Fox Hopyard Golf Club

I must echo the other reviews that I wish I had seen on here before playing the course the other day. Why didn’t I read them you ask? Because like so many others, I leaned on their excellent reputation and didn’t bother reading recent reviews. What is going on here? This used to be one of the best public courses in the region. Tee boxes are in tatters, fairways have more crabgrass and dry spots than my lawn, and half the greens have exposed hardpan and browned out grass. For $100 per round, you would assume that they have an irrigation system and maybe some Lesco laying around. I’ve played this course dozens of times in the past and it used to be an absolute delight. Took the day off work and brought my father here as a treat and we simply could not believe the scenes. There is no mention on their website, or in their clubhouse of the sub muni-acceptable conditions as youre forking over premium dollars. I had plans of visiting their sister course in MA with my friends, but that trip will surely be out the window as I refuse to give them any more of my business. One additional bit of disbelief, during our round a thunderstorm rolled in delaying our round by about 40 minutes. You cannot fault them for the weather, but when asked about possible rain checks, they said that they simply do not offer them and that we could arrange another round at a discounted price? Yikes!

This is a beautiful facility with friendly staff, lots of amenities and a great course layout. The course itself was in very bad shape. I understand it’s the middle of summer and a course isn’t expected to be in it best shape but the majority of greens has significant hard pan and browning. The tee boxes were in very bad condition where if you wanted to hit off the grass on a par three I’m not sure you could have. The fairways were in better condition but the 10th was a truly the most disappointing. I’m glad I only paid half price for this course considering the condition. I’d like to come back and play once more in the fall to see if it’s improved. It really is a shame that the course condition didn’t live up to the layout and beauty of the facility as a whole.

The course is not in great shape and they should maybe consider reducing the price from $110 until it is back in the shape it should be.

This place is a complete trash. They have basically let one of the best course in the state completely go. Course conditions were atrocious. They are still charging full price for greens fees too. Don't waste your money. Spend a few bucks more and go to Mohegan or Foxwoods.

Normally I would not go out of my way to post but I felt compelled to do so. I was shocked with the recent conditions at FH. This is one of my favorite courses and I make a point to play it at least once or twice a year. I have to agree with all the other recent comments. The course conditions here are absolutely terrible. I have no idea what happened? The track used to be immaculate. Clearly there is some underlying issue...financial? It is unclear but I hope they can turn it around.

Greens have either rot or dead grass consistently and the tee boxes are covered with crab grass. I might expect some of that from a value course but they charge a premium for the greens fees. It is not a good value for the conditions they are providing. Consistently poor with only mild improvement on that last couple of holes on the back 9.

I would also note that their sister course, Crumpin Fox, has been in amazing shape. I played there several weeks back and it had never been better. So it is very puzzling.

The staff is friendly and we ate food in the restaurant which was good. I hope they can somehow restore the course condition. I would advise that folks stay away unless the prices come down substantially or they turn the conditions around.

First time playing here. Expectation were very high. Right from the first tee, which was completely covered in crab grass, I was a bit surprised. Things only got worse. Almost every green on the front 9 was burned out. Tee boxes were horrendous. Fairways a mess. It is the worst conditioned golf course i have played in years. It got a little better on the back 9 but still can't believe I paid $100 for this round. Save your money and play somewhere else.

I have played this course many times and this is the worst conditions I have every seen it. The greens were bumpy and half of the greens were dead, diseased or bare. Tee boxes barely had grass on them and if there was grass, it was full of crab grass. It's a shame a great course like this is in such terrible condition. If I were a member, I would be ticked off that my course looks as bad as it does. Save your money and play somewhere else!

This course is in abysmal condition. Tee boxes overrun with crab grass, poorly cut greens, greens and fsrieays with large swatches of dead grass.

I had great expectations after hearing about this course and having played the sister course Crumpin Fox. What a disappointment! Greens were atrocious-pretty much unputtable-very uneven and bumpy, no grass or crabgrass, bare spots. We didn’t see decent green until #17. Many Tee boxes had no grass. Crump is immaculate but this course is terrible. Hard to understand same owner at both courses. Worst conditions that I have seen all year(including every muni in the area)and they charge $100! Save your money and find somewhere else to play

I have been playing this course since it opened. I believe this is the best public course in Connecticut. That said I was very disappointed at the conditions when I played yesterday. Tees were mostly bare or had crab grass growing on them. Had to step on tee to get it into ground on several holes. Fairways ok but numerous brown out areas. Greens were very slow by Hopyard standards and had browned out areas in numerous spots. Pace was ok, 4 1/2 hour round. Beers expensive, $6 for a 16oz Miller Lite. Staff as always was very good. Its too bad that this course is taking this abuse. No rain shouldn't be excuse. Talk was this track was closing and maybe that's why its in the shape its in. Maybe fall weather will bring it back. Still my favorite layout.

The course was in terrible shape

If I were a member, I would ask where is my money going?

The tee boxes were unrecognizable, fairways had crab grass everywhere, greens were atrocious.

Reminds me of when Gillette Ridge was going down.

Do not spend your money here.

Have played this course for many years, always in great shape and worth the price. Not the case this year. The fairways and tee boxes had no grass. The greens were completely unplayable. They were extremely slow, beat up and some even had huge bare spots. The pace of play was 5+ hours. If the course was in good shape I could look past the slow round, but this course in its current condition is not worth anything close to the $80-100 they are currently charging. Unfortunately we will not be returning, very disappointing.

Course was getting burned out around the greens, greens furry. Play slowed on the back to a 5.5hr round (2hr 15min on front). Need to have staff out on the course to keep pace of play.

Half the greens were in poor condition. A couple were getting lost with dirt patches. Course was chewed up and very dry. Not worth the $89 to play. Beverages were outrageously expensive. Will not play again unless they lower all prices, there are courses nearby that have better conditions and cost less, better value. Staff was good though, young guy working the desk was very friendly and helpful.

I had a booking issue on my end where I accidentally scheduled to play the day before I had meant to play. The staff in the shop couldn't have been more accomadating with the issue, and the rest of the staff were great throughout the day.

This is a great course. I've now played a handful of times now. The course is challenging but fair, and has a lot of character with some really fun and unique green complexes. The course was well-maintained, and the amenities like the range and putting green are very solid. I highly recommend.

Played 18 this afternoon. I had made some booking errors on my end by accidentally booking for yesterday instead of today. The staff couldn't have been more accommodating about the issue, and got me right out at the time I was trying to play. The friendly attitude was consistent throughout with everyone else who was helping out today.

This is a really solid course. I've played a handful of times. It's well maintained, and the course has a really fun layout with some real character and challenge. The greens and green complexes are tough but unique and fair, the course is undulating, and there is some real natural beauty out there. Some of my favorite holes are 7 and 8, which forms a corner around a big pond which is on the left of the green on the dogleg left par 4 and in front of the green on the par 3 8th. Not to mention that the course is very well maintained, and the amenities before your round include a nice range, big putting green, and pitching area.

Highly recommend.