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Jones at Lyman Orchards Golf Club
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About
Lyman Orchards in Middlefield is a favorite spot for families because of the nearly 100 varieties of pick-your-own fruit, but it's popular with golfers as well, boasting both a Robert Trent Jones-designed course and one designed by Gary Player. There is also the Apple Nine Course. Situated along the banks of the Connecticut River, the orchards provide the perfect setting for a round of golf. The Jones Course has a diverse terrain, offering dramatically rolling hills on the front nine and a back nine that is routed through woodlands and wetlands. Water comes into play on a total of seven holes on the back and there are more than 40 bunkers strategically placed along the severely sloped greens. Accurate drives and irons will be generously rewarded but it's not overly punishing for high handicappers.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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| Black/Macoun | 72 | 7011 yards | 73.3 | 132 |
| Blue/Empire | 72 | 6614 yards | 71.5 | 131 |
| White/McIntosh | 72 | 6200 yards | 69.6 | 128 |
| Red/Cortland (W) | 72 | 5812 yards | 72.0 | 124 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 74.0/134 | 435 | 195 | 408 | 571 | 407 | 366 | 197 | 391 | 572 | 3542 | 412 | 167 | 516 | 390 | 407 | 402 | 428 | 180 | 567 | 3469 | 7011 |
| Blue M: 72.0/129 | 416 | 175 | 374 | 552 | 390 | 350 | 175 | 373 | 548 | 3353 | 399 | 152 | 490 | 370 | 388 | 382 | 403 | 162 | 515 | 3261 | 6614 |
| White M: 70.3/128 W: 76.1/128 | 397 | 154 | 361 | 518 | 372 | 334 | 153 | 355 | 514 | 3158 | 369 | 138 | 462 | 350 | 369 | 361 | 380 | 144 | 469 | 3042 | 6200 |
| Gold M: 68.5/124 W: 73.9/126 | 379 | 134 | 338 | 491 | 354 | 317 | 131 | 336 | 483 | 2963 | 346 | 124 | 435 | 329 | 350 | 340 | 356 | 126 | 443 | 2849 | 5812 |
| Red M: 62.3/117 W: 66.3/120 | 299 | 123 | 248 | 371 | 249 | 204 | 122 | 240 | 351 | 2207 | 211 | 113 | 315 | 239 | 233 | 245 | 236 | 115 | 350 | 2057 | 4264 |
| Handicap | 3 | 17 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 16 | 12 | |||
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 9 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 12 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 6 | 18 | 4 |
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Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Connecticut (2023 #10)
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Reviewer Photos
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Lyman Orchars (Jones), hole 6 Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 11/29/2025
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Lyman Orchars (Jones), hole 18 Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 11/29/2025
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Photo submitted by WestieKop on 10/21/2025
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Photo submitted by WestieKop on 10/21/2025
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First, par-4, 435 yards: A classic Trent Jones par-4 that has to be one of the greatest opening holes in Connecticut. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/18/2024
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Second, par-3, 197: This is a relatively small target to hit with a mid-iron or longer club. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/18/2024
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Another view of the second green from its left side, showing its large fall-off. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/18/2024
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Six, par-4, 366: A fairly tough approach to a hilltop green, which has the glassiest putting surface on the entire course. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/18/2024
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Eight, par-4, 391: This mid-length par-4 concludes on a tricky green complex, seen here in the late-afternoon shadows. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/18/2024
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Nine: par-5, 572: A first-rate five-par concludes the front side. Both fairway and green are guarded with large bunkers. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/18/2024
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Four is a burly, well-bunkered par-5 of 571. Your tee shot should avoid this trap. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/16/2022
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Six is among my favorite short par-4s anywhere, playing uphill to this heavily pitched green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/16/2022
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Seven, a par-3 of 197, plays straight uphill to a tight target. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/16/2022
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The ninth green, seen here from some 100 yards or so away behind a fairway trap, is narrow and well-bunkered. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/16/2022
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The Overlook: from one of the practice putting greens, you’ll have this view of the tenth and eighteenth fairways, with a large pond dividing them. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/16/2022
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Down on the tenth green itself, the same large pond forms a backdrop. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/16/2022
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Soooo close to an ace on hole #2!!! Photo submitted by u241990994 on 02/24/2022
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Ten, par-4, 412. A classic risk-reward hole with aesthetics to match its playability. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 11/07/2021
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13, par-4, 390. A scenic view from the adjacent twelfth hole. Countless golf balls, including some of mine, have found these waters. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 11/07/2021
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14, par-4, 407. You’ll need an accurate drive and approach to find this raised green in regulation. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 11/07/2021
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15, par-4, 402. Opinions will vary, but I like this as the best hole on the back nine. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 11/07/2021
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A three-par of 180, this hole looks great in the late afternoon shadows. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 11/07/2021
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This fine closing hole spans 567 yards and demands a careful pitch to hold its green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 11/07/2021
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Lyman’s finishing hole stretches 567 yards from tee to green. Hazards are plentiful along the way. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 07/07/2021
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The third hole. Dogleg right, 408. Both drive and second shot must be hit with precision. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 07/07/2021
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The sixth green rises well above the fairway, and putting its severely sloping green can be nerve-wracking. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 07/07/2021
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Hole ten: par-4, 412. Cut the corner of this dogleg left at your own risk. It promises to be an adventure. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 07/07/2021
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Sixteen, a 428-yard par four, will test your mettle from tee to cup. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 07/07/2021
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A view toward the Lyman-Jones 18th fairway to its perched green. The clubhouse lies above and behind it. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 07/07/2021
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found on three bunkers i was in. :( Photo submitted by Matthew3304221 on 10/20/2016
Diabolical pin placements!
Played the day before a tropical storm was due. Very warm, but breezy conditions. The course was in excellent shape, especially with the hot and dry conditions so far this year.
Whoever placed the pins on this particular day must have been a disciple of the Marquis de Sade. Pins were mostly tucked in corners behind bunkers, or put on or near the false front on several greens. Made for some interesting putts, since the greens were running pretty fast.
Thank you for playing and thank you for the review! Hope to see you back again soon.
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Thank you for playing and thank you for the 5 star review! Hope to see you back soon.
Thank you for playing and thank you for the 5 star review. Hope to see you back again soon!
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Great day
Course was in great shape !! Played 18 holes in 4 hours. Great pace !!
Tough to putt on greens after they watered them. Couldn’t get a read on the greens. Great day of golf today !!!!
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Traveled 75 Minutes from. NY.....
.....and it was well worth it! Will definitely come back to this venue. We walked, played in 3 hours and 50 minutes and really enjoyed it. Staff was great and despite Covid protocols, restaurant staff was attentive, friendly and sensitive to the Covid protocols. Excellent time - will definitely go back!
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Awesome day!
A great day on a great golf course. I've been playing here a lot and love it!
Thank you for the 5 star review and thank you for your loyalty! Glad to see that you have been getting out and playing some rounds this year. Hope to see you back again soon!
Great day with my two boys. Course is in great shape.
Thank you for playing and thank you for the review! Always nice to see families getting together on the golf course. Hope to see you back soon.
Thank you for coming out to play and thank you for the review. Hope to see you back soon!
Thank you for playing and thank you for the review. Sorry that the pins were so difficult. Glad to hear you still had fun. Thank you!