Blackledge Country Club - Gilead Highlands
About
Gilead Highlands, or the "New Course," joined the original golf course at Blackledge Country Club, Anderson Glen, in 2000. They share the same parkland setting but the courses are unique in character. The "Old Course" provides a more traditional round while Gilead Highlands is slightly shorter, but also a bit more challenging. The heavily wooded landscape can prove to be quite formidable and there are also a few water features that come into play throughout the golf course. The layout offers an interesting variety of holes from fun par 3s to demanding par 5s. The course begins with one of the front nine's most difficult par 4s. This dogleg right hole requires a tee shot with perfect placement to the left center of the fairway. Long hitters will enjoy this one, but be cautious of the out-of-bounds on the right.
Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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Gold/Championship | 72 | 6537 yards | 71.4 | 130 |
Blue/Middle (W) | 72 | 6129 yards | 73.4 | 130 |
White/Middle (W) | 72 | 5714 yards | 73.4 | 130 |
White/Middle | 72 | 5714 yards | 67.6 | 118 |
Red/Forward | 72 | 4951 yards | 64.1 | 110 |
Red/Forward (W) | 72 | 4951 yards | 69.2 | 122 |
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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Black M: 71.4/130 | 435 | 157 | 485 | 320 | 398 | 383 | 493 | 160 | 390 | 3221 | 537 | 175 | 506 | 189 | 393 | 410 | 347 | 389 | 370 | 3316 | 6537 |
Blue M: 69.3/123 W: 75.7/137 | 400 | 147 | 455 | 305 | 376 | 356 | 470 | 157 | 377 | 3043 | 503 | 142 | 495 | 158 | 377 | 379 | 320 | 367 | 345 | 3086 | 6129 |
Gold M: 67.6/118 W: 73.4/130 | 369 | 133 | 436 | 275 | 359 | 325 | 455 | 142 | 366 | 2860 | 464 | 142 | 454 | 148 | 358 | 346 | 301 | 320 | 321 | 2854 | 5714 |
Silver M: 64.1/110 W: 69.2/122 | 309 | 113 | 405 | 255 | 288 | 285 | 400 | 131 | 311 | 2497 | 397 | 119 | 401 | 114 | 327 | 248 | 277 | 298 | 273 | 2454 | 4951 |
Handicap | 5 | 15 | 3 | 13 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 8 | 10 | |||
Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
Handicap (W) | 5 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 3 | 15 | 7 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 6 | 12 |
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The first hole, as seen from green two. It’s a strong opener for Gilead. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 07/12/2023
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A par-3, the second tumbles downhill to a fairly wide green with a pair of bunkers on the right. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 07/12/2023
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The fourth fairway bends around the trees to reach this well-bunkered green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 07/12/2023
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Green six is protected by this left-side bunker; a falloff lies behind the green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 07/12/2023
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From behind the seventh, a beautiful par-5 and also a challenger. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 07/12/2023
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Green nine from behind. Par 4, 390, playing downhill on the second shot. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 07/12/2023
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One (435 yard par-4): The first fairway is broad and doglegs right, but it’s still no simple target to hit. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 11/26/2020
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First fairway: A view of green one in the foreground, and, in the background, green two. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 11/26/2020
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Second: A par-3 of 157, its green is receptive to solidly hit iron shots. But don’t go right. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 11/26/2020
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Seventh green: Conclusion to a bending four-par (383 yards) offering a birdie opportunity. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 11/26/2020
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Eight: A par-3 of 160, protected by two flanking bunkers. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 11/26/2020
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Nine: This bunker is some 30 yards short of the green, but it’s positioned to create an optical illusion from a distance. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 11/26/2020
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Two: Extensive bunkering to the right of this short 3-par, and the green can be hard-to-hold. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 06/01/2020
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Par-5 third: Featured are a sprawling fairway bunker (unseen on right), an immense tree in the fairway, and several options to get to this green—some better than others. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 06/01/2020
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Five: Looking back to tee at the quintessential Mungeam driving hole: subtle but vigorous. This longish dogleg-left has a right side FW bunker and favors a draw. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 06/01/2020
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Seven: excellent example of playability in course design, as the marsh demands a forced carry, but with a somewhat forgiving landing strip beyond. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 06/01/2020
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Eight: A beautiful, secluded environment and a straightforward par-3, but one of high quality. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 06/01/2020
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Nine: Here are some of the qualities that make this one of Connecticut’s most aesthetically pleasing courses: tall trees, rolling terrain, and compelling contours green-side. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 06/01/2020
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View of 17th fairway Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/02/2019
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From behind the 12th green Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/02/2019
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View back down 17th fairway Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/02/2019
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From 16th tee (22-yard-wide fairway) Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/02/2019
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Up the 10 (par 5) to its green Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/02/2019
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From the rough: Green 14 Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/02/2019
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9th Green: Gilead HIghlands Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/26/2019
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Fairway 1: Driving Zone Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/26/2019
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Gilead Highlands: 2nd Green Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/26/2019
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Opening to 8th Green: Gliead Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/26/2019
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1st Green from behind (drop-off in front) Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/26/2019
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Photo submitted by CTLegacy on 06/21/2013
Blackledge
On line prices are excellent. Course is in great shape
Gilead at Hebron, CT
Day started at 41 degrees. Hey!, this is New England. Friendly and eager to help pro shop attendant promptly took my reserved tee-time. Kart was waiting for me. Started at 8:30AM after warm up. Course was clean. Mowers were going and drivers showed courtesy in holding their job while hittjng the ball. One if them actually spotted and showed were ball landed. Some repairs were done at hole 12, had to skip. An employee drive me back to my car after dropping kart.
