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Indian Springs Golf Club
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Indian Springs Golf Club in Middlefield has been owned and operated by the same family since it first opened in 1964. With a terrain of rolling, tree-covered hills, the course is as scenic as it is fun to play. The nine-hole layout is player friendly enough to appeal to players of all skill levels and there is an alternate set of tees to play an 18-hole round. Though many of the fairways are wide and forgiving, there are a few tricky blind shots that will test your accuracy. The par-5 second hole is one of the most memorable. It leads you uphill before plummeting downhill to a green protected by three sand traps. Indian Springs Golf Club's second par 5, the tree-lined fifth hole, is also notably tricky. The fairway edges along mature forests, leading to a sharp dogleg right downhill to the green, which is surrounded by trees.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 36 | 2961 yards | ||
| White | 36 | 2852 yards | 34.5 | 116 |
| Green | 36 | 2775 yards | ||
| Red (W) | 36 | 2616 yards | 36.5 | 127 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 68.6/117 | 332 | 446 | 128 | 362 | 552 | 289 | 182 | 363 | 307 | 2961 | 5922 |
| White M: 67.4/116 W: 71.2/116 | 321 | 429 | 117 | 349 | 538 | 286 | 165 | 352 | 295 | 2852 | 5704 |
| Green M: 67.4/117 | 315 | 420 | 110 | 340 | 525 | 283 | 150 | 342 | 290 | 2775 | 5550 |
| Red W: 69.6/113 | 307 | 366 | 103 | 332 | 473 | 278 | 140 | 333 | 284 | 2616 | 5232 |
| Handicap | 7 | 5 | 17 | 13 | 3 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 11 | ||
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
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1st Hole: A long view of fairway and green one–as seen from the ninth green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 04/26/2025
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1st Hole (par-4, 336): From behind the green on a spring afternoon. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 04/26/2025
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4th: the fairway climbs gradually, then falls as it approaches the green–yet overall this is still the “flattest” hole of the nine. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 04/26/2025
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View from fairway five down to the seventh green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 04/26/2025
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The sixth (par-4, 292): A look from behind the green at this uphill tester. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 04/26/2025
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Hole Nine (par-4, 305): A drive-and-pitch finisher, supplying a pleasant vista from its tees. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 04/26/2025
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Protecting the par-5 second hole are some large greenside traps. The woods on the left can be a permanent habitation for golf balls. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/20/2024
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Some may call the short, par-3 second deceptively tough. I would say it also looks pretty difficult from the tee. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/20/2024
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Short but threatening, the narrow sixth hole is a test of accuracy. Here is a view of the approach to the green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/20/2024
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Eighth:The woods lining this par-4’s right side guards the approach, along with a large left-side bunker. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/20/2024
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A view of the eight green, with the ninth fairway as backdrop. The former is the tougher of the two holes. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/20/2024
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The Indian Springs Clubhouse. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/20/2024
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A view of the first green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 11/07/2023
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The second hole features a huge humpbacked fairway that makes for awkward stances on sidehill lies. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 11/07/2023
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The difficult downhill approach at the par-5 fifth. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 11/07/2023
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Near the pond at eight: Maybe this is a Great Blue Heron–or a clever assemblage of golf clubs. Nice artwork! Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 11/07/2023
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Nine, a beautiful par-4 finisher, affords this view from the tee. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 11/07/2023
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From behind the ninth green after the round, I often think about shots I missed rather than successful ones. Such is golf. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 11/07/2023
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This view from the first tee at The Springs is pleasant, although a road lurks on the left side. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/06/2023
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The fourth green features the kind of fairly aggressive contouring that is typical of Albert Zikorus’ designs. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/06/2023
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The raised seventh green is a tempting target from the teeboxes set high above it. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/06/2023
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A large pond, which lines part of the eighth fairway, looks serene on a late summer’s afternoon. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/06/2023
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Hole eight, at only 363 yards, ranks as the #1 index here. The uphill approach to the green is only one reason why. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/06/2023
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It may be a short-and-sweet par-4, but hole nine retains the feel of a classic finishing hole. A massive bunker, hidden from view here, defends the approach. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/06/2023
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A threesome, playing out the first hole around its elevated, well-trapped green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 05/20/2023
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A look back at the ridge over which most golfers will hit their second shot at the par-5 fifth hole. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 05/20/2023
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View from behind the fifth green, which provides an idea of the contours of this three-tiered hole. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 05/20/2023
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A garden graces the area behind green six. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 05/20/2023
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From high on the fifth fairway, a long look down at green seven, where a threesome is putting out. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 05/20/2023
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This foursome is competing in a high school golf match, walking here up fairway eight. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 05/20/2023
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A view down the first fairway–in the distance–with the 9th hole in foreground. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 04/13/2023
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Hole two at The Springs can be a cruel brute. It plays straight uphill off the tee, then sharply downhill to the green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 04/13/2023
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As seen from the 5th fairway, a long view back to the clubhouse environs. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 04/13/2023
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On the seventh green, a golfer putts over an undulating surface. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 04/13/2023
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The eighth may be the best hole of the nine here. It also carries the number 1 handicap index. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 04/13/2023
