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4.4
922 Reviews (922)
5 Stars
366
4 Stars
324
3 Stars
127
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%
Recommend this course
59 out of 64 reviews
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4.5
92 Reviews (92)
5 Stars
61
4 Stars
22
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.5
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.6
94.6%
Recommend this course
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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Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

9 holes 3 hrs

Love the Place, cart guys are rude. Paired up with talkers. Conversation is 1 thing, but finishing convo, then hitting ball. No thanks. Never got to finish 9 holes

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always Hits

This course is tough.. playing from whites and then blues. Almost makes it a totally new course. It dares you to go driver. High risk.. high reward. Have to play smart shots or you can get into big trouble. Fairways were in great shape. Rolled smooth greens. All in all I love playing this course. Feel it's a little over priced. But it's very good. Would love to see it a little cheaper. But in a pinch. Love playing the ridge

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Rob Mullins

The course is in excellent shape, and the pro shop personnel and the starter are top notch. I especially appreciate the discount offered to former military. The only reason for the 3 star rating on amenities is because the restaurant wasn't open on the 4th, but I've previously enjoyed the food and friendly waitstaff.

Great public course and I highly recommend it!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course going downhill

This was a great Arnold Palmer course when I first played it in 2021. And since then I played it every year when I visited Hartford. This time around the course has gone noticeably downhill. All the tee boxes are ripped, the bunkers are not being maintained and the fairways are covered with unrepaired divots. The only positive is that they have greatly lowered their price accordingly so can’t complaint too much. But it is sad to see such a nice property turning into a bad one.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging

Course is in wonderful shape. If you want to challenge your skills go here. Humbles the average golfer

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beast of a course

Awesome fun course. Played from the blacks and walked. Will definitely play here again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 54
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Very challenging

Too many holes have water or difficult hazards to carry. I lost 5 balls.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 42
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful course

We were in the area for a family party and found this course on GolfNow. Beautiful layout, tough by playable. In great shape. Full service half way house. Would definitely play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great after work round and unbeatable price .

Had fun revisiting an old treasure for $27. Played after work and was excited to get out. Went off 1 as a single and immediately stared waiting and had a foursome right behind me. Not sure if sending me off early behind a league or something was a benefit or curse as it made for a very slow front 9 (like 5 minutes of waiting between shots).

All that said, course was in great shape and fun to play. Greens were recently punched though still fine. The wind was high which made some holes even tougher from the Blues. Got to the back and flew through 6 and two Gents let me play through on the last 2 holes to get in 18.

Highly recommend, would play in at least a 2some if post work, and watch out for the MAMA Bear and cubs on Hole 7……they strolled across the fairway as I waited for the group in front of me to tee off.

Thx GR for hosting.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 42
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Road trip

We were visiting from NJ and found this course. Nice layout in great shape. Good pace of play, friendly staff. Greens were recently aerated for an upcoming junior tournament but that has to be done from time to time. I would definitely recommend this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Back nine being aerated

Should have been told by golf now back was closed cause of aeration

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Tough lay out

Dares you to hit driver. Nice greens. Rolling nice. Fairways cut nice. And 44 dollars for 18 and a cart. Great value all around. Will be back

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best value

One of the most challenging courses around. Absolutely offers the best deals of any courses in the state. Friendly staff and good restaurant. Can’t go wrong.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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