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Value
4.7
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
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4.1
Amenities
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6680 yards
Slope 131
Rating 73.2

Tradition Golf Club at Oak Lane is situated in the quiet town of Woodbridge, just 20 minutes from New Haven. Formerly known as Oak Lane County Club, the course was both renamed and renovated when it was acquired by the management team at The Tradition Golf Club at Wallingford. Many of the holes were updated but the golf course retained its challenging but playable nature. Though the course is player friendly enough to appeal to players of all skill levels, there are still several challenges in store. Numerous strategically placed bunkers lurk along the greens and towering trees also frame most of the holes. The holes are mostly straightforward with a few tricky doglegs to keep you on your toes. You'll also be confronted with the occasional water hole. Both your accuracy and short-game skills will be tested at Tradition Golf Club at Oak Lane.

Course Details

Year Built 1961
Golf Season April - October
Architect Geoffrey Cornish (1961)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Accolades

Reviews

4.8
629 Reviews (629)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 22
Watching the Game 9
Dinner 7
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 34
Undulating Greens 27
Water Hazards 24
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 32
Locals 29
Entertaining Clients 16
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 28
Worth the Drive 25
Convenient to the City 21

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Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
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4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
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Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 11
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4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
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Friendliness Excellent
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Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 22
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Another great day at Oak Lane

What a great day, course was packed on what was a hot Friday. We liked the beverage cart parked on #6, that let us get beverages on #3 and #6 and then saw the beverage cart girl driving around A few times as well. Course was in great shape and the staff did a great job moving a slower group in front of us. Love the new bunkers!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
1.0
Previously Played

Worst service ever received on a course

Putting aside the terrible experience and service, this is probably a 3.5 star course. However, the careless, lackluster service by course staff has ensured that we will never return. Upon arrival, the inattentive nature of the starters was a little worrisome about what we were in for during the round. We ordered food via the cart during the 7th hole, having not even seen a beverage cart yet, and went to the clubhouse to try and get the food at the turn, and was told the cart girl would find us (which should’ve been a red flag to us seeing as she hadn’t found us at all before the turn). It wasn’t until the 14th hole that we finally made contact with a beverage cart who had our hardly warm food inside of an insulated bag. On a 90+ degree day, on a relatively slow Friday (compared to courses we usually frequent), not receiving any kind of service until the 14th is mind boggling. Several phone calls were made to the club house before then, two of which went to voicemail, the other two that were answered, we were told they would “try” to get someone out to us “if they ran into them”. Truly just an outrageously bad experience, and will definitely deter myself and my friends from ever returning. Very disappointing.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
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Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Bunkers still need work but better then last time

Enjoyed the round . Excellent service from the staff. Course still needs some work but it’s good to see continuous improvement

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

The golf course is generally satisfactory, GOOD!!

But food in the restaurant is not very....tasty.
Food needs improvement!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Love playing here, not the easiest of courses, but every time i come here its always consistent. Greens were challenging which is always a fun way to play golf

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Worth playing

We played during the week and a fairly cloudy day so maybe the weather kept people away but it was great. We played in 4 hrs and it felt like playing at a private club. The course is a challenge but fair. Really enjoyed it and is in great shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Challenging Course

The condition of the course was too notch - add in the gps carts and snack cart driving around for that much needed breakfast sandwich at the turn and it's a winning combo. Loved the course and will be back for sure!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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