Red at Tunxis Country Club

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Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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Blue | 35 | 3219 yards | 35.1 | 125 |
White | 35 | 2999 yards | 34.1 | 121 |
Red (W) | 35 | 2725 yards | 35.8 | 117 |
Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | Total |
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Blue M: 35.3/129 | 377 | 416 | 170 | 352 | 512 | 416 | 389 | 201 | 386 | 3219 | 3219 |
White M: 34.2/124 | 348 | 395 | 141 | 322 | 483 | 396 | 366 | 177 | 371 | 2999 | 2999 |
Gold M: 33.6/122 | 333 | 380 | 126 | 307 | 468 | 391 | 349 | 162 | 356 | 2872 | 2872 |
Red W: 35.8/117 | 275 | 331 | 105 | 296 | 408 | 345 | 316 | 153 | 263 | 2492 | 2492 |
Handicap | 7 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 4 | ||
Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 35 |
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Reviewer Photos
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Mature, stately trees form the backdrop to the first green at Tunxis Red. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/20/2022
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The second is a long par-4 that doglegs slightly right. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/20/2022
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Hole seven: A view back toward the tee from the left rough. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/20/2022
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Another view of the seventh, toward its green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/20/2022
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The ninth, as seen in the afternoon shadows of a crisp autumn afternoon. View back to the tee. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/20/2022
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A view of hole nine toward the green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/20/2022
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The trees form a kind of canopy near green three. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/22/2022
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Seven is an excellent hole that usually calls for a midiron into this green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/22/2022
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The eighth green is flanked by a pair of bunkers. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/22/2022
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Green eight from behind, with a view back to the tee. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/22/2022
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Hole six, par-4, 412. Demands an excellent drive if you expect to get on the putting surface in regulation. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/23/2021
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A look back to the sixth tee from its fairway. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/23/2021
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The 7th, animated by a large pond protecting the fairway’s left side, allows a bail-out right off the tee. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/23/2021
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Striking foliage around and behind green seven. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/23/2021
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The long par-3 eighth concludes the uninterrupted power base of this nine, which begins on hole five. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/23/2021
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A fine finishing hole, seen here at about 45 minutes prior to sunset. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/23/2021
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Third, par-3, 170: I found myself having to thread the trees to hit the green here. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/11/2021
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Hole two at Tunxis Red is a long but straightforward par-4. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/11/2021
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Seventh hole: View from the tee. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/11/2021
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Seventh: One of my favorite holes here. This is the approach to the green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/11/2021
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Eight, a tough par three, plays a bit uphill to the green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/11/2021
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The ninth green, as seen from a bunker on its right flank. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/11/2021
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Hole 4: Attractive green site next to the Farmington River, which is screened by trees to the left. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/21/2020
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5: This interesting five-par of 512 yards requires a near-perfect second shot if you hope to reach in two. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/21/2020
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7: Loving the game, a young girl sets up to hit a shot (to right, with parent). Cool scenery here, as well. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/21/2020
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Seven: I couldn’t help but be impressed by this autumnal scene around the green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/21/2020
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Ninth tee: Great driving hole with some rigor. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/21/2020
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Green 9: The setting for my conclusion of this fun nine-hole jaunt. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/21/2020
Nice Mid-Autumn Day on the Red
The Red is a fine layout, on the long side but fairly straightforward, and primarily a good ball-striking test. The greens aren’t tough to assess, with only a few of them having moderate breaks to read. You'll need a bit of finesse to chip and pitch around most of these greens, while sand play will be a bit tougher. Like many 60’s-vintage golf courses, the emphasis is on longer holes with big bunkers and greens that mostly meld into the terrain–emulating, perhaps, the Trent Jones style. Only the eighth green is significantly raised above grade. Surprisingly, then, this layout slopes at a stout 129, though much of that has to be due to the longish or just plain long par-4s. The seventh, one of those four-pars, does have a fairway flanked by a large pond, but across the rest of the course the chief hazards are the huge trees and some sizable fairway bunkers, which aren’t overused. The Red’s best aspect is its emphasis on driving, whereby long and straight and "somewhere-in-the-fairway" should supply the good ball-striker an advantage. The eighth, a 201-yard par-three, isn’t distinctive by any stretch, but it’s a very good test as well.
