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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 | 336 | 453 | 123 | 359 | 548 | 292 | 180 | 353 | 305 | 2949 | 5898 |
| White M: 67.4/116 W: 71.2/116 | 329 | 436 | 114 | 351 | 536 | 285 | 162 | 340 | 295 | 2848 | 5696 |
| Green M: 67.4/117 | 321 | 420 | 105 | 343 | 523 | 249 | 152 | 294 | 290 | 2697 | 5394 |
| Red W: 69.6/113 | 314 | 371 | 96 | 335 | 477 | 249 | 143 | 294 | 285 | 2564 | 5128 |
| 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
Nice
fun course , quick sloping greens. Position course.
Only suggestion would be a large net at the back and side of the range to avoid being killed on #8 or the practice chipping greens from long or over hooked /sliced shots
Cute course
My second time playing this course and I enjoyed it immensely.
Love this course, but slow pace
I really enjoy playing at this course. It’s in great condition and the price is unmatched, but it did take me just over 2 and a half hours to play 9 holes walking by myself. Not sure what the hold up was but it was incredibly slow. I have played a few times before and have had no complaints other than the pace of play.
Hope you like hills and difficult lies
Second time playing this course. Most holes have sloped fairways which require awkward body positions and difficult lies. Definitely NOT for people with any mobility issues, as many shots will require a bit of a hike, even with a cart. Great course if you are a mountain goat (lol).
Fun little course
First time for me on this course and I found it really fun. The greens are tricky and they will keep you on your toes.
Excellent Condition
I've played Indian Springs 4 times this year. The course condition is in excellent shape. Layout is challenging on several holes and greens are big and you need to be in right position to putt well.
Great local 9-hole!
A great 9-hole with a mix of open fairways and challenging greens. For a high handicap golfer this is the spot to have a great time but still feel challenged
Wonderful Rainy Day
I arrived for my tee time and the rain came down in buckets. After a delay of about an hour they let us out. I was paired with a member who was kind enough to be my on course guide and chaperone. The course was in good condition with tough roughs and tricky lies. Go have fun on this course!
Springs
Great little, well-maintained course. Fairways in great shape and not too crowded,
Gorgeous course. Hidden CT Gem
Indian Springs is an absolutely gorgeous course. I think it probably gets over looked because it is a 9 hole course but it is in perfect condition. The tee boxes were incredible, fairways, perfectly cut and the greens were immaculate. It is a fairly easy course, but with a few tricky par 5's and some swale and slopped fairways, it makes for a nice couple of hours on the course. I will definitely be back to play more!
Nice little course
This was a fun course to play. The difficulty comes from the fact that it is located in a very hilly area, almost every fairway results in a side hill lie of some sort. The fairways and greens were in very good condition. The greens are quick and are on the harder side to read. Overall I would play this course again now that I have some local knowledge!
Hello,
Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We see you rated the course 2-stars and are interested in learning what we can do to improve for your next visit.
We take customer feedback very seriously at our course. Please reach out to our team in the golf shop and tell us what's on your mind.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback regarding your experience playing our course. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the sloped fairways and difficult lies. We appreciate your perspective and will take it into consideration for future improvements.