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3.9
646 Reviews (646)
5 Stars
124
4 Stars
250
3 Stars
150
2 Stars
70
1 Stars
52
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.0
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.7
80.5%
Recommend this course
471 out of 646 reviews
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4.1
66 Reviews (66)
5 Stars
22
4 Stars
33
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.1
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.5
84.8%
Recommend this course
56 out of 66 reviews
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4.1
78 Reviews (78)
5 Stars
26
4 Stars
38
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.1
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.4
82.1%
Recommend this course
64 out of 78 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6924 yards
Slope 127
Rating 73.6

Formerly known as Laurel View Country Club.

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Course Details

Year Built 1969
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Architect Geoffrey Cornish (1969) Bill Robinson (1969)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper attire is required.

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3.9
646 Reviews (646)

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Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Laurel View is on the way back

I have played this course multiple times over the last 10 years. This is the first season in a number of years where the conditions were almost ideal. Tee boxes, fairways and greens were in excellent shape. Bunkers are still poorly maintained. Had a perfect day of weather during my round, and pace of play was great for a Sat. morning round. For the price, well worth a trip to Hamden.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 07/27/2023

Thank you for your review and feedback. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the excellent conditions of the tee boxes, fairways, and greens during your recent visit. We apologize for the poor maintenance of the bunkers and appreciate your understanding. We value your patronage and hope to see you again soon in Hamden. Thanks for choosing The VUE.

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/18/2023

Hi, Brian4529107. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your time at Laurel View Country Club. We look forward to seeing you on the course soon for another 5-star experience!

Played On
Reviews 3
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Off my golf list

They charge us $50 per outdated cart, because I got t-time on GolfNow. Never will go there again.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 10/11/2023

We apologize for any inconvenience caused during your visit regarding the pricing of the carts. We appreciate your feedback and will take it into consideration for future improvements. Thank you for sharing your experience with us.

Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 07/18/2023

Hello, u314163372696. We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review. We would love to know how we can earn those last two stars next time! Thanks for playing Laurel View Country Club.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Well groomed

Very nice course. Greens and fairways were in great condition. Well managed. Many hills on course. Good layout and challenging but not narrow enough to be too aggressive. Well worth the price. Nice carts as well.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 07/18/2023

Your feedback is important to us, u983457774. Thank you for sharing your 5-star experience. We look forward to seeing you again at the course soon! Thanks for choosing Laurel View Country Club.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 07/18/2023

Thank you for reviewing us, wilnel08. We see you rated the course 3-stars and are interested in learning what we can do to improve before your next round. Feel free to comment on this review or reach out to the team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thank you for playing Laurel View Country Club, and we hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 64
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 07/18/2023

Hi, millerg44. We would love to hear more about your 4-star experience on our course. Please tell us what we can do to earn that last star, and thanks for golfing at Laurel View Country Club!

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course needs work

Primary complaint is the condition of the cart paths. Very difficult to drive on. Played with person with bad back and he was not happy. Front nine holes are too tight together. And back very hilly.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 07/07/2023

We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the condition of our cart paths and the layout of the course. We appreciate your feedback and will take it into consideration to improve our facilities. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review.

Played On
Reviews 64
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 07/07/2023

To earn a fifth star the club should finish the clubhouse and bathrooms, pave all the cart path, and provide gold tee markers consistently.

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Commented on 07/05/2023

Hi, millerg44. We would love to hear more about your 4-star experience on our course. Please tell us what we can do to earn that last star, and thanks for golfing at Laurel View Country Club!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 07/05/2023

Hi, Booshard. We would love to hear more about your 4-star experience on our course. Please tell us what we can do to earn that last star, and thanks for golfing at Laurel View Country Club!

Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Very impressive!

This was the first time playing Laurel View in nearly two years. The last time I played it, they were in the early stages of making renovations, which were badly needed. This course had been neglected and in disarray for years. When I drove up there this past Friday, I was blown away! Major tree work was done! It was totally unrecognizable and looked like a brand new course. The clubhouse has been upgraded and they were in the final stages of putting in a brand new driving range. Tee boxes, fairways and greens were in great shape. Many of the sand traps were redone. Absolutely loved what they did!!! Unfortunately, I only got to play 13 holes, as heavy rain, wind and thunder made it impossible to play the final five holes. I was impressed with what I saw so far. They are still doing a lot of work, so don’t expect it to be visually pristine just quite yet. By next year at this time, I can guarantee this will be the “Hidden Gem of CT.” Very happy for everyone involved with the revitalization project of Laurel View. Great job and I definitely look forward to playing this course again this year.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/18/2023

Thank you for your review, Jojiman. We will pass along your positive experience and feedback to our team at Laurel View Country Club. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

This was my first time visiting the VUE but I had a fantastic experience! The course is well kept and equally challenging. I would recommend this course to any and all golfers!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 07/18/2023

Thank you for the great review, u314163387322! We're glad to hear that you had a blast at our course and we look forward to welcoming you back soon. Thanks for choosing Laurel View Country Club.

Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

The course was beautiful and amazing experience!

The course has changed so much over the past couple of years and it is an amazing experience! Pace of play was smooth and the staff was friendly and helpful! Anyone looking to play a challenging course and have a great time I would highly encourage checking out the VUE.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 07/05/2023

Thank you for your review, u314163387322. We will pass along your positive experience to our team at Laurel View Country Club. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Great condition

Greens were in great shape traps were ok but overall I’ll give it a 8 it’s fun and challenging

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 07/07/2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We appreciate your feedback and are glad to hear that you enjoyed the fun and challenge of our course. We apologize if the conditions of the traps did not meet your expectations, and we will work on improving them.

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/18/2023

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, EGIPTO. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Laurel View Country Club!

Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greatly improved in recent years

Course was in excellent condition except for bunkers. No sand. All hard packed with rocks and gravel throughout. Pace of play wasn’t great. No rangers out keeping slower groups moving. Overall was well maintained and greens and tee boxes were pristine.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/18/2023

Thank you for taking the time to review us, John127. Your feedback is valuable, and we appreciate your business. Laurel View Country Club thanks you!

Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Needs work.

A goog track undergoing lots of change. Construction is everywhere. No rakes for sand traps. Should be good in 2 years.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 07/07/2023

We appreciate your feedback and apologize for any inconvenience caused by the ongoing changes and construction at our golf course. We are working to improve the facilities, and we hope that you will visit us again in the future when the upgrades are complete. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Well maintained, great scenery awful pace of play, very crammed holes

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

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
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Commented on 07/18/2023

u314163210170, thanks for the amazing review and for choosing Laurel View Country Club. We hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 07/18/2023

Hi, Liam3079520. We would love to hear more about your 4-star experience on our course. Please tell us what we can do to earn that last star, and thanks for golfing at Laurel View Country Club!

Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great Course

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!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 07/18/2023

Hi, Bundy1973. We appreciate you leaving a review and rating us. We will inform the entire team, so they know their hard work is paying off. We look forward to having you back at Laurel View Country Club!

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