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4.6
673 Reviews (673)
5 Stars
401
4 Stars
221
3 Stars
32
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
8
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.5
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
95.5%
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642 out of 673 reviews
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4.7
18 Reviews (18)
5 Stars
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Conditions
4.8
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.7
94.4%
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17 out of 18 reviews
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4.7
44 Reviews (44)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.7
Value
4.5
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.7
97.7%
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43 out of 44 reviews
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Course Highlights
The Ledges consistently delivers well-maintained fairways, receptive greens, and a beautifully designed layout that rewards accurate ball-striking. Friendly staff and outstanding value make this tree-lined course a worthwhile drive for golfers across the region.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Links
Par 72
Length 6507 yards
Slope 133
Rating 72.7

The Ledges Golf Club in South Hadley is tucked away in the Pioneer Valley, an area of western Massachusetts known for its lush, rolling hills. It is a favorite amongst locals since it is one of the best values in the region. The course enjoys scenic views that stretch to Mt. Tom and the Holyoke Range. It is on the shorter side at just over 6,500 yards from the back tees, but the dramatic changes in elevation make it seem much longer. Most of the greens are raised with steeply sloped sides, making accuracy essential since missing them by even just a few feet will result in a serious penalty. The golf course has a heavily wooded front nine that seamlessly transitions into a more open back nine featuring links-style holes. The Ledges is a shotmaker's course that offers several interesting risk-reward opportunities.

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Course Details

Year Built 2001
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season April - November
Architect Howard Maurer

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted MasterCard Visa card(s) Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities

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Reviews

4.6
673 Reviews (673)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 34
Patio Dining 31
19th Hole Scenic Views 22
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 33
Thick Rough 25
Undulating Greens 23
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 38
Locals 33
Advanced Golfers 27
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 31
Convenient to the City 21
In the 'Burbs 20

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Reviews 31
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great Surprise

Haven't played here the last few years because the previous pro went out of his way to make people feel uncomfortable and unwanted.

The course has always been a good one and is in amazingly great shape, especially given the drought we've had this year.

But what shocked everyone in our group was the way the new staff treats everyone. They take the word "professional" very seriously and you just won't find a better environment to play a round of golf anywhere.

This is a municipal golf course that makes you feel like you're playing a private club. But without the often pretentious behavior many of the private clubs seem to display.

This course is certainly one that deserves a lot of play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 56
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great time at a great course

Played the course with the Safari Club and had a great experience. Have played the course in the past and it always has been and still is in great shape from Tee box to green on every hole. The staff was equal to or better than the course. A must play if you are in the area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Muni plays like private

My friends in The Safari Club and I had the pleasure of playing here and all I can say is I swear it was an exclusive private country club. Lush fairways, thick rough,excellent greens, outstanding views from everywhere make this a wonderful venue to play.

The staff was friendly and very accommodating and the food after the round was very good.

There are lots of opportunities for birdies or better on a few risk/reward holes, but you need to play it more than once to realize the opportunity and for the muni price, it can and should be a done deal!

Playing here in Oct. should be on your bucket list to enjoy the foliage that surrounds this tract.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Plush Golf Course

I played The ledges yesterday with The Safari Club and I have to say that the course was in excellent condition given the drought conditions this summer.

The fairways and greens were excellent offering great lies and fast, true greens. Kudos to the Super and staff for keeping the place so nice.

A stop in the 19th hole is necessary with great food offerings and good service.

Check it out and you will be pleased!

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Safari Adventure.....

The course speaks for itself..always in good shape.... Greens are fast...rough a little long....good value..

But the new management team is very good. The last team was indifferent and the service was mediocre at best.

This new team is making every attempt to restore confidence in the course and staff..it does make a difference!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Safari outing

It takes more than beautiful mountain views, consistent speed on the greens, and rolling fairways to make a great golf day. Ledges had all of those, but the really great thing was the friendliness of the staff. Jim Falco (the pro) was loading our bags in the morning and driving the whole course asking how were doing and just kinda checking in with us. The Safari club was treated very well. The course is certainly woman friendly too.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

super day of Golf with the Safari Golf Club

Yesterday I played golf with the Safari Golf Club at ledges in South Hadley. The Staff is the most helpful that we have experienced for far this year. The course was in excellent shape and the greens were very fast. After the round we had luch at their club house and it was super. I can not wait to play the course again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great course

Played with the Safari club, 130 golfers, not a scramble.