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Nine is a drive-and-pitch hole ending on a raised green that is fronted by a massive bunker. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 04/13/2023
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A par-4, the first hole doglegs left, paralleling the curving Mack Road nearby. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 11/23/2022
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It’s hard to get the ball close to this frontal pin placement at the fourth. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 11/23/2022
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From fairway five, a view down to green seven. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 11/23/2022
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The seventh green itself, partially bathed in the midafternoon shadows of a November day. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 11/23/2022
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The ninth green–and, in the distance, green eight. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 11/23/2022
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Nine begins on a high tee, affording a fine finishing tee shot. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 11/23/2022
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The second green, seen here from some 100 yards away, may be the toughest one to two-putt on the course. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/24/2022
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Late afternoon view of green three. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/24/2022
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A countryside view from the fifth hole. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/24/2022
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At five, the third shot is usually played from this vicinity, falling steeply downhill to an elusive target. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/24/2022
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Finding the fairway is no easy task at eight, and the rest of the hole makes this a demanding par four. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/24/2022
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The finishing hole, seen here from behind its green, is a beauty. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/24/2022
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The second green, seen here from some 100 yards away, may be the toughest one to two-putt on the course. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/22/2022
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The third green in the late-afternoon of a summer day. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/22/2022
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A countryside view from the fifth hole. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/22/2022
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At five, the third shot is usually played from this vicinity, falling steeply downhill to an elusive target. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/22/2022
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Finding the fairway is no easy task at eight, and the rest of the hole makes this a demanding par four. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/22/2022
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The finishing hole, seen here from behind its green, is a beauty. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/22/2022
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Panoramic view of the north/central area of Indian Springs. The first and ninth holes are to the right, practice area left. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 11/25/2021
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In the ninth rough, OOB stakes mark the line between the golf course and its driving range/practice area. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 11/25/2021
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View of eight, which features an attractive pond but also OOB. The green is in the center of this picture. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 11/25/2021
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Eight also demands an excellent approach if you hope to land on the putting surface. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 11/25/2021
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A group on the ninth fairway, finishing up their round. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 11/25/2021
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Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 11/25/2021
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A par-4 of 332, the first hole ends atop a hill. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 06/25/2021
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The second. Par-5, 446. After rising to the top of the tall hill, the fairway descends dramatically to this green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 06/25/2021
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At three, Mike (an avid golfer I met on the course) putts for a birdie. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 06/25/2021
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Seven. View downhill to its green, looking over a bunker on the sixth. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 06/25/2021
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Eight. Great uphill par-4 of 363. A tough drive to an angular fairway with OOB awaiting on the right. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 06/25/2021
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The closer, from behind the ninth green. Spectacular drive from a high tee. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 06/25/2021
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Green one, viewed from its right flank. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/07/2020
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The third green is a beauty, but a tough two-putt. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/07/2020
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Hole five is one of Connecticut's toughest three-shotters; this is its green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/07/2020
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Conclusion to a beautiful woodland hole: the sixth green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/07/2020
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Eight is my favorite hole on the golf course. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/07/2020
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The ninth at about 6 pm, from the tee. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/07/2020
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First: Early evening shadows encroach on the 1st fairway; green is hidden from view, left of bunker. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 06/10/2020
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Another view of 1: A golfer pushes his cart up the hill to the green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 06/10/2020
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Six: Short but ever-so-tight woodland hole, a dogleg right--uphill to this pitched green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 06/10/2020
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Seven: Great 3-par with bold, rolling green contours. It plays downhill; water is behind. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 06/10/2020
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From tee nine: A view downhill to the green (behind bunker) on this four-par. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 06/10/2020
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Behind the 9th green: Now the frontal bunker is hidden from view. This is straightforward but nice finisher. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 06/10/2020
Not a great course
The holes are on top of each other. We hit into other groups on same hole or different hole, and others hit into us. Someone played an April fools joke and switch the color flag. Most holes were mislabeled. Blue is in the back and red in the front. Not the courses fault but a really slow group of seniors caused us to play 9 holes in 3 hours. I missed an appt because this group had no concept that the farthest person hits the ball. They were playing each put until the player finished all their puts before another person went. The staff was super friendly. Again the slow pace of play is not their fault.
