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4.3
926 Reviews (926)
5 Stars
369
4 Stars
324
3 Stars
127
2 Stars
55
1 Stars
51
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.4
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.2
90.4%
Recommend this course
775 out of 926 reviews
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4.4
30 Reviews (30)
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.5
Layout
4.6
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.6
90.0%
Recommend this course
27 out of 30 reviews
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4.4
72 Reviews (72)
5 Stars
44
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.4
Layout
4.7
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.5
91.7%
Recommend this course
66 out of 72 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7191 yards
Slope 140
Rating 74.5

Gillette Ridge Golf Club in Bloomfield, just outside of Hartford, is an Arnold Palmer Signature course. It is one of the toughest rounds in all of New England. The course sprawls across a beautiful landscape covered with natural wetlands and forests of towering maples, oaks, and elm trees. There are strategically placed bunkers in addition to the natural challenges but they are not excessive. The wetlands come into play on almost half of the holes at Gillette Ridge Golf Club. The approaches to the greens are seemingly intimidating but as long as you don't hit short there is always bailout area on one side. Since each hole presents a unique challenge, there is not just one signature hole, but one of the most memorable holes is the par-5 second, a true risk-reward test that requires both length and accuracy.

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Course Details

Year Built 2004
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Golf Simulator Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities, Locker Rooms

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Reviews

4.3
926 Reviews (926)

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Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great condition especially with all the rain we got.Pace of play was good . Friendly staff i definitely recommend gillete ridge.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

Tough, but fun course

Tee boxes, greens, and fairways were all in excellent shape, but this is a tough course. Each hole is completely different from the last with tough greens and narrow fairways. If you are in CT and are looking for a challenge, this is your course. I will definitely be back to take on this course again. Also, the guy in the clubhouse was super personable and friendly. Always an added bonus when coming from out of town.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great as always

The course flipped the front and back nine which was a nice change. For the time of year, the course is in great shape. Rough but fun course

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

8some

They let an 8some out two groups before us, made the round take 5.5 hours, the group in front of us had to leave early because it was practically pitch black out. Not coming back

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Uneven

This course is very natural and aesthetically pleasing, with marshes and barrancas and elevation changes. It is in decent but not top notch condition. My main complaint is that the course is uneven in difficulty. The first 15 holes were quite difficult, with a good many blind shots, but doable if you hit the ball where you were looking. The last 3 holes were impossible, at least for a 76 year old 18 handicap like me. I enjoyed myself overall, but was over my head at the end of my round. I suspect it would become easier with some practice and greater familiarity. Still, a very enjoyable day.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Stay away

Thought 60 bucks sounded like a decent deal, hadn’t played Gillette Ridge in several years and I quickly remembered why. Condition of the course was subpar considering the weather as of late. Grounds crew were extremely intrusive throughout our round performing meaningless tasks right in our path of play. Watering and mowing greens while we are trying to hit our approach shots. Overpriced for what it is right now and staff were confrontational and rude. Steer clear of at all possible. Plenty of better tracks nearby.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fathers Day Golf

My son took me to Gillette Ridge. Course was in good shape. We had a great time. Staff was super friendly. Pace of play was a little slow. All in all we will be back.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Ctgolfer

Everyone from pro shop to the starter to the cart girl were outstanding. Pace was just around 4 hrs for 18. Can’t say enough good things about this day. Thanks Gillette. Will surely play again

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 50
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Some what Surprised

I was very surprised to find the course in pretty darn good condition after reading a couple of negative reviews. I did get a Hot Deal and used a $10 reward to get the $33 greens fee. I found the fairways and greens

in great shape. All of the traps were filled with sand and recently raked. The only thing I saw that someone might complain about was the edges of holes where grass had grown very long was recently cut down to six or inches. I like this course and will play it many more times this summer.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Riding recommended, but awesome experience

Ended up walking 10 miles due to stubborn friends and too many lost balls (my fault) but the course is in immaculate condition and very challenging but fun layout. Definitely bring your A game

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great Course

Gilette Ridge is a great course. Challenging and in great condition. Definitely one of the higher end courses around. I put it on the same level as wintonbury, the ranch, crumpin etc. it’s a $100 course that plays for $50 or lower on GOLFNOW.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

excellent

Course is in great shape and pace of play was about 4 hours which is excellent for a holiday morning.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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