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4.7
339 Reviews (339)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.7
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.5
98.1%
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319 out of 339 reviews
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5.0
9 Reviews (9)
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4 Stars
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Conditions
4.6
Value
4.8
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.8
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4.8
51 Reviews (51)
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4 Stars
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Conditions
4.8
Value
4.7
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.8
100.0%
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51 out of 51 reviews
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Course Highlights
Manchester Country Club consistently impresses with excellent course conditions, a unique Golden Age layout featuring elevation changes, doglegs, and a memorable par-3 18th. Friendly staff, smooth pace of play, and outstanding value make this a top public golf destination in New England.

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Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6339 yards
Slope 128
Rating 70.6
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Course Details

Year Built 1917
Greens Bent Grass
Architect Tom Bendelow (1917) Devereux Emmet (1917) A. W. Tillinghast (1935)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Golf School/Academy Yes
Golf Simulator Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Cafe

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Tennis

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4.7
339 Reviews (339)
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Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Manchester

Great layout

Fun to play

Some Beautiful holes

Fairways are open and well kept

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Average at best

Saw that Manchester cc had a good rating , so while visiting family in town I decided to give it a shot. Although it was a Friday morning and a beautiful day, two hours and 25 minutes to play nine holes is a bit excessive. No rangers or staff on course to monitor play. Waited on every Tee and fairway shot beginning on the first hole. Ultimately decided to walk off the course after 10.

As for the course itself, Through the green wasn’t too bad. However, despite being told the greens are in as good a shape as they get, they were at best average. I will say that the staff did try to make accommodations for me, but because I booked through Golfnow and ultimately would not be playing in the area again, there was nothing they could do.

All in all, if you find the parking lot near empty, it’s a decent little track for the money. But if it looks at all busy, stay away.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 10/14/2019

Hello. Thank you for reviewing the course. We apologize for the delay of play during your round. This is by no means the standard we strive to achieve. We work hard to accommodate everyone who visits our course and to best control pace allowing everyone to finish in a reasonable amount of time. We will continue to look for ways to improve, and we are glad to see you rated the course conditions to be great during your game. Thank you for playing Manchester Country Club. We hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun, classic Layout

This is a fun golf course! Great variety of halls in both length and set up. Conditions were very good. Highly recommend checking this place out if you have not played it and if it’s been a while go back

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 69
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Been in GA for two years came back

This place is fabulous

Just fabulous

Played a private course day before

It’s better

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great semi private course

MCC might be the best value you’ve ever played .....course is challenging enough and interesting without being tricked-out..... always in terrific shape and well maintained.....some bunkers could use more sand.... staff and players are all friendly .....restaurant has really great food ..... prices for play and food are very reasonable.....our group of retirees plays there regularly and we always have a good time ....

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

Course in fabulous shape

Played this course countless times over the years and today was by far the greatest shape I’ve seen the course in. Hats off to the Super and his team. The capital improvements they’re been making have paid off. Will strongly consider joining next year. Keep up the good work!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Beautfiul Course

Course was in great shape played on a Wednesday at 930 am to try and beat the Heat course was in Great shape greens looked good and taken care of,, i Great \Course

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

early round success!

i showed up early after booking a golfnow deal for 8:02am and actually tee'd off around 7:45am! course was in great shape as usual! a little damp and dlow for the first 4-5 holes but was perfect when it dried out! shot the round of my life with a 76 and finished the last 4 holes with bogey's! probably could have shot even due to perfect conditions but got fatigued walking in the heat! fun and accessible layout and great staff everyday! if you haven't played manchester country club you definitely should! some of the best golf in the area!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Course conditions are very good

Course conditions are very good. Pretty holes that are beautifully laid out and offer many challenges .

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Walked

Expectations Met Once Again

Course in very good condition after a tough New England spring.. Greens rolling smooth and true with moderate pace. Topped off with great weather conditions.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 55
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Connecticut Advisor
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good course but.....

I've played this course for 10 years and it a good course but, it does have a few issues. The course layout is funky with back-to-back par 5's on both nines. Then there's the issue when playing only 9 holes that leave you out in the boonies with a long walk or ride to the clubhouse.

I also found a few policies upsetting. One petty gripe of mine (that happened a few times) was being not being able to start playing when the 1st fairway was clear or the group in front of us was on the green or were teeing off from #2. We were given some lame excuse why we couldn't tee off. And we were hitting from the whites and couldn't hit the green anyway. Come on guys.

Another gripe is MCC's inflexibility regarding discount golfing program restrictions, which MCC dictates. For example, my golf partner was subbing in the men's league and wanted to use his golfing program certificate. He was told he couldn't because the program (MCC's restriction actually) required an 11 am or later tee time. There's was 1030. So for 30 minutes they made him pay full price. He told me he would never play there again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great Public Course

Have lived next to this beautiful golf course for 21 years, but have only been a full member over the past 6 years. The senior family membership was affordable for us and we loved the course. When we vacation, we find places that either have a golf course on site or golf courses nearby. We always are amazed how much we appreciate our home course after playing many of these highly rated away courses. Manchester is not an easy course and for women it can seem long. It defies the norm in that the ninth hole is far away from the club house, although there is a great little place there to catch good food and drink for the trek in. The Waterview Cafe back at the clubhouse is exceptional in its offerings and excellence. Great sea food offerings as well as traditional pub fare. Waitstaff is excellent. Cons are few,. Weekends in the pm can be slow, although they are trying to pick up pace. I love this course. Play it often and never tire of the challenge it offers. ALB

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

A great old world course!

Considering recent weather, the course is in outstanding shape - the "good" rating is a reflection of that, not the commendable efforts of grounds crew (the best in the state).

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Very Slow Pace of play

Course is in great shape. We had to wait on ever hole. Once on a par 5 there were 5 groups hole!! Call the club house and I didn’t send anyone out for 1 1/2 hours!! Very poor management of Pace of play!! Even though they have pace of play on the score cards!! 2 1/2 hour to play. One holes!! Ridiculous!!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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Commented on 05/20/2019

Hello Jschroder, thank you for taking the time to review our course, Manchester Country Club. We appreciate your dedication to playing our course but are very sorry to hear that your recent experience with us may have been poor due to pace of play. We greatly value your feedback and assure you that we will continue to work towards making the necessary improvements to the course and your overall experience with us. We hope that you will notice some of these improvements during your next round with us. Thank you for choosing our course, and we hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Love this track

Course always well kept, Staff are the best, Other then 9th hole being 5 miles away (exaggeration) from the clubhouse I love this track.

I golf at other courses all the time and enjoy the diversity but I always coming back to this course.

Food is always good to great and I never wait long for a cold beer.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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