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About
Lyman Orchards is a popular Connecticut destination most known for the nearly 100 varieties of pick-your-own fruit but it also offers two championship 18-hole golf courses and a nine-hole course. One of the longer courses was designed by Gary Player and the other by Robert Trent Jones. Lyman Orchards' Player Course is a seemingly mild 6,600 yards from the tips but don't let the yardage fool you, this layout is a tough but fair test. There are over 30 bunkers strategically placed along the small greens and deciduous trees and beautiful white pines line the fairways. Routed through the orchards across gently rolling hills, the golf course is as scenic as it is challenging. The terrain provides the course with plenty of ups and downs, as well as great views, especially on the 11th and 13th holes.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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| Gold | 71 | 6725 yards | 72.7 | 133 |
| Blue | 71 | 6325 yards | 71.0 | 130 |
| White | 71 | 5890 yards | 68.9 | 129 |
| Red (W) | 71 | 4900 yards | 68.3 | 113 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 72.8/134 | 404 | 373 | 380 | 190 | 397 | 351 | 223 | 584 | 381 | 3283 | 383 | 211 | 426 | 210 | 502 | 357 | 187 | 520 | 567 | 3363 | 6646 |
| Blue M: 69.7/129 | 370 | 364 | 336 | 175 | 345 | 341 | 186 | 567 | 358 | 3042 | 344 | 185 | 415 | 176 | 474 | 317 | 155 | 498 | 509 | 3073 | 6115 |
| White M: 67.9/121 W: 72.9/123 | 349 | 332 | 324 | 153 | 307 | 315 | 174 | 455 | 343 | 2752 | 303 | 166 | 395 | 146 | 455 | 299 | 142 | 484 | 491 | 2881 | 5633 |
| Gold M: 63.6/110 W: 67.6/112 | 290 | 291 | 200 | 135 | 261 | 301 | 141 | 378 | 258 | 2255 | 244 | 135 | 302 | 141 | 409 | 253 | 116 | 422 | 421 | 2443 | 4698 |
| Red M: 60.8/100 W: 62.0/106 | 244 | 244 | 196 | 112 | 224 | 207 | 110 | 305 | 240 | 1882 | 175 | 121 | 230 | 118 | 314 | 191 | 102 | 297 | 314 | 1862 | 3744 |
| Handicap | 9 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 18 | 8 | 6 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
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On the opening hole, the second shot plays straight uphill to an unbunkered green. Fortunately, the green is large. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/23/2025
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Three may not be a hard hole when you keep the ball in play, but otherwise it is unsympathetic to missed shots. It’s the #3 index here. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/23/2025
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A view from the tee at the sixth hole. It is a surprisingly difficult test–if mainly for its blind, downhill second shot. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/23/2025
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One of my playing partners (“L.”) prepares to hit his putt on the ninth as his friends look on. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/23/2025
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Birdie! (…and on to the back nine) Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/23/2025
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The tenth is a robust par-three of 386 yards. It will fight you tooth and nail from tee to cup. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 05/18/2025
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Thirteen: One of several outstanding par-3s here, stretching up to 217 yards, downhill. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 05/18/2025
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15th, Par-4, 346: Set on the lowest section of the Player, this may be the prettiest hole on the course. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 05/18/2025
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Another view of the 15th from behind its green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 05/18/2025
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Seventeen is strategic par-5. Its character feels like that of a linksland hole. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 05/18/2025
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18th, par-5, 554: The fine and beautiful finisher at the Player, and the #6 index among many challenging golf holes. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 05/18/2025
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An intimidating par-4 that starts the round, the first plays 404 yards, uphill all the way to the green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/22/2024
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The fourth supplies a kind of “break” as the #17 index. Par-3, 190 yards. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/22/2024
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Hole five, a 397-yard four-par, threatedns with a tight driving zone, followed by a brushy pit that must be traversed on the approach. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/22/2024
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Six requires a blind second shot down to this green set by the woods. Par-4, 351. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/22/2024
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The par-3 eleventh stretches 211 yards downhill to a green protected by bunkers. Stretching out beyond that is a hilly Connecticut landscape. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/22/2024
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A close-up view of green eleven. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/22/2024
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The third hole is a brutal par-4 that plays over a brushy, deep pit. The view here looks backward down the fairway, toward the abyss. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/24/2023
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At the par-4 sixth, the fairway “runs out” alongside the green, where most pitch shots will be blind down the the putting surface (situated to the left, out of view). Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/24/2023
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The seventh, a classic downhill par-3 that drops precipitously to a well-defended green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/24/2023
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A view from tee eight, looking up toward the driving zone on a monstrous par-5. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/24/2023
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Tee-to-green, the eighth concludes with a third shot (typically) over a sizeable waste area. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/24/2023
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The closing eighteenth: as aesthetically pleasing as it is difficult. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/24/2023
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Photo submitted by u314159836253 on 01/22/2023
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The Player’s 2nd is a straightaway par-4. A stream crosses its fairway; the green is well-guarded. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/22/2022
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The fourth: a challenging par-3 of about 200 yards. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/22/2022
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Six is a scenic par-4 playing to an elevated fairway, its green hidden below in a small dell. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/22/2022
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Eight demands this tough tee shot to a perched fairway, requiring a carry of some 200 yards from the blues. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/22/2022
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The eighth fairway, as seen from the high right-side rough. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/22/2022
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Under late afternoon shadows, a view from the ninth fairway into its green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/22/2022
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The opening hole glides uphill all the way to its green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 04/13/2022
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Seven travels 228 yards downhill. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 04/13/2022
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View from the blue tee at eight: Par-5, 578. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 04/13/2022
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Green eight is set behind a large, marshy depression. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 04/13/2022
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Fourteen is a downhill five-par of 493. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 04/13/2022
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Eighteen qualifies, a long, uphill par-5, qualifies as strong closer. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 04/13/2022
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Five: par-4, 397. Plays downhill to a two-tiered fairway, then farther downhill to a well-defended green. First-rate hole. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/29/2021
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Five: A view of its green, from the left rough. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/29/2021
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Seven: A fine three-par with big contouring--reminiscent of Scotland-- around the green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/29/2021
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Eight: Par-5 of 592. One of the longest par-fives in Connecticut. And one of the toughest. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/29/2021
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Eight: A view over the large thicket that precedes the green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/29/2021
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Eighteen, 40 minutes prior to sunset: A 554-yard par-5, with its green set upon a large plateau. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/29/2021
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Tee shot on par 5 #8 Photo submitted by u314159379595 on 08/08/2021
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Photo submitted by John4576224 on 07/26/2020
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Photo submitted by u1732467322 on 07/15/2020
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Photo submitted by nugentmk on 07/05/2018
Great day of golf
January 15th and we played golf !! Priceless!
