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Top Courses in Connecticut(2022 #6)
Golfer Photos
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The game at Hawk’s landing begins with a downhill, driveable par-4, along with some vivid spring colors to the right of the tee box. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 05/29/2025
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On the inward half, you begin with the course’s most difficult hole: 410 yards; a very tight tee shot to an awkward landing zone; an elevated green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 05/29/2025
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The eleventh, a beautiful short par-4, is also a fine drive and pitch hole. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 05/29/2025
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A view of the strongly undulating 14th green. A Par-4 of 400 yards through the trees. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 05/29/2025
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Fifteen is a tight par-5–where both the tee ball and second shot are demanding. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 05/29/2025
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With several great holes at HLGC, it’s hard to pick which one as its “signature.” In my opinion, it is the par-5 seventeenth–as seen here from behind its tee. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 05/29/2025
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At this par-3 of 180 yards, the second green is well protected. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/10/2024
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Four is a short par-4 that plays slightly uphill. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/10/2024
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The par-4 seventh may be driven in one shot, provided you hit a near-perfect tee ball. A view from its fairway. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/10/2024
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Nine is a classic and lengthy three-par. Your tee shot needs to traverse a pond. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/10/2024
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The fourth is straightforward from the tee to this contoured and tricky-to-read putting surface. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/05/2023
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Five is simply a classic downhill four-par. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/05/2023
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In the late-afternoon shadows, the seventh hole looks inviting though its fairway is narrow. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/05/2023
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Among the toughest par-3s in the state, the ninth is a Frankenstein’s monster of a golf hole. This view comes from fairway eight. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/05/2023
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Twelve is a simple but good par-three that plays slightly uphill and over a small stream. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/05/2023
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This snapping turtle, which I found situated near the stream alongside hole five, was not aggressive. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/05/2023
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Framed by Connecticut woodland, the longish, par-3 second hole demands a good tee shot for a GIR. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 06/04/2023
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The well-groomed fourth fairway glides uphill to a slightly-pitched green, which is guarded by a pair of flanking bunkers. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 06/04/2023
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Five, my favorite hole on the front side, ends on a green complex that allows for run-up shots. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 06/04/2023
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At the challenging dogleg-right sixth hole, part of the green’s backdrop are a pond and a pair of attractive homes. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 06/04/2023
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Another view across the sixth green, with the first green and fairway behind. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 06/04/2023
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The par-3 eighteenth may be non-traditional for a finishing hole, yet in its own right is a classic. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 06/04/2023
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The 3rd fairway at HLGC wends its way past woods, a marshy depression, bunkers and clusters of tall trees–a short but feisty par-5. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 04/25/2023
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Hole five plays downhill to a broad but still well-protected fairway that punishes errant drives. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 04/25/2023
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This pond–fronting the sixth green–may seem to be owned by this pair of graceful swans. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 04/25/2023
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Seven, a short and driveable four-par, plays steeply uphill to its fortified green complex. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 04/25/2023
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Architect Geoffrey Cornish designed the ninth to be a brutal four-par that takes no prisoners: a watery grave awaits shots that fall short of its plateau green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 04/25/2023
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A view of hole eleven, a drive-and-pitch affair yet one of my favorite holes at Hawk’s Landing. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 04/25/2023
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Risk-reward holes, such as the driveable par-4 seventh, add an extra dimension to Hawk’s Landing. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 06/16/2022
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View from behind the par-3 twelfth green, which sits on a small terrace above the small strip of fairway prefacing its putting surface. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 06/16/2022
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Fourteen, a 400 yard par-4, should be a strategic proposition from tee to green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 06/16/2022
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I met the course’s genial starter, Mr. Jack Fager, out on the fifteenth. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 06/16/2022
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In the vicinity of green seventeen are plenty of hazards. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 06/16/2022
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Eighteen, par-3, 190. The uphill closer has a lone bunker (not in view here) sitting short and right of its green. But it hardly needs it. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 06/16/2022
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The first: Driveable, short par-4 with a well protected green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 05/25/2022
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In late May, a pleasant, sunny view down the third fairway. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 05/25/2022
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A tall tee at the fifth hole affords a clear view of the landing zone below. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 05/25/2022
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The seventh tee and fairway, viewed from behind. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 05/25/2022
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Seven again, ascending upward to its plateau green, where a foursome is putting out. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 05/25/2022
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The par-three ninth will demand one of your best tee shots of the day. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 05/25/2022
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HL’s fourth is a nice looking, short four-par that plays uphill all the way to the green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 04/15/2022
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The fifth’s tee shot is dramatic–and the entire hole an excellent par-4. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 04/15/2022
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A pond is set at the crook of the dogleg at hole six, a 354-yard challenger. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 04/15/2022
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Seven is one of the best short four-pars I can think of in Connecticut. It’s risk-reward if you dare try to drive the green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 04/15/2022
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The tee shot at nine (par-3, 235 from blues) must traverse a large pond and land upon a plateau green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 04/15/2022
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At 18, you’re charged with another tough, long tee shot to an elevated green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 04/15/2022
Golfer Reviews
Out with a friends!
