designed course with a mix of both challenging holes and easy holes in a well maintained course.The 16th is a great hole to begin finishing your round with beautiful views of the waters edge and the opening of the Thames river.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

A true classic

Played for the first time, and already an instant favorite. Great layout with plenty of challenge. Fescue and bunkers line each hole, bunkers placed strategically throughout the course. Greens played firm and true, and the links style fairways made this course unique like no others around. 16 and 17 gives some amazing views of the sound while 18 provides a good opportunity to finish with a birdie. Can't wait till my next round at shenny

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Walked

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Shenecosett

Shenecossett is a superb Donald Ross golf course. Throughout this course you find signature features of Mr. Ross like the turtleback green on the tough par 3 fourth hole. Golfers of all abilities will find this course fun to play. The greens were in excellent shape and putted true. The pro shop staff was especially friendly. I had a great time talking to them about the course and it's history. I can't believe that there's a better value out there than Shenecossettt CC. Make the trip to play this Ross gem.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Course!

Always a good time at Shenny! Cool historic "Donald Ross" designed course near the ocean. Very open course with lots of fescue grass. Long par 4's are challenging while finishing holes by the ocean are scenic. Weekend play is Slow. Food inside is excellent.

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

Great course and challenge

I have played here several times and when in season this course looks and plays amazing. When the wind is blowing from the Long Island Sound and when you add the tall fescue grass, it has a links feel to it. I have played here before Shennecossett joined golfnow, and I'm super happy they have joined. I will definitely be playing here more often now.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great value

$30 for 18 and a cart is a fabulous deal. Course in decent shape and well laid out, a lot of bunkers. No real cart path. The 15-17th holes are why you play this course, gorgeous. Slow pace and crowded/slow restaurant threw off time before round.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

great day at Shenny

Course in great condition, had a nice time. Would play again this summer.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 49
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

slow

slow play but what do you expect from a muni. Greens were fast but inconsistent. They are what make this course. Needs some care.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 42
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Picturesque course with great greens

Fabulous course, but a little over-priced. Sits on the mouth Thames river with some tricky wind conditions possible. Look for deals. Gas carts were slow. Greens were consistent and firm. #2 has fairway water on the right in which my ball plugged in the first cut. Staff was a little 'stuffy'. Restaurant was great, beverage cart was available. Bunkers were like concrete with stones on the front 9. Previous rain was cause.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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