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Black Birch Golf Club
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Editor's Note: Course closed for business in 2024.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 72 | 6158 yards | 68.9 | 118 |
| Senior | 72 | 5488 yards | ||
| Ladies | 74 | 4924 yards | 70.8 | 121 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 69.4/119 | 332 | 321 | 410 | 319 | 117 | 480 | 482 | 151 | 382 | 2994 | 480 | 351 | 377 | 393 | 420 | 172 | 498 | 153 | 344 | 3188 | 6182 |
| White M: 66.3/115 W: 73.6/129 | 324 | 314 | 402 | 302 | 111 | 468 | 354 | 145 | 308 | 2728 | 356 | 322 | 370 | 295 | 408 | 147 | 384 | 144 | 334 | 2760 | 5488 |
| Red W: 71.8/118 | 286 | 284 | 355 | 224 | 107 | 393 | 346 | 138 | 300 | 2433 | 350 | 315 | 354 | 284 | 308 | 140 | 376 | 137 | 227 | 2491 | 4924 |
| Handicap | 16 | 10 | 4 | 12 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 9 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 5 | 11 | 13 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
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this is the condition of the 12th green. This is standard condition on all greens Photo submitted by hendu11 on 08/03/2023
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while the greens and tee boxes continue to go downhill, the greenskeeper has the time and money to put these pointless bushes and rocks behind the 11th green. No priorities. Photo submitted by hendu11 on 08/03/2023
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The tenth fairway is broad enough, but going too far left or right means tree troubles. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 05/20/2023
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The fifteenth, tucked in the northwest corner of the course, is a solid par-3 playing to a terrace-style green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 05/20/2023
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Another view of green fifteen from its right flank. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 05/20/2023
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From the white tees at the sixteenth, your drive must cross this large pond to reach the fairway beyond. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 05/20/2023
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At the other end of hole sixteen lies its undulating green, which slopes front-to-back and left-to-right. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 05/20/2023
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The first green in the late afternoon shadows (green three sits in the background). Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/02/2022
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View from the fifth tee down to its green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/02/2022
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The sixth fairway, with a view to the landing zone at the base of the hill. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/02/2022
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From behind green seven at this par-5. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/02/2022
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8th hole: near dusk: Two deer (both behind green–to left and right of white pavilion) are about to hightail it over to the ninth tee. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/02/2022
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8th, picture two: The first is now out of the picture; the second is now hightailing it out to the left. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/02/2022
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The par-3 seventh (seen from its left flank), plays from a high tee down to this green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 07/26/2022
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From the right rough, a view of the eleventh green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 07/26/2022
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Twelve is a par-four dogleg-right that leads to this double-tiered green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 07/26/2022
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Your tee shot at the par-3 fifteenth must traverse a mashy pond. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 07/26/2022
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Seventeen is a stern par-three and runs uphill to its green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 07/26/2022
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The finisher’s fairway angles slightly leftward off the tee, then runs straight for the green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 07/26/2022
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Hole four plays uphill to a two-tiered putting surface. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 05/02/2022
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The fifth drops down to a postage-stamp green. It's also well-protected. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 05/02/2022
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Eight is a classic downhill par-3 requiring accuracy with your mid or short iron. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 05/02/2022
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The eighteenth. I reflected on my rounds here this week walking up eighteen. The pond was equally reflective. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/03/2021
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The seventh is a terrific par-five which culminates on this green, set on a tall plateau. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/03/2021
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A view of hole eight’s green. This par-three plays downhill. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/03/2021
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Fourteen, maybe the best four-par on the course, will make you work hard for a par. Seen from behind the green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/03/2021
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Fifteen, a downhill par-three, is set in the most secluded part of the golf course. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/03/2021
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The par-5 sixteenth’s green, seen from the rough in the late afternoon shadows. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/03/2021
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3rd: par-4, 410: Fine tee-to-green test ending on this green, defended by two sizable bunkers. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/04/2021
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5th: Postage-stamp par three. Nice scenery as backdrop in the Moodus countryside. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/04/2021
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10th: Tight par five, 480, over tree-line fairway. This is its green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/04/2021
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11th, par4, 351. Great, wavy Zikorus-designed hole, canting downhill--as well--from the right side. Should be drive-and-pitch. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/04/2021
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15th, par-3 of 147. Downhill from a high tee, over the marsh, onto this raised green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/04/2021
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16th: Superb hole: par-5 of 498. Plays over the marsh, then uphill to a well-contoured green. Hard to hit in two. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/04/2021
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Ten. Par 5 of 480. The wraparound bunker poses problems on any approach shot. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 06/09/2021
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Twelve. A 377-yard four-par that plays longer, moving uphill on the approach, seen here. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 06/09/2021
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Thirteen: A demanding par-4, 420. At its small green, made smaller recently. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 06/09/2021
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Fifteen. A tough target. This classic par-three maxes out at 172 from a high tee. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 06/09/2021
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Fifteen. Closer view of the marsh and green complex. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 06/09/2021
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Eighteen: The closer, a 344-yard par-4, features a pond within the holes last 100 yards. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 06/09/2021
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The third hole. Downhill, short, tricky three-par. But the setting should calm your nerves. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 04/28/2021
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Eight. Conclusion to another good par-three on the front side. Seen from its left flank. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 04/28/2021
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View from 10th green back to fairway Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/14/2019
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Green 14 from a shady left side. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/14/2019
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The fifteenth: par 3, over the marshland. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/14/2019
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The 16th fairway: view of approach for 2nd shot. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/14/2019
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Pond on the sixteenth. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/14/2019
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Green at the finishing hole. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/14/2019
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1st fairway and green Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/29/2019
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3rd green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/29/2019
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Looking back over fairway 7. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/29/2019
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The 7th green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/29/2019
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View down to green 8. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/29/2019
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Part of u-shaped bunker preceding 10. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/29/2019
A disgrace
I grew up on this course. Learned to play here and it was my first job. I worked here all through college. I now run the weekend golf league there as well. No one is as tied to this place as I am and it disgusts me to see it in the condition it is in. The owners are non-existent and don't even want to improve it. This is a classic course with a great layout and solid bones but the owners have let it fall into this disgraceful state. The groundskeeper continues to shrink the greens every week and seems to do nothing to try and improve things. This course needs new ownership and someone who actually knows what they are doing to maintain the course. To even type this saddens me. I love this place but it kills me to see it like this.