We went out to have a great day at the golf course. Instead we end up playing behind a foursome that was so slow that it took us 5:23 minutes to finish our round.. our tee time was 10:00am and we didn't finish our round until 3:23 pm. The Ranger should of done a better job. You cannot have a foursome that have no respect for other golfers. The Ranger gotta make his round more often. We asked if we could play through and they just ignores us. There was nobody in front of them!!!!
IOther than that, we had a great time. Those golfers make other golfer wanna stop playing .this guys shouldn't be playing on a course like this. They should learn the golf rules, before they go out and play.
" This was really the Rangers fault"
Great venue for a tournament
This was a great course for our group's Oktoberfest today. The weather turned out to be beautiful and we had a wonderful day. Nick and his staff did an amazing job in organizing our event and stayed in constant communication. He was there to start us off on our shotgun and things could not have run smoother. The course, though short demands your attention on several holes.. but it was in great condition considering the dry weather we've had this year. The greens were some of the best we've seen in our travels. Our group stayed for refreshments after golf and both food and service were superb. Play there if you get a chance and enjoy a fun day of golf. Thanks Hawks Landing for a special day!
Good value on Tee off
The course is in great shape. Beautiful greens. Unfortunately with lack of rain this summer the ponds have dried up. The 19th hole is always nice for a snack and cocktail after your round.
family fun
I like playing this course, this is the 2nd time so far this year, and I will be back for sure before the season is over.
Fun course to play.
From tee box to green in very good condition. Really nice deck to enjoy a beverage and lite meal after. Weekend is always a slower pace.
The course has come a long way
We play Hawks a great times a year and each time the conditions improve. Fairways and tee boxes were cut well and the greens were soft and receptive. The course plays short except for the par 3 7th that plays 260 uphill from the tips. Really ?? How many players can reach that ? Beyond that love the track. And a thumbs up for the 19th hole!!!
Really?!?!?!
I understand fully we are all under the spell of Covid19!!!!!
My first time playing Hawks Landing was very disappointing. The layout is hard for us “amateurs” so why would they allow the rough throughout the entire course to be 2 to 3 inches. This is NOT the US Open! Example ... I had an awesome drive on a par 5. Nailed my approach. I get to the green and find my find 3 inches into the rough. I could barely see the ball. The driving fairways are tight on most holes. Trees everywhere. Water where you don’t expect if you are new to the course.
Pace of play was horrible. Actually had 3 groups on a par 3!! No Rangers all day.
The greens were in horrible shape. Many holes had our putts jumping and going offline.
Social distancing was not being observed on the bar deck that overlooks one of the green. Clearly 10 people were hooting and hollering all whilst sitting at the same tables. Very close
I still shot 89 with some awesome par saves.
I most likely will not return.
The best part of this course is the 19th hole
This is a very short course, 5944 yards from the tips, (5370 white, 4570 gold, 4015 red) but the tightness of the fairways, many water hazards, sand traps within driving distance off some of the tees and the small greens make it very challenging as did the first cut, which was at least 6-8 inches throughout the course. Most of the tee boxes were beat up and irregular. There were also a lot of old sand traps around the course that were filled in with grass making for more surprising problems. Traffic noise from the nearby interstate 84 was loud and annoying on 8 holes. There are a lot better courses nearby to play with better conditions and layout.
On the plus side, the staff was friendly and helpful in letting us bypass a women’s league that was starting just before our foursome. The 19th hole has very large, multi-level patio where bands play 4 nights and Sunday afternoon.
Great for All
Great course to play. Have played multiple times, and it was fun for me as a relatively new golfer, but still enjoyable for the more experienced members in our group. Also a great place for a lesson... John Vitale was wonderful!
Not bad
Course was in pretty good shape. A couple greens had significant dead spots, but most were in good condition and rolled true. Five par 3's is too many, but 4 of the 5 were very long from the blue tees.
Needs attention to detail. A little money but mostly labor to improve overall appearance.
With attention to detail the appearance and playability of this course would improve the experience of every player.
From what I saw, if would take very little money and some extra labor to greatly improve the golf course.
6,000 yds from blue, not 4400!
Course was tight. Very narrow fairways. Lots of long par 3s. 6 total. Par 5s were short, tight, and greens well guarded. Greens were hard and fast, a couple were aerated and generally poor. Worth checking out. Don't lose your head! Par 70.
Nice course but slow play
This is a fun course for golfers of many different skill levels. Lot's of GUR but you can tell the staff is doing everything in their power to maintain and improve the conditions where needed. I've played here a few times over the past year but this past round was extremely slow. It took us 5.5 hours to finish. We teed off 25 minutes late (1:05 for a 12:39 tee time). The starters let 3 twosomes out separately in front of us, without combining them so we found that to be odd, especially considering their acknowledgment of the slow play/back-up that was happening.