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Value
4.1
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4.0
Friendliness
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Pace
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Amenities
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6537 yards
Slope 130
Rating 71.4

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.

Course Details

Year Built 2000

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

Reviews

4.0
178 Reviews (178)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 21
Patio Dining 9
19th Hole Specials 8
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 24
Elevation Changes 24
Narrow Fairways 19
This course/club is great for:
Locals 29
Playing Multiple Courses 19
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 17
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 26
In the 'Burbs 21
Convenient to the City 11

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

Blackledge

On line prices are excellent. Course is in great shape

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Walked

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.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Walked

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.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great condition for this late in the year....

Good course, good people! Finally got a chance to play this course this year.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 49
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

average

I would give it a c. it is late in the season and course shows it. Very narrow

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

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.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens in excellent conditions

Greens in top conditions, sand traps need some work, staff very friendly, Fair but challenging

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

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

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.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
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