Lives
North Haven, CT
Age
55-64
Gender
Male
Skill
Intermediate
Plays
A few times a week

Review Statistics

Average Rating

4.4
4.4
Total 27 Reviews

Rating Breakdown

27 Reviews
5 Stars
17
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
0
Recommended Courses
23
Not Recommended Courses
4
Helpful Votes Count
0
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0
First Review
07/12/2014
Last Review
06/09/2019

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Laurel View Country Club

Played On 06/09/2019
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Getting better

I heard through several sources that Laurel View was improving. The sources are correct. The greens are in good shaqe though a little slow for me. Fairways are a little dry sort of like playing in the UK. Rough in spots could use some cutting. The bunkers are still unplayable but my sources tell me they will be redone by next year. Even though there is still no drinking water on the course the grill is open for food and drink. I will be returning to play. Hopefully the improvements will continue .

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 06/12/2019

Hi, Ted. We appreciate you leaving a review and rating us. We will inform the entire team, so they know their hard work is paying off. We look forward to having you back @LaurelViewCountryClub!

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Tradition Golf Club at Oak Lane

Played On 08/06/2018
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good

Laurel View Country Club

Played On 06/29/2018
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

No drinking water

Played the course a month previous and the conditions were good. This time except for the greens the conditions were poor.
Rock hard fairways,clover all over the place and they would be better off getting rid of the bunkers. It was 90 degrees that day and there was no drinking water on the course. The layout is fantastic. I hope that the conditions improve

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Response from on 07/05/2018:
Hi Fairwayted, thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We appreciate the feedback about your round and are sorry to hear the conditions of the course weren't up to expectations. We hope you consider returning for another round in the near future. Thanks for playing Laurel View Country Club.
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A different front nine

The course is in fantastic shape even after the tornado of last week. The staff has done an excellent job clearing all of the debris. The tornado took down a lot of trees that were in play on the front 9. Based on that the front 9 is slightly easier.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good

Laurel View Country Club

Played On 05/08/2018
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Pretty Good Shape

I read a lot of reviews lately that the course was in awful shape. How untrue those reviews are. Greens were fast and true. The ball sat up nice in the fairway. Yes the bunkers do need work and the cart paths could also use some but overall the course is in pretty good shape. I wish the restaurant was open but it probably does not pay to open it on a slow Tuesday. I will be returning.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Response from on 05/10/2018:
Hi Fairwayted, thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We appreciate your feedback about your round and hope to see you again for another round soon! Thanks for playing #LaurelViewCountryClub.

Tradition Golf Club at Oak Lane

Played On 11/06/2017
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Very fast greens

The course was in fantastic shape. The greens roll true and were very fast even under damp conditions. If it had been dry they would have been too fast except for perhaps top amateur golfers. Played in under 4 hours. Very few leaves in play which is wonderful for fall golf.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent

White at Gilbertsville Golf Club

Played On 09/22/2017
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun course.

Friendly staff. Greens and fairways were in excellent shape. Excellent pace of play for a Friday afternoon finished in less than 4 hours.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent

Orange Hills Country Club

Played On 09/11/2017
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not as good as last year

The greens are in excellent shape,the fairways are ok but if you go off of them the conditions are awful. Cart paths on some holes are in need of major repair. The starter was very friendly along with the check in staff. I wish they had a ranger as the pace of play was awful. We were one of the first groups to tee off after an outing and it took 5 hours to finish. It was the group 2 groups in front and if a ranger was present he(she) hopefully could have done something. I would recomend this course if the above issues are addressed but not until then

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fantastic course

Play the course quite often. It's always in wonderful shape. The staff is great. I have read reviews that if you have a Hot Deal they will not let you out early. I have never run into that problem as long as space and time is available. A two twosome option at times is also allowed as long as you will not be running into full paying customers(can you blame them). One recommendation for the course would charge an extra $1.00 for playing and include about 15 range balls.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent

Indian Springs Golf Club

Played On 05/23/2017
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent 9 hole course

