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Minnechaug Golf Course
Rating Snapshot
5 Stars
189
4 Stars
233
3 Stars
66
2 Stars
30
1 Stars
14
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.6
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.9
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.7
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.7
5 Stars
22
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.6
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.5
AI summaries based on real golfer reviews
Course Highlights
This short course delivers outstanding value with a well-designed layout featuring memorable water holes and fairways and greens in tremendous condition. Welcoming staff and smooth pace of play make it a consistently enjoyable experience for all skill levels.
About
Holes 9
Type Public
Par 35
Length 2668 yards
Slope 114
Rating 33.4
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| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 35 | 2668 yards | 33.4 | 114 |
| White | 35 | 2527 yards | 32.3 | 112 |
| Red (W) | 35 | 2208 yards | 32.7 | 114 |
Scorecard for Minnechaug
Metrics:
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 64.0/108 W: 68.6/120 | 329 | 139 | 456 | 345 | 452 | 169 | 280 | 118 | 157 | 2445 | 4890 |
| White M: 63.0/105 W: 67.0/116 | 316 | 128 | 442 | 330 | 431 | 154 | 256 | 108 | 135 | 2300 | 4600 |
| Red M: 61.4/102 W: 64.2/106 | 298 | 122 | 401 | 310 | 395 | 133 | 214 | 80 | 115 | 2068 | 4136 |
| Yellow M: 59.4/101 W: 61.6/98 | 275 | 107 | 349 | 293 | 344 | 127 | 214 | 61 | 72 | 1842 | 3684 |
| Orange M: 50.6/73 W: 53.2/71 | 121 | 105 | 53 | 55 | 76 | 57 | 214 | 61 | 72 | 814 | 1628 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 13 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 17 | 15 | 5 | ||
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 34 | 68 |
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Course Details
Year Built 1959
Rentals/Services
Carts Yes - $12
Clubs Yes
Practice/Instruction
Driving Range No
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes
Policies
Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Discover Accepted
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Food & Beverage
SnacksAvailable Facilities
ClubhouseAccolades
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Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Connecticut (2022 #12)
Reviews
4.3
Reviewer Photos
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Photo submitted by Philip6456320 on 04/19/2026
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Photo submitted by Philip6456320 on 04/19/2026
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Photo submitted by u314164731041 on 06/05/2025
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Hole 2 Photo submitted by u2472156 on 09/06/2023
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The third green on this short par-5. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 06/26/2023
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In late afternoon shadow, the seventh green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 06/26/2023
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Eight, the island green, has a suburban backdrop. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 06/26/2023
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The par-3 ninth green. The tee shot must cross a sizeable pond to find this putting surface. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 06/26/2023
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Photo submitted by Craig7989199 on 05/11/2023
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Photo submitted by u000008191440 on 10/20/2022
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After a long drive, my playing partner pitches safely onto the first green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 05/09/2022
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First hole, again: As seen from its left flank. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 05/09/2022
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The tee shot at the 181-yard, par-3 sixth often flirts with the marshy stream to the right of the green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 05/09/2022
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The Island Green (at eight) presents a classic feel at any time of year. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 05/09/2022
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The opening drive at one. Avoid the road on the left; the screen on the right will ‘save’ low tee shots from OOB. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 07/11/2021
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The first green. It will test your pitching game should you miss left. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 07/11/2021
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Hole two is the number one index. More than hinting at that is its small landing zone. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 07/11/2021
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We saw this skittish deer starting to cross fairway three. For some reason, it chose not to--and turned around. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 07/11/2021
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At five, a par-five, you’ll need two excellent shots to come even close to this green, pitched back to front. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 07/11/2021
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Eighth: The island green as seen from its right flank. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 07/11/2021
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Eight: A trio of geese in the foreground; a trio of golfers at the green, background. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 05/16/2021
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The first. Architect Geoffrey Cornish designed this stunning, roadside par-4 to get the game underway. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 05/16/2021
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Second Hole: This narrow putting surface is a tight target, even with wedge in hand. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 05/16/2021
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Fifth: par-5, 483. The tranquil Glastonbury woodland is part of # five’s backdrop. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 05/16/2021
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Seven: One of the members of my foursome, Mike (aged 16), rehearses his backswing before teeing off. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 05/16/2021
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Seven. Short but tricky hole that demands two solid shots to hit this bi-level green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 05/16/2021
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Photo submitted by Philip6456320 on 04/11/2021
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The first: a threesome putts out amid fall foliage. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 11/08/2020
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Second: If there can be two signature holes among nine, they have to be this and the eighth. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 11/08/2020
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Second green: Green conditions at Minnechaug were ideal today. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 11/08/2020
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Green seven. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 11/08/2020
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The 8th. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 11/08/2020
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The handsome ninth green is a rather small target (seen from left side). Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 11/08/2020
