The Vue

Pace of play was just awful, there was about a pile up of 5 groups all moving slow as can be and the holes are all so close together there were people all over the place it was hard to breathe

I played for the first time and I must say I’m a fan. A lot of fun holes and conditions were very good. Greens were borderline exceptional. If I had to critique I would say that they watered too much the night before. There is a lot of construction going on around the grounds and clubhouse but the course was pretty untouched by it. I’d recommend and play again!

Course is undergoing extensive renovations (May ‘23) of everything other than the course itself and seems to include extensive residential development nearby. The course had been allowed to fall into significant disrepair and some of that still affects the experience. Most of the mess is near the clubhouse where major earthworks are unavoidable and the internal clubhouse where works are sorely in need of completion. On the course, the cart paths are in diabolical condition and there is a wasp infestation in the green side bunker on the 9th which is extensive and scary.

The good news is that it’s a lovely course - good bones. It has a couple of classic holes, the immediately obvious 10th being one. There are several steeply inclined holes like the 9th and 14th which add an attractive level of challenge as well as aesthetic appeal. There is water in a couple of places including a pond on both nines but some soggy spots on fairways. The greens are in good condition and well contoured if a bit on the slow side. Bunkers are not overly challenging and were generally well maintained.

We two booked a GolfNow hot deal which excludes a cart. The sign in the Pro Shop advised that carts are $25 but they charged us $40. When we pointed to the sign, we were told that it was $25 per person. I’d prefer to be hiring a BMW at that rate.

Course is in great condition, learned that they are doing a lot of work on the course with removing trees etc and it is now in pristine condition. The greeens are rolling so nicely. Beautiful views and tricky course but def recommend.

I’ve been playing this track for years. They are making lot of changes to the property and I think when it’s complete, it will be beautiful.

Greens in mid season form! Rolling consistent and quick.

Course was in great shape. Front nine we were moving right along. We did have a few places where we had to wait. The problem was the back nine. Groups went off on the back that did not play the front therefore the group in front of us were waiting on every tee while we were waiting on the cart path. Groups should not go off the back ahead of the groups that played the front. Front 9 took us 1 hour and 50 minutes but the back took us 2:45 .

Playing golf in CT in March is always a gift, regardless of the course. And to do it at such an affordable price is a no -brainer! Laurel View continues to be under a massive remodel, both on course and off. For this reason and the time of year, the cart paths and exterior surroundings are still a work in progress. However, the playing area (tees, fairways & greens) are in great shape for March. Grabbing a burger and beer afterward is pricey, but well worth it. The food and service by Claire were top notch and would make any golfer feel better about their round! Once renovations are completed, this may be one of the best public courses in CT, if they keep the price reasonable.

Like what they are doing with course. Keep it up. February golf can't beat it.

Course is continual getting better with new ownership. Can’t wait for the spring. Beers are little to expensive that’s my negative 🤷🏽‍♂️

I was very impressed with the condition of the course. Everything looked really good holes 17 and 18 still are in a rough conditions. That’s all for us today. from entering the course the new sign, the view is very impressive. The banquet building with all the glass on the second floor looks beautiful. I’m sure by the time this year season starts the whole course is going to look beautiful.

Booked using a hot deal with a pretty good rate, only caveat was it was for walking. No big deal, figured I would add the cart when we arrived.

Surprised to learn that the cart fees were $20 per person which pretty much negated the hot deal.

We did enjoy the course though

I booked this round at the Tee Off advertised fee of $40 (cart included). I prepaid $18. However when we arrived Laurel View stated that their charge was their holiday fee of $60 and that Tee Off should have updated their advertised rate accordingly. In addition Laurel View did not recognize our full $18 deposit. Instead they demanded $57 from each of us. Consequently I lost $9 ($3 each) of my deposit. That plus the difference from $102 that Tee Off indicated due at the course resulted in an over charge of $69 that we did not expect to pay. Therefore Tee Off owes me a $69 credit ($60 - $40 x 3 + $3 x 3).

Thank You.