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Hop Brook Golf Course
Rating Snapshot
5 Stars
63
4 Stars
93
3 Stars
19
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.1
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
3.8
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.3
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
3.8
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.2
Value
3.8
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.4
Amenities
2.8
StaffFriendliness
3.9
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Course Highlights
Hop Brook's rolling terrain, pitched greens, and varied par layout consistently deliver a rewarding nine-hole challenge. Friendly staff and well-maintained conditions make this course an excellent value for golfers of all levels.
About
Holes 9
Type Public/Municipal
Par 36
Length 3078 yards
Slope 116
Rating 34.1
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| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 36 | 3078 yards | 34.1 | 116 |
| White | 36 | 2904 yards | 33.3 | 112 |
| Gold | 36 | 2441 yards | 32.0 | 109 |
| Red | 36 | 2235 yards | 33.5 | 114 |
Scorecard for Hop Brook
Metrics:
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 69.2/124 W: 72.6/127 | 474 | 371 | 355 | 325 | 153 | 490 | 179 | 402 | 329 | 3078 | 6156 |
| White/Blue M: 68.4/121 | 455 | 344 | 330 | 307 | 140 | 478 | 169 | 381 | 300 | 2904 | 5982 |
| White M: 67.6/118 W: 72.0/125 | 455 | 344 | 330 | 307 | 140 | 478 | 169 | 381 | 300 | 2904 | 5808 |
| Gold M: 64.0/109 W: 70.0/120 | 356 | 320 | 285 | 274 | 124 | 434 | 136 | 332 | 244 | 2505 | 5010 |
| Red W: 67.0/114 | 307 | 249 | 255 | 268 | 119 | 423 | 126 | 254 | 234 | 2235 | 4470 |
| Handicap | 1 | 9 | 13 | 5 | 17 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 15 | ||
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
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Course Details
Year Built 1910
Fairways Blue Grass
Greens Blue Grass
Rentals/Services
Carts Yes - $12
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes
Practice/Instruction
Driving Range No
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes
Policies
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.
Food & Beverage
Bar, Restaurant
Reviews
4.1
Reviewer Photos
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Lying close to the front of the first tee, waiting to swallow topped drives, the brook flows swiftly on a spring morning. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 04/27/2026
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The second is one of the two most difficult greens to putt, along with one. It is lightning-fast above the hole. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 04/27/2026
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Three is a pleasantly open but still-challenging par-4. Course conditions were excellent today, with greens running fast. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 04/27/2026
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The fifth hole: A par-3 that plummets to the green from near the highest part of the golf course. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 04/27/2026
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A view of the landing zone for the drive at the par-5 sixth. If there is a hole that should be dubbed “most strategic” at Hop Brook, this is it. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 04/27/2026
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The sixth fairway tightens further as it progresses down to a relatively small green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 04/27/2026
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The first green, carved into the hillside, overlooks Hop Brook’s opening 470-yard fairway. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 05/03/2025
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One of three bunkers that guard the third fairway, this one may make for dicey approach shots into the green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 05/03/2025
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A view back down the third hole from near the crest of fairway four. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 05/03/2025
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Hole 5: As springtime progresses, this look across the street from the right rough will soon be obscured by leaves. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 05/03/2025
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The eighth is an outstanding four-par running 402 yards. Many scattered trees stand like sentries alongside its fairway. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 05/03/2025
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Green eight is hidden from view to players on the fairway–-concealed by the sizable berm from which I stood on to take this photo. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 05/03/2025
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The third from behind its green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/17/2024
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A view of green five from the cartpath; beyond is the first fairway. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/17/2024
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The sixth fairway, after rounding its dogleg. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/17/2024
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Fairway eight. A long and strong par-4. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/17/2024
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The ninth hole, after the sun had finally and completely come out from behind the clouds. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/17/2024
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About as tough as a short-par five can get, the opening hole at Hop Brook earns the #1 index. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/22/2024
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A view of green two. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/22/2024
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Putting on the fourth green may feel like a relief after your efforts to keep the ball in play from tee to green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/22/2024
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The target on the par-3 seventh may look tiny from this vantage point, but it’s big enough to hit with a mid-iron or more. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/22/2024
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The approach to the eighth green, hidden from view behind a kind of berm-like rise, will demand a laser-like approach shot for a GIR. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/22/2024