It has been a few years since I have played Indian Springs. It was in fantastic shape. I do not recall the fence being to the left of # 2 fairway but thanks for putting it there as it saved my drive from going down the hill and being lost. I have read from other reviews that they do not let you out early if you have a Hot Deal. I got out early(Thanks Indian Springs). I finished the 9 holes in 90 min.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good

Linfield National Golf Club

Played On 04/28/2017
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Gets better every year

Whenever I am in town this time of year I play Linfield National. Each year since the current owner has purchased the course it gets better and better. Greens were recently aerated(this has to be done) and even with this the course was in excellent shape. Almost all of the bunkers are in great shape. I played Bella Vista the day before and I can say Linfield National was in better condition. Cannot wait to play Linfield National again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 05/11/2017:
Thanks for the great 5-star review! We're glad you always choose to play Linfield National whenever you visit. We look forward to your next round with us!

Orange Hills Country Club

Played On 09/03/2016
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course

Course was in decent shape considering the lack of rain in the area. Greens rolled true but slow. Pace was excellent until we ran into the back of an outing still we finished in 4.5 hrs.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent

Player at Lyman Orchards Golf Club

Played On 10/27/2015
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun day

Players is one of my favorite courses. The course today was in fine shape. Pace of play for a threesome was under 3 hours on this day.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent

Iron Valley Golf Club

Played On 09/25/2015
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Wish I lived closer

Everything about this course is excellent. Pleasently greeted when we arrived at the bag drop and again in the pro shop and also by the starter. They know what customer service is all about. The course was in excellent shape from tee to green. One tip do not go above the cup. The two nines are completely different which was very enjoyable. Since they have 10 minute tee times the pace of play was tremendous. I will be back again when I am in the area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent

Miner Hills Golf Course

Played On 09/04/2015
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun course

Nice little executive course in Middletown CT. Greens though slow were in excellent shape. The fairways on the three par 4's were also good. Everywhere else was very dry and hard including the tee boxes. The price of $14.00(including the fee) through a Golf Now Hot Deal was a good buy. I would not pay more than $20.00 for 18 holes. Staff was very friendly and courteous. Went around the 9 hole course twice as a twosome in 2 hrs.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average

Whitney Farms Golf Club

Played On 08/20/2015
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

One of the best around

Everything about this course is excellent. Excellent layout, challenging holes, fantastic greens on the back nine. I cannot say this about the front nine since they were just aerated(that's why a rating of only 4 stars for course conditions). Once the necessary aeration season is over with all the greens will be fantastic. Every employee that I met there was very friendly. You can also get breakfast there before teeing off. I have not experienced that anywhere else in the state of CT. I will be going back

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent

Woodbridge Country Club

Played On 08/10/2015
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Just OK

In spots the course conditions were ok in other spots they were awful. Most greens however were fine, a little slow but true. I had an early morning tee time and they let me out as a single. Finished in less than 2.5 hrs even though at times it was a bit confusing on where to go you must pay attention to the tee signs. I will go back but only with a Hot Deal price, the course at this time is not worth more than that

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good

Tradition Golf Club at Oak Lane

Played On 08/07/2015
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

One of the best

Excellent condition. Greens were as fast and true as any in the area. Finished on time. Everything is positive. In fact they also listen to their customers. I played it late last year and almost drove into the stream running across #18, I told them about it and they now have it staked. I will be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent

Jones at Lyman Orchards Golf Club

Played On 07/26/2015
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slow back nine

Played here many times and the course is always in excellent shape. Today however it took almost 3 hrs to play the back nine. There were 4 groups on the 10th hole. I know the ranger was trying to do something about it but I also know that you do not want to lose customers. What about the customers behind.?There were at least 3 holes open in front of that slow group and not once did I see them asked to be moved up. I know the pro should be able to do this. As for the Philly Cheesesteak it was awful. The beef was as tough as shoe leather.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent

Southington Country Club

Played On 07/21/2015
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Perfect shape

Everything on the course from tee to green was in perfect shape. The greens are comparable to many private courses I have played. They could have had a little more drinking water on the course or if not that a cart person would work. Also the bartender could have had a smile on her face. She acted as if she was doing you a favor.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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