Black at D. Fairchild Wheeler Golf Course

Condition was pretty bad. Green very slow. Some great elevations make it fun. Back 9 is very tough. Lots of blind shots.

Played Friday, 7/28, with perfect conditions @ noon.

Played Blues Tees @ 6500+ yards. Course in good shape although we didn't play the ball down on the fairway. Certainly didn't roll it every time but we didn't feel summer rules were called for. Greens rolled true but a bit slower than I recalled, could be don't want to over cut w the summer heat. Problem we had was a twosome suddenly appeared in front of us on the back 9. They eventually joined a single who we let play thru on the front, but we finished around 4:20 . Hot Hot Dogs @ the turn which were good eatin'. A good day on the links.

Played the red course. Some traps on the back 9 had no sand but overall good.

I prefer the Black course however both it and the Red are equally challenging as you have to navigate hilly terrain and doglegs. There is a premium placed on your length off the tee otherwise it can make for a long day. Bunkers were not in great shape and you could tell they are probably not maintained daily. Overall it's a nice parkland style course.

Only complaint was the starter he was rude and hates golf now folks said it several times in front of others

Good variety of holes. Elevation changes make it challenging. Some blind shots, but overall fun to play

Love The Wheel ! Very friendly stall , polite players, and good conditions. Love the deals on Golf Now, We can play more often!

I've been playing The Wheel for the past 5 years, and every year it's improving. 2017 finds greens in great shape, fairways nice and smooth. Lots of trouble throughout Black so it's no walk in the park. When you do find trouble, the rough can be very rough. Rocks, hard pack, tree roots and more. A true New England experience. Just keep the ball straight! ;) Weekends plan on a long round if you're out before noon. Course serves a wide range of golfers, some of whom don't know when to wave the faster through. Rangers are not that present. It's a nice track and worth the dough.

You can save 1.5 hours per round if your have everyone in your foursome putt out. Said another way, Once you start putting don't stop until it's in the hole or you are given the putt. Try it in your next friendly & report back.

DWes

Love this layout. Been playing here for 50 years and the course as never been in better shape. By far best value in the area, even better if you're a Bridgeport resident.

Last year I think red greens were better than the Blacks, which were in good shape and well maintained. Looking forward to another great season.

Couldn't believe how packed it was. We were moving right along until we caught a 5thsome. Skipped a hole and played through another group to finish. started hailing with rain for a hole and half. Everything was frozen but had the opportunity to strike the ball.

played on 12/1 after 2 days of hard rain - course was in quite good condition, greens were nice and fairways clear and blown of most leaves.

Have played there many times and knew the course and it's condition. Greens were moderate but true. Tee boxes in a little better than average condition. Non playing surfaces need help. Love the layout. View from the 10th tee is magnificent. Very enjoyable day. Especially with the "Hot Deal" from GolfNow.

great course with challenging greens, try to stay under hole on greens

The two courses at Fairchild Wheeler are our favorite places to play. Both are scenic. They have some difficult holes over creeks and some not-so-tough holes.

People (staff and golfers) are always nice.

Definitely worth visiting. Beautiful day yesterday with the fall colors.

We have played six times now and enjoy the overall experience.