Robert7970198

I thought twice about giving a positive review with the fear it will bring more folks to Oak Hills. But...had to. Funny thing is that I live in Norwalk but only discovered the course a season or two ago. I prefer to play public access courses like Pound Ridge. Please note - Oak Hills is not Pound Ridge...but for the price - absolutely a hidden gem. Always in great shape and the layout is nice with elevation changes and true 90 degree doglegs. Wish the greens were a bit faster and consistent. But otherwise a really great course and value.

I’ll make this simple:
- If you cant find a tee time. Book it. Just be prepared for hackers and Greens that you can cut with a low blade in your backyard. Green and pretty...but pretty sure they gave a TruGreen contract v a real staff for maintenance. Has potential for a cute little property.
- If you find a time elsewhere...and squeezed for time, you can play 9 in under and hour. With full course it will clip you 2:15. Ugh. But...if Josie (starter/ranger) is around...consider it handled! One of the best directors I have seen anywhere!

I play ‘The Wheel’ as a backup whenever I am playing last minute as typically easy to get on. My son and I grabbed the first tee time (7 am) and headed off with another twosome. After seeing them tee off from the blues and score a combined 19 on hole 1...we politely asked if they minded if we play ahead.
We finished the round in private club time of 2:30.

The course become more beautiful with the morning dew of early fall. When you can play with no wait and early morning...The Black Course becomes something special. But don’t expect this to be the norm. Plan on a 5 hour round on a course littered with high handicappers!

The staff is typically friendly with the exception of one starter who is known by locals as perhaps the meanest and cranky starter anywhere in golf!

Play early and you will have a fantastic time!

My first time at Somers National and didn’t know what to expect. The site focuses on the fact the course is well above sea level. I know understand why! This very short course is filled with narrow chutes with massive elevation changes. Up and down hills that resemble ski trails. Some unique holes including a horseshoe par 5. Overall I recommend the course to anyone who has 5 hours to spare! Leave your driver in the bag with small exceptions. Many holes require an accurate 200 ball. So expect a shot maker course as opposed to letting it fly!

This was my third round at Pound Ridge. The first time I have played it with my 15 year old son. His jaw hit the ground when we pulled up just seeing the beautifully manicured grounds.

Pound Ridge is unique as it is the only public course in this area that could easily be confused with a private club. I would have given it 5 stars if not for 2 items that I find consistently annoying:

1. Beware of going out without a foresome. I don’t know what it is about this course that attracts rude and inconsiderate players.

2. I booked a hot time. Despite the fact that it was wide open (literally 20 straight open tee times), the GM made us wait for our time. Who’s it going to hurt Mr GM?

All in all, I highly recommend this course for anyone who can afford the fees. Just try and fill your group to avoid the inevitable single (20 handicapper) who wants to experience the course from well back!