Hidden Gem!
I’m afraid to review this and have the course get too crowded! I play this course with my two adult sons and it is reasonably priced, always in the best possible shape, and moves quickly. The owners of this course could not be more accommodating and friendly. Well stocked shop which is also reasonably priced, so if you need a glove, hat, extra balls, you are not paying outrageous prices you see in other pro shops. (It was chillier than expected and I bought a great winter hat for $20!). This great attitude extends to players in the course who are considerate and helpful to the other golfers.
Challenging layout, especially from the back. If you think you are going to show up and go low your first time, I would bet against that.
Great bar with outdoor wrap around deck overlooking the 9th green. Newly remodeled restaurant with exceptional menu for a golf facility.
It’s always nice to have a range and hit a few balls while waiting for your group to show. Pay with a card at the machine, no tokens or need to go to pro shop. Park at the far end of the parking lot and get a small bucket. Cheap and convenient!
I love this place. Please don’t tell everyone you know to come here!!
Indians
Nice little joint. Range is short. Can’t use the practice green easily anymore , have to check in . Give me a break
Hello, user1980. Thank you for leaving us a review. We are sorry to hear your experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you will give us another try in the future. Thank you for choosing Indian Springs Golf Club.
More Than Playable in Late Fall
—Nothing all that new to add to my last review of September 3rd. As for course conditions today, they were relatively good for late fall, with very good greens and greenside areas, decent fairways, and good tees. Service was excellent at the front desk–very polite, friendly, and attentive.
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A view of the first green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 11/07/2023
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The second hole features a huge humpbacked fairway that makes for awkward stances on sidehill lies. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 11/07/2023
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The difficult downhill approach at the par-5 fifth. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 11/07/2023
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Near the pond at eight: Maybe this is a Great Blue Heron–or a clever assemblage of golf clubs. Nice artwork! Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 11/07/2023
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Nine, a beautiful par-4 finisher, affords this view from the tee. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 11/07/2023
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From behind the ninth green after the round, I often think about shots I missed rather than successful ones. Such is golf. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 11/07/2023
Outstanding 9 hole golf course
A very challenging 9 hole golf course that’s well maintained. Beautiful hilltop views.
Excellent 9 hole course
Always impressed by the great conditions of the course - staff are personable and helpful.
Indian Springs
Very nice course,well maintained. Could use a ranger to speed things up a bit. Staff is friendly and professional and the clubhouse is really nice. I always enjoy playing here.
Great Course - Friendlier Staff
What a great place to play 9 holes!!! The staff was great, the food was great, and I can’t wait to go back!!
Great course
Great course here! Absolutely beautiful surroundings and scenery!
Great course for the value . At times it can be slow bc it’s popular in this area but totally worth a try.
Both Par 5s are the best. Hard but a lot of fun. Hole 5 especially! Owners are super friendly, most of the staff are too.
A little gem in Middlefield!
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Hello, Kevin3522184. Thank you for leaving us a review. We are sorry to hear your experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you will give us another try in the future. Thank you for choosing Indian Springs Golf Club.