Pace of play was very good, beautiful layout, great staff. I will be back !!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 80
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

A Safari Club Favorite!

All I can say is Outstanding! As soon as you drive in, and see the very scenic 15th. hole, you have to wonder what's the rest of this track going to be like? Well your about to find out. What an awesome Head Pro. Mr. James Falco is. This Pro should be a role model to all of his peers period. He also surrounded himself with a excellent staff waiting to make sure your experience there is one to remember. The track is one of the best in our entire area. Make sure you stop in at the 19th hole for a Beverage and a bite to eat, and the continued great service doesn't stop there either. This is a must play!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

on August 17th i played Ledges with the Safari Golf Association

What a great golf course, All different kinds of challenges with the course layout.

Greens and Fairways were in excellent condition, the head pro even helped some of us with our golf bags

when we got there Impressive

The food in the 19th hole was also good as well looking forward to playing there again

Paul B

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 34
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Hidden Gem , love that Bent Grass!!

Played with the Safari Group yesterday ,if you like GREAT conditions and silk greens this is a go to track.

The Staff was very friendly ,the director of golf was there to lend a hand and welcome the 100 Plus in our group.

You will be hard pressed to find a bad lie in the fairway and if you like fast perfect greens the Ledges should be your go to place to play your next round.

The food and service is unmatched in the area!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 103
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing
Used cart

Hidden Jewel

Excellent course well off the beaten path. We're in the middle of a tough drought but the course was green, soft and in pretty darn good condition. Fantastic greens and fairways. Some tight holes, well place water but extremely fair layout. Not overly long. We played the blue tees, which played to 6100 yards. Blacks would have been around 6500 yards and that would have been a very good test.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 53
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Safari Club Member

For this time of the year when it is very dry the course is in very good shape. They must put many gallons of water on the fairways and the greens. Its in grate shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Safari adventures

Courses in good shape...greens in great shape...pace of play slow....open holes but no ranger to move groups along...we were a visiting organizations and treated very well.. Rode with a former member and got history lesson on golf course. Including members finding original Donald Ross plans and bringing course back to original design.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Walked

Fun Course

Played on 7/2/16 This was a fun course. The course its self was in good condition. No complaints. A couple real fun holes (#4 in particular). I walked, which i wouldn't do again... To get to the 5th hole there is quite a long hike, not to mention getting back to the 9th you have to make the same hike again followed by the 9th hole being uphill. So just take a cart instead and enjoy this nice fun course. Restaurant had nice views and good food. I think there was a driving range.. but it was off the beaten path and you had to drive a cart or your car there.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Risk/reward

A tight course at times. Amazing fairways. So soft. So green with no rain for over 2 weeks. Well maintained. Greens hold nicely. Putting is moderate for aggressive putting. Top shape. Distance isn't key here. Fairways and GIR is the key. Love this place! Great staff.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Good Deal Nice Course

Course was in great shape. Price was good and the staff was great!

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

Great course

This is one of the best courses I have every played.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

One of My Favorites

I enjoy playing golf, even when I'm not playing well. Much of my pleasure comes from being outside in beautiful surroundings. The Ledges provides plenty of scenic views, be it Berkshire hills, swamps, ponds or woods. I'm looking forward to playing there this summer with the Safari Club.

Every time I get out there, the course is very well manicured. I haven't yet used the driving range, but the putting green is top notch. Every hole presents a unique challenge and even the two or three that should be "easy" hold a lot of potential trouble, if one gets a little too aggressive. Some course knowledge is helpful, of course, but it's possible to score well, even as a beginner.

Staff are always friendly and the 19th hole has some great grub as well as the usual selection of libations.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

This was the first time I played this course where I didn't have a great experience

I love the layout, and the views are really nice. The fairways were fantastic but the greens were cross cut and sandy, almost impossible to put. Our tee time was at 9:50 on a Saturday and the restaurant wasn't open, and there was no beverage cart to get refreshments. I would have liked golf now to let us know prior to purchasing the tee time the condition of the greens.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
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