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Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
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Pace
3.5
Amenities
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6787 yards
Slope 127
Rating 72.4

Blackledge Country Club is home to two championship golf courses that are both known as some of the best golf in the greater Hartford area. Opened in 1963, Anderson Glen is known as the "Old Course" while Gilead Highlands, opened in 2000, is known as the "New Course." The older course has a more traditional layout but it is just as challenging. The golf course sprawls across acres of lush countryside, providing plenty of trees and water hazards. There are some elevation changes that can cause uneven lies as well as some undulation in the greens and fairways. The 13th is a particularly notable par 3 for its scenery but also its level of difficulty. Although the downhill tee shot will only require a short iron there is trouble all around in the form of protective bunkers and a pond.

Course Details

Year Built 1964

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Golf Simulator Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Accepted
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Connecticut (2020 #13) (2018 #4)
  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in New England (2015 #19)

Reviews

4.1
237 Reviews (237)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 33
Patio Dining 24
19th Hole Specials 16
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 35
Elevation Changes 23
Water Hazards 23
This course/club is great for:
Locals 34
Playing Multiple Courses 31
Seniors 24
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 33
Worth the Drive 29
Convenient to the City 13

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Mid April 2014

Front 9 slow, back 9 picked up. Fast greens! Tough pin placements! Best quality course out of 3 outings since beginning of April.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

traditional style golf course in rural setting

Very early spring conditions, but very playable and enjoyable, only gripe would be that there was no drinking water on the course and it was a warm day. Most golfers would enjoy this course and the restaurant has very good food, nice comfortable space and great outdoor patio!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

This is what golf should be

Blackledge has 36 holes. We played Gilead Highlands. Blue tees 6129y. Great condition, impressive considering Connecticut's wicked and prolonged winter. Staff friendly and on point. Very good prices on accessories. Good food. Eastern ct and So. RI. Have many good courses but Blackledge is still with the drive.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent course for the money

Blackledge has always been an excellent experience. Fair pricing, well maintained and some great holes!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Pace of play

Pace of play here was extremely slow, also there are no rangers out on the course to keep things moving. Group in front of us was all over the place, and the group in front of them was 2 holes ahead. This also caused a huge back up behind our group. I would highly recommend getting a ranger out on the course to keep up the pace of play.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

nice quick round

course in good condition, leaves cleaned up, green in good shape

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

this course has a wonderful layout.

Fairways are in great shape. Greens are fast and consistent. I highly recommend it. Very challenging. You have to play for your next shot. A lot of fun.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great layout

Really nice greens and the fairways are in great shape

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful course with challenging holes. Fun to play.

Enjoyed the round on a perfect fall afternoon with gorgeous foliage. The greens had been aeratted but not impossible to play. Would definitely return.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Best deal ever for $21.00 w/a cart!

A hidden gem. I live in Mass and never played this course. What a great surprise. The clubhouse is pretty basic and doesn't have a driving range. The pro shop person was very helpful and accommodating as I had booked a tee time on their other course but it had just been aerated. The attendant got us right on the other course. The course was in great shape all around. The staff was doing a great job of keeping up w/the falling leaves. We played from the back tees and found the layout to be a good challenge but not overbearing. Would go back again if this was closer to where I live!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

No food service during the week in mid October.

Had I known no food service was available, I would have eaten before playing, or more likely booked somewhere else.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course, good condition, friendly staff

Course is in great shape, and greens were firm and fast. Fairways and tee areas were both in excellent shape as well. Considering we had an early (8:07) tee time, it was a little slow. It was a Fast Play promotion, but the group two or three in front of us really backed things up..we had a two group back up on the tenth tee, but they seemed to move along better after that. Pace of play was actually 4:30.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Had fun in spite of the weather

Played this course on Sunday in the pouring rain. The course was in pretty good shape considering the weather. We did ask if there would be a discount due to the rain but had to pay the price we had agreed to.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Interesting layout.

Weather was great; enjoyable round of golf. Well go baclk later in the fall.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good amenities and value for challenging course, signage and greens could be improved

Overall, the course was nice layout and fairways, and greens putted smooth. mixture of straight away holes, holes with doglegs, and elevation changes which means something for all levels of golfer, but likely not good for true begiiner as may be discouraging. Greens were hard with chipping and approach shots diificult to gauge receptiveness And may roll half length of green. If its your first time to the course, the signage (ie larger with arrows) could be improved for the locations of bar/rrestaurant, golF equipment shop, and check in, if a golf cart attendant is busy. Once you have your bearings, however, the course layout and amenities are good and, Food from the bar can be ordered from the nineth hole and was excellant. given the course challenges (which is good), expect a round approaching 5 hours (which may not be good). Overall, good value and challenging.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great Value

I really enjoyed the layout, course has a great mix of holes. Most holes require that you be accurate off the tee, there are a few holes on the back nine that give you a bit more room, however i would say the course is moderately narrow. Paid $45 with cart, for that price the conditions were great. Greens were smooth and moderately fast and the bunkers were well maintained. One of the best bangs for your buck in the hartford area in my opinion.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Super Course

No Tee Boxes right behind the Greens. Lots of room between the Greens and next Tee box. Marked very well. Couple of Bunkers that could have used attention. A top 5 course in CT for the money. Made another Tee time for tomorrow.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course, challenging and fun.

We played the Anderson's Glen Course, which is in great shape. All tee boxes are well maintained, fairways are smooth with a few small spot under repair, and all greens are smooth and consistent. We played several courses in the Hartford and New Haven area that offer good deals. This one is the most impressive. Will definitely play again and would recommend to friends.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course, but slow play

I've golfed Blackledge several times and really enjoy the golf course. The conditions are well kept and the greens are in better shape than most. I also play in a league on Wed nights at Blackledge. The biggest problem this course faces is the constant slow play. I know it's a problem during its league play, but I was very discouraged about the 5+ hours of play yesterday. Management has been notified several times about the slow play over the year and they consistently do nothing about it. They seem to only care about the money coming in and not the etiquette part of the game of golf. If Blackledge management can get their act together and address this significant issue, my overall rating and outlook for this course will increase significantly.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

nice place

Good course, challenging from the tips, fairways and greens well kept, few bare spots in the rough. Overall worth playing. I will go back...

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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