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Gillette Ridge

1360 Hall Blvd, Bloomfield, CT 06002, United States
(860) 726-1430
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4.4
963 Reviews
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A view from tee #2 at Gillette Ridge

About

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.

Holes 18
Par 72
Length 7191 yds
Rating 74.5
Slope 140
Type Public
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Course Details

Rentals & Services

Golf Carts Yes - included in green fees

Practice & Instruction

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

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express
Metal Spikes
Dress code Proper golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Bar
Grill
Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
Banquet Facilities
Locker Rooms
Year Built 2004
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect(s) Arnold Palmer (2004) Ed Seay (2004) Harrison Minchew Golf Course Architecture (2004)

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4.4
4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 963 reviews
94.6%
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963
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  • Conditions
    4.3
  • Value
    4.5
  • Layout
    4.7
  • Friendliness
    4.6
  • Pace
    4.1
  • Amenities
    4.4
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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.

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Golfers Often Mention

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

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AmigoGolf
Reviews 48
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

First time out this season

Early signs of things growinggreens and fairways were a little bumpy. Played the back 9 holes twice because the front was being worked on.We knew that before we even booked the course and that was fine with us.

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Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
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u314160528579
Reviews 16
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 4.0
Layout 2.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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BoomBoom83
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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u314164049706
Reviews 59
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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u314164049706
Reviews 59
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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u3147402
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
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markod2
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Recommended
Played

Front is closed

The front nine is closes this spring. (2025) We played the back twice. Call course before you book

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Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
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lleeclement
Reviews 4
Recommended
Played
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Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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matthew12363
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Missed tee time

Had a major family emergency missed tee time love playing course working at turning stone this year kahuta .any help much appreciated

Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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aeromac2011
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Course is in good shape considering it’s almost December. Greens were still running decently fast.

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Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
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u9542201
Reviews 29
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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u9542201
Reviews 29
Recommended
Played
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Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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u9542201
Reviews 29
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Will at the pro shop was very helpful, along with the rest of the staff. Made for a nice day.

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Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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fun21putt
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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u314164049706
Reviews 59
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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u2346070
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great course, very slow play!!!

This course is spectacular and very difficult. Only good golfers should play it, but unfortunately that’s not the case. Every time I play there to play extremely slow. 5 1/2 hours every time. Be prepared for a long day. I walked off after 14 holes yesterday. There was a ranger on the course for the first time ever that I’ve seen and he did absolutely nothing to speed up. There were 24 in front of me and at least two holes open in front of them and we waited on every shot.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 5.0
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u000006270762
Review 1
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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u314164049706
Reviews 59
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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u314160528579
Reviews 16
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Bfly

Course is in great shape for time of the year. One of the most difficult we play in the area. Greens are perfect, fairways too. Club up!

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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u4351809
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
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