Player at Lyman Orchards Golf Club

This is a tough golf course, and you have to know where to place your shots. If you’re playing for the first time, play with someone who has been there before. Blind shots and the penalties for missing are deep rough just off the fairways. To score well here you better be a mid handicapper having a good day or better. If you are a duffer, I would strongly suggest that you think twice about playing on this course, and perhaps playing the more friendly Jones course.

It looks to me like the Orchard built this course with 3 sections of property they had left over after building the Jones course. The first segment is routed through the woods and features a lot of mounding and two holes that require a strong poke over a ravine. Then a long walk to a section built up and around the highest point on the course. The most notable hole is #12, which requires blind shots on the tee and for the approach. I couldn’t believe it when my playing partner who had played here once before showed me the approach line. I would have never guessed that it would be that severe a dogleg, but it was. The third section goes back down into the valley next to the Jones course and is less remarkable and just darn long. 3 of the final 5 holes are par 5s. At least you get to see where you need to go in this section.

I am definitely going back. I enjoyed the challenge and want to play it again, this time at least I will have a better idea of course management. The conditions are very good, the staff nice, the facilities are very good.

The only real criticism I would have is that the par 3s could be a bit more imaginative, but with the elevation change and wind up on that hill it makes for interesting club selection. And don’t walk and carry unless you’re in really good shape. I did and I would do it again but fatigue certainly became an element when I came down from the hill and started playing the home stretch. Also there are a few really long walks between the sections.

It’s a modern course, with a few holes that are tricked up, but very enjoyable and good test of golf. Play it with the right attitude and you will have a great round.

This is a very very good test of golf.

The Player course dates from 1994, well after the sister course by Robert Trent Jones was built. As such, it seems that he was given 3 fairly separate sections of the property to work with, roughly divided into 6 holes each. The first segment is characterized by fairly tight holes cut through the woods and accentuated by generous mounding throughout. A deep ravine is utilized by Player on two of the par 4s, which required a decent carry. Several blind tee shots will challenge you when you first play the course so either play with someone who has played before or good luck guessing where the line is to set up the approach.

The second section goes up and around the highest point on the course, with lovely views, but it is a heck of a climb if you are walking and carrying. Number 12 is truly confounding the first time you play it. A blind tee shot leads to a fairway that you have to take a sharp left turn for another blind shot to a green surrounded by mounds with very deep rough. Take bogey as a victory.

The final leg is in the valley and most of the holes are relatively straightforward but long. 3 out of 5 finishing holes are par 5s.

The only criticism might be that the par 3s could be more interesting than they are, but the wind and downhill length made club selection difficult.

The course is well maintained and in nice condition. The staff was nice and the facilities looked inviting but they were closed.

I’m definitely going to be back, but next time I’ll ride a cart.

First, the social distancing rules are great and definitely under control. But covid is strongly advising us to not let other states in and the parking lot was full with New York and New Jersey license plates they shouldn’t be allowed to book tee times at ct courses with all this going on especially with New York being a epicenter right now.

Loved this course. Target golf for sure! Was really soggy from previous day’s rain but I would recommend this course for play...

Matt

Got to forget about all the craziness for a while , but the course staff ensured everyone was staying safe by reminding golfers to maintain social distancing in a friendly manner this was my first time playing at Lyman’s Orchard but we being going back very soon

We went yesterday they handled the social distancing very professional Everyone got there own cart they were all cleaned ahead of time. No one had to touch the flag it was nice. Would definitely recommend playing here

Kudos to Lyman’s Orchard for their strict adherence to the virus guidelines. Thanks to your efforts I was able to enjoy an afternoon of golf.

Job well done !!

Consistently a great golf course to play! Greg in the Pro Shop does a great job coordinating the rush of golfers!!! Course conditions are A+. Jones course getting new sand !!! New GPS CARTS COMING SOON. !!!

Greens were great, fairways as well. They need a ranger even during the season for pace of play , only negative is ball marks on the greens ppl are lazy and not. Fixing them otherwise great!

I’ve played my last ten rounds at Lyman’s Player course. Will probably convert to playing here instead of Southington!! Both courses are on GOLFNOW.COM so I pay to play same price. Staff at Lyman’s Is awesome. They just replaced all the sand in the bunkers. New GPS carts are coming. Looking good!! Course standards are A+ everyday. All the golfers are very accommodating, a lot of members!!

Very tough course, but a lot of fun as well. Considering that it’s March in Connecticut, the course is in fantastic shape. Cart path only today. Amazing views off of the 11th tee.

Winter golf at its best in New England! Conditions are better here now than some golf courses in the summer !!!! ⛳️

OK---It's week two of February ....the greens were awesome!!! ~~Better than some courses in the summer! Fairways were A+ Tough playing in 41o weather but well worth it. Had a great time!!!!

January 15th and we played golf !! Priceless!

Lyman’s staff was awesome helping us today.

Another great day at Lymans Orchard Players course.

Considering today is January 10th the course was in remarkable shape. Had a great time and will be back tomorrow “ Sat”!