Lyman’s staff was awesome helping us today.
Windy & warm
Another great day at Lymans Orchard Players course.
Thanks for coming out on a warm January day! Glad you had a great time.
Great day on the frozen tundra
Considering today is January 10th the course was in remarkable shape. Had a great time and will be back tomorrow “ Sat”!
Thanks for coming out this weekend! Always nice to catch some warm weather this time of year.
Great January Golf
3 & 1/2 hour round‼️ Greens and fairways were in very good shape! I happened to miss every bunker :)
Thank you for coming out and playing! It's always nice to catch one of those nice January days and play some golf. Hope to see you again soon!
Thank you for playing! We value your feedback and hope to see you back soon.
Great course on a great day
Was able to get out at 6am and got around the course asa foursome in less than 4 hours. The player course has a little more target golf to it, but think it’s a better test for a real golfer. Certainly have to use most of the clubs in your bag. Course was in great shape.
Thank you for playing and for the 5 star review! We love the Player Course. Hope to see you back soon.
Thank you so much for your review. We value your feedback, and hope to see you back soon. Have a great day!
Thank you so much for your review. We value your feedback, and hope to see you back soon. Have a great day!
The course is good , the weather perfect ..Thanks to Golfnow for offering special for us to be able to enjoy this course
Thank you so much for your review. We value your feedback, and hope to see you back soon. Have a great day!
Thanks for your excellent review. We appreciate your business and hope to see you back again soon.
Target golf at its worst
The only reason I played the Player course was because the Jones course had an outing. The conditions were fine, though the greens were slow. The front nine has too many blind shots and holes you can only play a certain way. The pace of play was terrible (over 5 hours). The cart girl first saw us as we were playing the ninth hole (where there is a half way house) we never saw her again. A player’s assistant asked us about the pace of play when we were playing 17. Too late!!!!
Thank you for playing today and we apologize that we did not do a better job managing the pace of play. Hopefully you will give us another chance to improve upon your experience and maybe next time you can get out on the Jones Course as it appears to be your favored course. Thank you,
A course with a great variety of holes.
Players at Lyman has a wide variety of holes to test your skills, consistency, and acumen especially when it comes to where to place a shot, which club to use, and how much risk to take on holes with blind corners or greens you cannot see..
Thank you for playing, we are glad you enjoyed it! The Jones Course and Apple Nine are great compliments to the Player course because they are so different!
Thank you for your review. We take customer feedback seriously, and are working hard to improve the customer experience. Please let us know if there is a specific service area you were dissatisfied with by emailing info@lymangolf.com. Have a great day!
Target golf
Beautiful course challenging layout shot an 82 from the blues
Thanks for playing! 82 is a great score!
Slow pace redefined
On pace for a 6 1/2 hour round when we quit at the 5 hour mark (we were on hole 13). That would have been the longest round I’d ever played if we’d seen it thru to the finish.
Before round when I explicitly asked about pace of play, starter said “we consistently average around 2 to 2 1/4 hours per 9” and “the rangers keep a close eye on pace and push people along”... huh and huh.
Also always nice to let golfers know when they are booking a tee time that your greens were just aerated... or discount your rates accordingly... neither happened (advanced warning or discount).
Oh yeah... and no junior rate...
Disappointing all around Lyman Orchards.
Thank you for coming out to play. We apologize that our pace of play was so poor. We hope that you will come back and give us another try.
A once great course has bottomed out
Been playing this course since it opened. It has absolutely bottomed out . Cart paths caving in, bare patches, rocks everywhere. Sand traps are laughably bad. The best part, however, is the rough. There should be a sign posted " This course is for highly skilled golfers only". If you are one foot into the rough, good luck finding your ball. Deep, thick and relentless. Not set up for the weekend golfer.
Sad to see a once perfectly manicured course in this kind of shape.
Thank you for playing. We're surprised to hear about the bunkers because over the off-season, we rebuilt all of our bunkers on the Player Course and the feedback has been positive. The cart paths were improved in the fall as well with more work being done in the next several weeks. Still more work to do though. We hope to see you back soon.
We appreciate your feedback and want to thank you for your review! Come back and visit us again soon.
Thank you for your review! We hope to see you again sometime soon.
Thanks for your review. Hope to see you again soon!
Good day
Had a great day on the course today!!
Need to repainr the cart paths ASAP. (Ouch)
Thanks for your review. We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again soon!
Thanks for coming out and playing! What a great January day that was. Hope to see you back as soon as the snow melts!!