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4.4
922 Reviews (922)
5 Stars
366
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
55
1 Stars
50
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.4
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.3
91.7%
Recommend this course
772 out of 922 reviews
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4.4
64 Reviews (64)
5 Stars
38
4 Stars
18
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.4
Layout
4.7
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.5
92.2%
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59 out of 64 reviews
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4.5
92 Reviews (92)
5 Stars
61
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
2
1 Stars
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.5
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.6
94.6%
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87 out of 92 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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4.4
922 Reviews (922)

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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

This course is super well taken care of, tons of real estate. Definitely on the harder side but a welcoming challenge. Absolutely playing here more often.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

The greens are shot!

It seems as if this course is going downhill compared to a few years back. The greens are not very well cared for and lots of golfers out there not taking care of their divots and ball marks from landing on the green. The course definitely needs attention. Pace of play was extremely slow as well. We were backed up 3 groups waiting to tee off same hole.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great layout

Challenging layout. Hadn’t played the course in 3 years and forgot how challenging it was. You need to know your yardages, both for your clubs and to hazards and ob. Put your ego aside and hit your shots

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Play Anywhere in CT before Gillette Ridge

This golf course is subpar at best, staff is bunch of amateurs that lack business acumen and integrity. Strongly encourage anyone looking at this course to spend your hard earned money at Wintonbury. Top tier course right down the street compared to this subpar excuse of a golf course. Wintonbury outshines when it comes to price, course, tee boxes, fairways, greens and the carts even have GPS at Wintonbury while Gillette stumbles to keep up. I’m confident golfers of any skill level will appreciate Wintonbury over this course any day of the week. Wintonbury staff is professional and competent while Gillette staff is still figuring out the meaning of customer service and professionalism. Their team provided the lowest level experience I have ever come across, which ultimately aligns with their inexperienced staff lack of professionalism, inability to comprehend and communicate effectively. Your time and money are best served playing round anywhere else; Wintonbury is the only course in Bloomfield area that anyone should consider making a trip to play round.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Bfly

Aerated greens 2 weeks ago, but they were very consistent. Love the layout, challenging from the blues. Course is in great shape.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Tough Course for Newer Golfers

Enjoyed the course immensely! However, it was very challenging. I am an advanced beginner/low intermediate. I felt like if you made any mistakes, this course made you pay. That said, you need courses like this to know where you stand! I would golf here again, once I get better!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Challenging layout

The course has multiple tee boxes for every player to enjoy its challenging layout.

The greens had recently been aerated, so a few putts bobbled to the cup.

All in all a course we will go back to and we recommend playing the course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Challenging but Fun course

There are a few holes that one needs to hit over water on both the front and back nine, very challenging for older women that are not long hitters. Course for all the rain we have had this summer is in good shape. Staff in pro shop and cart area are friendly and helpful. Restaurant fare is very good.

Difficulty Moderate
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