I enjoyed the Red’s tranquil and handsome setting today on a chilly autumn afternoon. The course was uncrowded and the pace excellent. Although I basically expected it, what was impressive was the noticeable improvement of conditions here since my last visit (August 19th) when the fairways were very much baked. Today, fairways were in good condition, save for the second (partially) and the fourth. Also improved were the roughs, now lusher and more consistent. Only the greens lagged, but this was simply because they have been aerated not long ago. In less than a week, the course should be in good overall condition.
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Mature, stately trees form the backdrop to the first green at Tunxis Red. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/20/2022
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The second is a long par-4 that doglegs slightly right. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/20/2022
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Hole seven: A view back toward the tee from the left rough. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/20/2022
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Another view of the seventh, toward its green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/20/2022
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The ninth, as seen in the afternoon shadows of a crisp autumn afternoon. View back to the tee. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/20/2022
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A view of hole nine toward the green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/20/2022
Solid time at the red course
Great experience at the red course this weekend. I felt the conditions were nice and it was challenging for a beginner like me. Lost 2 balls on the same hole but it’s all good, can’t blame the course for that. Anyways, overall had a blast and the pace of play was fine. In and out rather quick. Already booked for next weekend.
My review
It was a rainy and chilly day but it was fun. Played my best round and got my lowest score ever. I enjoy the course, it helps me practice on my game. When a quiet day like it was due to the weather, it gave me a chance to take my time and take some extra shots for practice. I will definitely go back.
My review
Great place to go always enjoy it’s a great practice course on red course which the white and green course is great if you have groups and more competitive and where the good golfers like to play and easier flow. Love the red course because I am by myself most of the time and gives me a chance to get better at the game of golf.
Good Pace
The prior week we played this same course and there was a group of 6 players two groups ahead of us. No Ranger making a 9 holes round 2 hour 40 min. Sept 4th we played in 2 hours flat. Made for an enjoyable day.
Nice last minute 9
Perfect option for a foursome made up of my neighbor and our two kids. Pace was good. Course was challenging enough yet forgiving enough to enjoy
Tunxis Red Course
I had never played the Red Course (9 hole) before so because my time was limited I decided to give it a try. The conditions were not nearly as well kept as the White or Green Courses. Greens were ok though, just smaller.
Red-Hot Day for Tunxis, But Conditions Cooling Off at the Red
The Tunxis facility was hosting a tournament on the other, eighteen hole courses today, which had the parking lot full. Overall,Tunxis seems to be enjoying red-hot popularity.
The bottom line for me here comes down to course conditions, as I’ve always liked the Red’s layout and probably always will. The White and Green courses were in excellent condition when I played them both about eight weeks ago, and, from setting foot on the Red Course (at least) at that time, conditions appeared excellent on tees, greens, and fairways.
The White and Green courses looked good again today–both up-close and from the drive in and out. The Red was not so. Many of the tees were rough and the fairways very spotty. The greens were above average but not always smooth. Roughs were often sparse. In short, disappointing.
On the bright side, the staff is very friendly here. The woman I met at the counter today when checking in on my early afternoon tee time was outstanding.
I’m not sure why the Red’s good conditioning has fallen off (the drought is only part of it, to be sure, as other courses I’ve played are basically fine). I’m hoping it returns.
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The trees form a kind of canopy near green three. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/22/2022
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Seven is an excellent hole that usually calls for a midiron into this green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/22/2022
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The eighth green is flanked by a pair of bunkers. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/22/2022
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Green eight from behind, with a view back to the tee. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/22/2022
Okay ish
Hopeful for a quick 9 to beat the heat. Pace of play was anything but. Not horrendous, but definitely not great. The course was in so so condition.
Best part was being paired with a single from Barbados. Super enjoyable company, and very competent golfer. I’m sure she would agree…with the first part!
Tunxis Red Nine
I played Tunxis Green and white many times, but this 9 is different in several ways. First, the rough was high enough for a two club change...(7 iron vs 9 iron). The greens were in graet shape although slower than I like. Ball placement was not as important here although hitting fairways will change your scoring quickly. This was well worth $26!