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1st hole (no. 1 handicap index): par 5, 474. Generally a three-shotter for most players. Here is the landing zone for the second. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/18/2024
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Another view of the first, behind its green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/18/2024
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The second: par-4, 371. Simply a great par four. The fairway undulates strongly on the way to a tilted green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/18/2024
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Third, par-4. An easier par four that the second, but with bunkers to threaten the tee shot. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/18/2024
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Five, par-3. This downhill one-shotter starts from a high tee and plummets to this green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/18/2024
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Another view of the fifth from behind hole. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/18/2024
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The 1st, par-5, 474 yards, index 1. The tough opener demands, ideally, a shot over this pond–leading to a wedge for the third shot. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 07/08/2023
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Two, par-4, 371. Terrific par-4, its driving zone rolling, its green canted back to front. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 07/08/2023
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Three, par-4, 355. Short but tricky four-par that finishes on this slightly raised and small green. (The hog’s back fourth fairway lies in background). Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 07/08/2023
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Six, par-5, 490. Almost the opposite of the opening par-5, this doglegs right and plays to a relatively flat green fronted by a bunker. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 07/08/2023
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Eight, par-4, 402. An outstanding, tough dogleg playing to a well-protected green. Great driving hole. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 07/08/2023
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Nine, par-4, 329. Short but lethal: tight fairway; dogleg right; raised and sloping green. A hard finisher from tee to cup. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 07/08/2023
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The drive is hardly a piece of cake at Hop Brook’s first, but each shot may seem tougher than the previous one. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 07/07/2022
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A cross hazard–this pond–makes for a risk/reward situation at #1. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 07/07/2022
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Fairway two includes a pronounced swale on the way to the green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 07/07/2022
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Behind the third green is an unpleasant drop-off that makes a pitch back onto the putting surface difficult. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 07/07/2022
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Seven, a mid-length par-3, is well protected by flanking bunkers. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 07/07/2022
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Eight is my favorite hole on the course, a rigorous par-4 of 402. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 07/07/2022
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1st hole: Par-5, 474. A stream crosses the second-shot landing zone. A risk-reward proposition. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 07/23/2021
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3rd hole: Par-4, 355. A pair of golfers moves toward the landing spots of their drives. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 07/23/2021
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The fifth: Par-3, 153. Classic tee shot from on high, much higher than when I played HB as a teenager. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 07/23/2021
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Six: An outstanding par-5 of 490. Dogleg right. If you want to make it a two-shotter, you’ll need to miss this bunker. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 07/23/2021
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The sixth hole from behind, showing the course’s pleasant parkland style. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 07/23/2021
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The beautiful 8th hole, a par-4 of 402. Though not seen well in this shot, the fairway ripples nicely. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 07/23/2021
Played On 06/20/2018
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
Beautiful 9-hole course
Bunkers are perfect, greens are in great shape and challenging, fairways are nice and the rough is well maintained so you don't totally destroy your game if you happen upon it!
Great value for money and very picturesque.
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
interesting layout
First you go to the top of the hill then you play four holes in the valley. interesting
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Slow
Course was nice just very slow. Apparently had three leagues out that night which was why. Didn’t get to finish only made it through 7
Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
I Recommend This Course
Many recent improvements
There have been several improvements at Hop Brook over the last couple years. Course Is in very good shape. Would definitely recommend giving it a try. They have a friendly staff led by PGA Professional Bryan Nixon.
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Would have been nice to play
I have played Hop Brook several times over the last few years. Beautiful weather today so I stopped down to walk a quick 9 after work. I was told that leagues were ongoing and that they had no openings in the afternoons any weekday because of them. There was no one on the tee box and surely a single walker was going to outpace any foursome that showed up. But alas, I was turned away. Played Woodhaven in Bethany after a 20 minute drive. They were able to sneak me out in between a league (the guys were really cool about it) for $15. I will never go back to Hop Brook. For a course that is town owned...I really don't think you should be turning away business.
Course is usually in average condition, but customer service is terrible. Similar Facebook reviews on their homepage.
Skip it and play Oxford, Woodbridge CC, or Woodhaven instead
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Friendliness Poor
Amenities Fair
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