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4.3
938 Reviews (938)
5 Stars
376
4 Stars
328
3 Stars
128
2 Stars
55
1 Stars
51
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.4
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.2
90.6%
Recommend this course
787 out of 938 reviews
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4.3
14 Reviews (14)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
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1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.4
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.4
92.9%
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13 out of 14 reviews
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4.4
73 Reviews (73)
5 Stars
43
4 Stars
21
3 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.3
Value
4.4
Layout
4.7
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.5
91.8%
Recommend this course
67 out of 73 reviews
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Course Highlights
Gillette Ridge consistently earns praise for its challenging and well-designed layout, with fairways, greens, and recently refreshed bunkers all in excellent shape. Attentive staff across the pro shop, starter, and ranger positions deliver a welcoming experience that keeps golfers coming back.

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
938 Reviews (938)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 29
Patio Dining 22
19th Hole Scenic Views 9
Course Challenges Include:
Forced Carries 46
Water Hazards 42
Bunkers 38
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 42
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 28
Locals 18
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 38
In the 'Burbs 27
Worth the Drive 25

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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great day overall

Course was in great shape for the time of year. Would have liked on course maintenance to not have interfered with okay as workers continued in the fairways as we were attempting to hit. Would have been better if they pulled to the side and allowed play first. We teed off at 8:30 so it want as if they were trying to finish up for the day.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Interesting

We played on very warm Monday morning in November. Course was empty and we finished 18 in about 3 hours with a cart. Course was in great shape and the layout was fun. It was my first time and plan on playing again next year. Was a bit odd to see the 2 massive insurance buildings throughout the course, but better to see them than to be working in them if you ask me. I felt the par 3s from the white tees were a bit short, but not the courses fault that I chose to play from the whites instead of the blues. The young lady in the club house was very nice as was the restaurant staff. See you next year!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 37
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Course has a fantastic layout and is very challenging. Greens were punched, leaves everywhere and it took 5.5 hours.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 29
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course!

Excellent job clearing leaves. Great time. Would definitely book again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice tract

Track is really nice , pro and staff were great

Would have given 5 stars all around but greens were punch little while ago . Not their fault

Will def go back

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Avoid

If you like 5 hour rounds and not being told about green aeration while still paying full price definitely come here! If management needs the business so badly that they can’t disclose that then maybe this course needs new management for the 4th time in the last 10 years.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Full Disclosure

The layout for the course is very good but difficult for the average golfer. It was freshly aerated which should have been disclosed and rates significantly reduced due to condition of the course. It was putting plinko!

The staff was very friendly but not concerned with pace of play. We were on a 445 pace for a twosome in carts with 4 groups on the 16th hole when it began to rain and had to end the round early.

I would like to play here again when it is in good condition - bring lots of balls, the hazards keep sneaking up on you!

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 56
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Greens were aerated

When purchasing a tee time we should be notified that the greens have been aerated.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 37
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Booked for 18 we got there and we were told we could only play 9 due to aeration I never received an email or a phone call. , we were looking foward to play 18 if I had received a phone call we would have played 18 at a different course. The girl at the front desk was not friendly and useless. I feel the way this was handled we should have not even been charged to play 9 and the long wait. People in front of us and in back of us had the same problem so now so of course everything was backed up it took over 2 1:2 hours to play 9 holes, and the few times we’ve played there there’s never a starter..

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

Unannounced Aeration

We were disappointed to arrive at the course and find out that they were aerating the back nine greens that day. We had to play the front nine twice instead of a full 18. I believe that the course should have notified us ahead of time and given us an option to come another day to play the full course. The front nine was in good condition and challenging.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Finest public course in CT

This course became my favorite the first time I played it. Challenging but beautiful layout. Pristine fairways and greens. 5 star course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
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