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this is the condition of the 12th green. This is standard condition on all greens Photo submitted by hendu11 on 08/03/2023
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while the greens and tee boxes continue to go downhill, the greenskeeper has the time and money to put these pointless bushes and rocks behind the 11th green. No priorities. Photo submitted by hendu11 on 08/03/2023
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.
Not in great shape
This course could be great. The fairways were in need of some care. The tee boxes and the greens needed a lot of work. Beautiful area with nice scenery but the course needs help. Very friendly staff
We appreciate your feedback and apologize for any disappointment caused by the condition of the fairways, tee boxes, and greens. We will take your comments into account and work towards improving these areas. Thank you for highlighting the beautiful scenery and friendly staff - we hope to provide a better experience for you in the future.
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.
Great course! Love the layout
Greens need a little love but for the price was a really fun course. Only had time for 9 but definitely coming back to play the back 9 !
A Disappointment.
Poor conditions. Fairways and greens could be better. My wife and I generally play here a few times a year, but this time it’s one and done. A shame to see upkeep fall off so badly this year.
We apologize for the poor conditions you experienced during your recent visit. We appreciate your feedback and will make sure to address the upkeep issues to provide a better experience in the future. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.
Good, fun golf
Course was fun and challenging. Great bang for your Buck. Not kept in greatest of shape. Definitely going back to play another round
Hello, Jblanca. 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 Black Birch Golf Club.
Worst ever
Played two years ago and now conditions are even worse
Greens are unputtable
An embarrassment to be open
Hello,
Thank you for reviewing the course. We would like to apologize for your recent experience.
We're sorry to hear you were less than satisfied during your round. We pride ourselves on our providing great service and the high-quality standards we maintain.
We would like to make things right. Please reach out to our management team at the pro shop.
We hope to hear from you soon.
Great for Kids
I golf here regularly with my kids as they learn the game. The club house attendant was very friendly. On course the ranger was super nice giving my kids found balls along the way. Are the greens a little beat up? Yes, but if you are looking for a relaxed atmosphere with a great layout come here. I will continue to golf here in the future.
Great value.
First time playing here - great value, but course conditions were only fair.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We appreciate your feedback and apologize for any disappointment you may have had with our course conditions.
Hi, Scott. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We see you rated the course 1 star and are interested in learning what we can do to improve for your next visit. We take single-star feedback very seriously at our course. You are welcome to comment further or reach out to our team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thanks for choosing our course.
Needs work/money spent
Fairways look like fields. Apron looks like an unkept lawn. Greens are so holy (pun) I did not have to go to church.
Some love and fertilizer would go a long way.
I used to go there a lot. Was always a little rough, but something was being done.
Hi,
We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Your feedback helps us do better. Thank you for visiting us. We hope you'll give us another try in the future.
Needs lots of work.
Fairways are terrible. Greens are terrible. Needs some love. Played in the past and was decent. Will sit out the rest of this year. Needs love and water and nutrients.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We apologize for the current condition of our fairways and greens and understand your frustrations. We appreciate your feedback and will use it to improve the maintenance and overall experience for our future guests.
Hi. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We see you rated the course 1 star and are interested in learning what we can do to improve for your next visit. We take single-star feedback very seriously at our course. You are welcome to comment further or reach out to our team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thanks for choosing our course.
Hello. We appreciate the review. You rated us 3-stars which means there is room to improve on your recent experience at Black Birch Golf Club. Let us know, in the comments, how and where you would like to see changes from the course. Thanks for the feedback!
Good place to swing for the money
Place is a “go to course”. For the money, you can’t complain. I’ll pay $25 for 18 anytime. Got to swing. Nice layout. Greens, tee boxes and fairways need a lot of work but like I said, I wasn’t there to play on a PGA level course. Just a place to swing and enjoy the day.
Hi John! Thank you so much for leaving us with your feedback. We value our customer experience, so your review is important to us. We will make note and we hope to see you back at Black Birch Golf Club!
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Your empty words mean nothing. If you actually are serious about improving the course, than show it. Leaving comments like this do nothing than try to show that you actually care when your actions prove the opposite.
Thank you for sharing your deep connection and love for our golf course. We sincerely apologize for any disappointment or frustration caused by the current condition of the course. We appreciate your feedback and will certainly take it into consideration as we strive to improve.