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An ultra-tight hole—number 2. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/08/2020
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Short but tricky: the par-5 third. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/08/2020
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A bit longer and even more deceptive: number five. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/08/2020
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Six is one of three excellent par-3's here. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/08/2020
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The 7th green is tucked behind a massive bunker. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/08/2020
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It's fairly easy to miss the ninth green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/08/2020
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Photo submitted by u000008018639 on 08/30/2020
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Hole 3: An interesting short par-five, bending left and guarded on that side by a tall, protruding tree. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/21/2020
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Sixth: Great three-par that must carry over this marsh—which also guards green’s left side. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/21/2020
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Seventh tee and fairway: hole doglegs right with a huge cloverleaf bunker in the elbow. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/21/2020
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The path to the next hole from the back side of the island green 8th. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/21/2020
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The island green eighth, located on Island Green and Fairway Crossing Roads. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/21/2020
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The lesser known ninth also features a terrific setting. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/21/2020
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Up in the weeks, I got this pic of one: this massive leftward dropoff dearly penalizes those unfortunate souls who miss here. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 05/26/2020
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From behind two's narrow green we see the tightness of entire tee-to-green experience. How straight can you hit a golf ball? Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 05/26/2020
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Five: You'll need a 300-yard-drive to be in this zip code; it's another buck-eighty-five to reach the green in the distance. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 05/26/2020
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From behind six: small green to be hit with a mid-iron; a stream threatens slicers. Fabulous hole! Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 05/26/2020
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Serene setting at green eight. Serenity is often disrupted, however, by splashing golf balls. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 05/26/2020
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Nine: This pretty finisher is fronted by huge pond, seen here from the green's left side. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 05/26/2020
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The 2nd: Best 4-par here; truest test of tee-to-green accuracy. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 05/04/2020
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The 3rd: Looking back at green complex and fairway. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 05/04/2020
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Four: Solid driving hole favoring a drawn shot around trees. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 05/04/2020
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Five: Cleverly positioned tree on left may wreak havoc with second shots. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 05/04/2020
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Eight: classically proportioned island green, the first one of its kind in Connecticut. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 05/04/2020
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Nine: My son (far right) hitting pitch shot about to collide with flagstick (His ball is airborne). Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 05/04/2020
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The second fairway Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 11/07/2019
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Green-side at number two. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 11/07/2019
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Island green at eight. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 11/07/2019
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Island green from tee. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 11/07/2019
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A great driving hole: five. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 11/07/2019
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Carry over water at nine. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 11/07/2019
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Photo submitted by Zero1 on 10/30/2012
I Recommend This Course
Great 9 Hole
Fun for a casual round with par 3,4 and 5 holes.
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
The best local course!
I moved to the area a couple years ago and really began to pickup golf. This course is absolutely perfect for the beginner golfer to get started and it continues to challenge me as I would now lean more towards intermediate. The staff is incredible, I cannot say enough good things about them! Id argue the tavern has some of the best food around, and you truly cannot beat their happy hour! Im now joining my second season in their golf league and it’s something I look forward to every Thursday. If you've never been, I cannot speak highly enough of this establishment, come check it out for yourself!
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Late March Golf
Kudos to the superintendent and his staff for having this course in terrific shape following a brutal New England winter
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Value for the money
This course offers a decent value for a 9-hole round at the current price point. The staff are friendly, which is a definite plus. While the course maintenance is acceptable, there's room for improvement. The primary drawback is that the pace of play is challenging and needs to be addressed.
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
I Recommend This Course
Nice 9 hole course
Not very long course but in great condition and worth the price
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Forgiving with challenging holes!
My son and I played here yesterday with a nice gentleman named Mike as an add-on and he was a fantastic addition to my son and I. Course is nice. Some challenging holes and the water holes at the end are very nice. Tee boxes could use love but it’s toward end of season so it is what it is. Great for the money.
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Just generally a poor experience here. The tee boxes are in terrible condition, especially the par threes. The second hole has been converted from a par 4 to 3, so there are now four par threes on the course. The pace of play was awful. Overall just kind of a disappointing round. At least it is cheap and a decent place to bring beginners.
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
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