Gilead has some great holes
Always difficult when maybe the toughest hole on course is # 1. Great miw of holes at Gilead. A real joy to play. Good shape and great value. This is the best value in the area. Off the back tees the course offers 6500 yards of a great mix of holes. Currently the 12th hole is being worked on to enhance the landing area of your 2nd shot on a great risk/reward Par 5.
Still early in the season, but pretty decent shape
First time playing the Gilead side this year. Course was still a little wet, but overall in good shape. Greens were rolling decently in the afternoon when the sun came out. Pace of play was slow. Sent a group of 3 walkers out right before us.
Good Friday
Had a 1:15 tee time from golf now. When we got there there were ten or more people waiting to tee off. There were no carts and no pull carts. I had to park on the other side of the course and walk over. The starter said I wouldn't be getting out until 2:30. I was frustrated because I drove a good distance to play. Also I paid in cash because their credit card machine was down. Not a lot of communication here. Not overly friendly or accommodating either. I expect more for he money. I got a refund and was lucky to play another course. They did not seem prepared for a big golf day
The course is both challenging and enjoyable to play
The Gilead Highlands Course at the Blackledge Country Club is my first golf experience living in Connecticut since my recent relocation from Northern Virginia. The Gilead Highlands Course is a par 72 course that provided an enjoyable and challenging round of golf in a countryside setting. The course was in excellent condition for the Fall season, and the greens were fast and well maintained. I was impressed with the friendly and accommodating nature of both Golf Professional John and starter Dave at the Gilead Highlands Course. I would recommend this course to everyone seeking an pleasurable and memorable day of golf.
Challenging course in great shape
a challenging course in great shape. playing from the blue tees, you have to make quality shots. the greens roll nicely and are quick with a lot of movement. I had a very fun round
Great condition for this late in the year....
Good course, good people! Finally got a chance to play this course this year.
Great Layout...Great Conditions...Friendly Staff!
Really enjoyed our round on this beautiful rural course in Hebron, Ct. It was only around 50 degrees the day we played, but the course way in super shape with great greens & bunkers. We were a twosome & 2 foursomes let us play through on holes 2 & 4, and we still finished in under 3-1/2 hours. I definitely recommend playing this course, & they have great rates for Fall. Thanks again to the friendly & competent staff.
average
I would give it a c. it is late in the season and course shows it. Very narrow
Nice course, very good conditions
Played Gilead in early October on pretty fall day. Course is in very good condition - not many divots. Staff doing constant work on bunkers, and blowing leaves off fairways and greens. Only complaint is that the speed of the greens is not consistent between holes.
Super value.
Every time I look at my choices to play, this course always comes to the top. I live 45 minutes away and have many options of playing courses within 15-20 minutes of where I live but the value and the staff makes it hard to not select this one. Easy to get tee times, great value, very nice staff, course is well maintained…..we love playing here.
Greens in excellent conditions
Greens in top conditions, sand traps need some work, staff very friendly, Fair but challenging
nicely maintained
Front nine is very playable, but the back is much more of a challenge. Lots of walking because you casn't get the caret to the fairway.
The Greens rolled beautifully !
I play Blackledge a fair amount of rounds per year. I am pleased to say that the course was in beautiful shape. The maintenance staff is doing a wonderful job. Greens were absolutely beautiful. They were fast and rolled true. Had a relaxing mid week round with little traffic. I would recommend getting out there soon it is a wonderful course to play in the fall.
Very nice course.
Play here about five times a year and always enjoy myself. Course is always in good shape. Always start on time and round takes a reasonable amount of time, 4 hours. A playing partner has complained about the walking when you have a cart as they often keep you on a cart path and your ball may be far away on the other side of the fairway.
Black Ledge C. C.
Black Ledge is a treat that everyone should play. The course has 36 holes, so you can play all day. The condition is very good and there are three sets of tees (plus womens) so everyone can enjoy. Worth the trip from where ever you live.
Gilead Highlands is in great shape and is very fun to play
I always enjoy playing on this property. My favorite of the two courses is Gilead Highlands. It is in fantastic shape and it is enjoyable to play. It really is a great value.
Real nice facilties
Fairways & Greens are in great shape, would play here again for sure! They do a great job at Blackledge CC. Don't hesitate to play this course.
great public course
course was in very nice shape. the greens were a little slow but they were all the same so it was easy to get use to. pace of play was great for a busy friday afternoon.