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Minnechaug Golf Course
Rating Snapshot
5 Stars
188
4 Stars
233
3 Stars
66
2 Stars
29
1 Stars
14
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.6
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.9
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.8
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.7
5 Stars
22
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.7
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.0
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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Minnechaug Golf Course
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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
Played On 11/03/2017
Reviews 31
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
Indian summer
Unusually warm weather. Course was in excellent shape. Pace of play was also very good.
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
I Recommend This Course
Great short course
I always love playing this course, great layout, challenging and fun to play, the staff does a great job keeping the course in very nice shape.
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Tees and Fairways need work but twice a day on Golf Now, you can play 9 holes for as low as $10 with a cart. Play is always slow. Only use driver 2 or 3 times tops.
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
I Recommend This Course
Bare ground
The third hole par 5 has a lot of hardpan ground with no grass in front of the green. The par 5 5th hole has the same thing to the right front. I suggest putting topsoil and seeding the area or sodding it.
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On 09/23/2017
Reviews 31
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
Summer-like temps
Very hot day. Course in good condition. Pace of play
was OK. Basically a fun round.
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
I Recommend This Course
Good Value
I will play again next week.
Pace was great, played as a single with a cart.
Some burnt out areas just off fairways. Tee boxes need grass. Trap I was in needs work (3" of sand in one place and 1/2" in another - yes I did not make it out of the trap on my 1st shot). Staff was good. Restaurant was to hot to stay. Their reason was they just opened - seems to me they would have the A/C on early enough so it is a pleasant experience for customers when they are open for business.
I will return on a Golfnow Hot Deal as course is local and a good value.
Difficulty Fairly Easy
I Recommend This Course
Very convenient
I love this course because it's extremely convenient for getting in a short round of golf to practice your shots and putting. The course is maintained nicely and I was able to play at a very comfortable pace.
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On 08/26/2017
Reviews 31
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
I Recommend This Course
Nice water holes
I enjoy playing this course. Staff is very friendly, course is in good shape, greens are great shape and the 8th and 9th water holes are fun way to finish. Of course the price is always a great value!!
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Anonymous
Played On 08/21/2017
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
Challenge
Course is very challenging. Long Par 5s, Doglegs and water hazards. There's even an Island hole. We actually played a second round and I played 6 shots less. This was about the 7th time I play there this year. The challenged keep me coming back.
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Good Beginner Course
Pretty good beginners course. Good mix of distances. Course needs a little work. Greens speed isn't to fast. But overall good place to practice
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Nice challenging short coursed
I have play Minnechaug many times over the years. The layout is short, but challenging to your iron game. Greens were in great shape and the fairways were well kept.
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Great little course
I like be taking my son here. It's a nice little 9 hole course I go at least once a week during the summer. Staff is extremely nice and courteous.
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Nice and convenient
I have played this course for years, I'm always glad to get a tee time, play at a nice and relaxing pace most of the time, the course is always maintained nicely and you can't beat the cost.
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Helps improve my game and makes it user friendly for grandkids.
The course is in great shape, much improved over other years and a pleasure to play.
My grandchildren are young teens, 14 and 15. The staff makes them feel welcome and the
Course is not intimidating for them. Yet challenging enough for me also. It has been a wonderful way for me to
Connect with my grandchildren. Thank you for providing this opportunity.
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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