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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6787 yards
Slope 127
Rating 72.4

Blackledge Country Club is home to two championship golf courses that are both known as some of the best golf in the greater Hartford area. Opened in 1963, Anderson Glen is known as the "Old Course" while Gilead Highlands, opened in 2000, is known as the "New Course." The older course has a more traditional layout but it is just as challenging. The golf course sprawls across acres of lush countryside, providing plenty of trees and water hazards. There are some elevation changes that can cause uneven lies as well as some undulation in the greens and fairways. The 13th is a particularly notable par 3 for its scenery but also its level of difficulty. Although the downhill tee shot will only require a short iron there is trouble all around in the form of protective bunkers and a pond.

Course Details

Year Built 1964

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Golf Simulator Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Accepted
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Connecticut (2020 #13) (2018 #4)
  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in New England (2015 #19)
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4.8
238 Reviews (238)

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Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Beautiful course, horrendous pace of play!! Quit after 2 hr. and 4 holes.

The pace of play was terrible. Had a group of 6 in front of us (never heard of that before???)2 of which were children under 10....
The course was beautiful and hope to give it a try again. We quit after 4 holes and 2 hours. The staff was kind enough and gave us credit to be used at a future date. Hopefully they won't be overbooked, and or the ranger does his job.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Walked

nice course, slow play

Course was in very good condition. But pace of play was unacceptable. Ranger was out on course but refused to do anything about the slow play. Would play there again but not my top choice mainly because of the pace of play

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good course

Fun course, well kept, very nice greens, and variety of holes. A bit short but long enough, definately target golf.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Can't beat Blackledge

You will not find a public course in better condition than Blackledge. I play here quite often, and am amazed at the quality of the course, round after round. The staff In the pro shop, especially Kevin and John, are always friendly, helpful, and smiling. Tremendous experience every time

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

slow greens bring down the round

I read some of the other reviews and I agree with the course being in good condition. But the greens looked so nice and rolled so slow! One of the slowest greens I have played all year. And I can't give a course a great rating when the greens rolled like that......it made the round very frustraiting

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Horrible experience with ranger.

This past memorial day weekend I tee off at 6:15 a.m. Im pretty sure I was the secod group off, with a threesome in front of the foursome I was playing in. On the 8th hole the ranger came by and told us to pick up pace. We had over a two holes wide open behind us. Once again on the turn, he stated that we were holding up yhe mens club and that we were going to have to let them play through. That the mens club players were better than us and that they had to wait too tee off since they hit the ball farther.

We didn't have anybody behind us the entire round. Not only did the ranger keep hassling us but he kept insulting my foursome's golfing abilities by stating that the men's club players were better and quicker since they golf every weekend. Everybody in my foursome also golfs every week and all for of us shot in the 80's.We ended up finishing the round 4 hrs exact. I am NEVER going back there and would NOT reccomend to anyone.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Walked

Great Course! Superb People and Food!!!

I love to play Blackledge CC in Hebron!
Whether it is the original Anderson course or the Gilead Highlands course, I always have a superior golf experience.
The staff at the pro shop are extremely friendly, courteous and helpful and the course is always in great shape.
I've met people on the course that have since become steady golf buddies, so there is always a good feeling when stepping up to the first tee.
The clubhouse has been beautifully renovated and the kitchen serves fantastic food all day long. I've recently brought my wife out to the course for dinner on the weekends, the specials are always delicious and reasonably priced.
If you want to have an enjoyable day golfing on a great course where you can relax afterwards with your favorite beverage and fine food offerings, then Blackledge CC in Hebron CT is for you!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Wonderful Day of Golf

Course was in great condition. Play moved along very nicely. Had a beautiful day. Will be playing there a few more times this year for sure.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course

This course has a straight forward layout. Holes are wide open and trees are not so mature that if you are in the rough you can still get out. Enjoyable round and would play again!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great day

Great conditions, great price, and great food. Friendly staff

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Nice Course

First time going to this course but it won't be my last. This was a very early season round so the normal issues came up, swampy land, super slow greens, green fertilizer everywhere. I will be back during the main season and hopefully can write a better review on this course.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Enjoy playing here!

Like any other course , you remember subleties and where to hit ball. Nice day as well

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

The leaves are falling!

The course was in very good condition....lots of leaves due to change in seasons....very colorful. A bit breezy, but comfortable for mid-October. Makes you use all the clubs in your bag....had some "forced carries" and elevation change. Will play again!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Challenging at times

Course is in great condition and definitely plan on playing there again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course!

I have been playing here for a few years and love it! Always well maintained and challenging. Would definitely recommend.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Blackledge Golf Course

The pace in the front 9 was good, but when we made the turn the group in front of us was vary slow, I ended up leaving after the 11th hole.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

The coarse is in great shape

I accidentally made my reservation for the wrong day. Not realizing it I showed up for the day I had intended to play but found out of my error. The staff was sympathetic and was able to squeeze me in. It was very much appreciated as I traveled a distance to play. I enjoy both courses and recommend both of them.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Blackledge Anderson COurse

This course, as I always remembered is a typical classic design in the rolling hills of New England. The course was in good shape and the greens were running very true and smooth. Though we caught up to others on the course each group let us play through without even asking. Overall a very nice set up with very good conditions for a GREAT price. One problem I could forsee, as we were finishing up around 4:00 PM the course was getting swamped with what appeared to be leagues, play and finish before 4:00.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Progressive

Perfect conditions. Well maintained. Course is in perfect shape

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Blackledge delivers

Blacklidge country club is extremely well-run and the staff is fantastic to work with. The course is in good condition, and pace of play is good. I recommend this to any golfer needing a quick round in good conditions.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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