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Wheeler Family Traditions Golf Club
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Wheeler Family Traditions Golf Club (formerly known as The Tradition Golf Club at Wallingford) is one of the most affordable rounds in the area and it has received praise as one of the best golf courses in Connecticut. The par-70 layout is player friendly enough for beginners but low handicappers will also find it to be a fun round. The holes are fairly straightforward though there are some fairways that have very narrow landing areas that will test the accuracy of even the best golfers. Numerous bunkers are strategically placed along the undulating greens and water also comes into play on the occasional hole. The golf course starts out gently but becomes progressively more challenging on the back nine. The most memorable hole on the golf course, the par-3 12th, is a water hole that features an intimidating island green.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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| Gold | 70 | 6120 yards | 70.1 | 124 |
| Blue | 70 | 5781 yards | 68.8 | 121 |
| White | 70 | 5400 yards | 66.9 | 119 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 4455 yards | 66.8 | 117 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 70.4/123 | 380 | 426 | 127 | 426 | 382 | 554 | 310 | 190 | 400 | 3195 | 303 | 476 | 155 | 476 | 456 | 180 | 418 | 304 | 176 | 2944 | 6139 |
| White M: 66.8/119 W: 72.5/121 | 347 | 320 | 106 | 370 | 342 | 518 | 281 | 160 | 389 | 2833 | 256 | 447 | 125 | 431 | 409 | 139 | 380 | 275 | 159 | 2621 | 5454 |
| Gold M: 63.7/105 W: 68.0/114 | 346 | 242 | 107 | 308 | 268 | 423 | 290 | 119 | 363 | 2466 | 213 | 434 | 111 | 387 | 403 | 113 | 288 | 235 | 123 | 2307 | 4773 |
| Red W: 67.2/115 | 314 | 239 | 96 | 304 | 263 | 419 | 239 | 115 | 358 | 2347 | 211 | 425 | 103 | 366 | 359 | 100 | 230 | 231 | 83 | 2108 | 4455 |
| Handicap | 7 | 5 | 17 | 3 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 18 | 4 | 6 | 16 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap (W) | 3 | 13 | 15 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 17 | 1 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 18 |
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Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Connecticut (2024 #13)
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Photo submitted by u314162800129 on 08/31/2025
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Photo submitted by u314162800129 on 08/31/2025
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Photo submitted by u314163509553 on 08/13/2025
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Photo submitted by u314163509553 on 08/13/2025
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Photo submitted by u314160584146 on 06/23/2025
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Second Hole: Straightforward, uphill par-4 on which drive must cross over a fairway ‘valley.’ Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/19/2020
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Third: Excellent short par-3, including this rolling and tricky green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/19/2020
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Sixth: the view from about 50 yards of its green. It stretches 554 yards from the blues. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/19/2020
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Sixth: from behind the same hole. Downhill drive, followed by gradual uphill climb to green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/19/2020
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Seventh; Great, strategic short par-3 with six bunkers in landing zone. This is the largest. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/19/2020
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Nine: A 400-yard uphill four-par that travels severely uphill on the last segment, shown here. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/19/2020
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Photo submitted by u100916798 on 07/12/2020
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Photo submitted by u526173821 on 06/17/2019
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Island par 3 Photo submitted by Tim6164739 on 09/24/2013
Great day
Had a great day. Enjoyed myself from start to finish. The facility had a private feel to it but was obviously open to the public. As soon as we pulled in they picked up our bags at my car which is usually not expected at a public course. When you walk in they have an actual pro who is running the operation. All very impressive to us . The course was beautiful. The greens are very fast however. So take warning and stay under the flag. Thanks again!
First round of the season
Conditions were a little soggy due to the time of year/weather but will improve as the season goes on. Great course. Great price.
Challenging course!
Some tight fairways along with sloping fairways. Fairways & Greens were in great shape! The staff was super !!!
Had a great lunch @ a reasonable price.
Will def be back.....soon!
Great WINTER golf day!
a balmy 73o on February 21st!
The 2 guys I played with had never played Tradition before. They commented how the fairways were like carpet!
The staff was awesome!
I'll be back!
Beautiful Day on the links
Slow with waiting at every hole but glorious day at the Tradition at Wallingford.
People not repairing ball marks but otherwise course in great condition. My ball hit the pin on 18 but didn't drop in....
Great course but not for a novice
We enjoy this course every time we play. It is a public course so beware of the less educated golfer! Staff is always great and when the beverage cart comes around see if you can get the egg sandwich! OMG Deliciousness...
I’m back!
I haven’t played this course in over 5 years. The last time I played the staff was so rude I swore I would never return.
Using GOLFNOW.COM I played 18 holes all alone due to the frost delay.
The pro shop/starter was super cordial as were the course workers I met.
The course was in great shape. It’s a pity I found ball marks and huge divot slices of earth not replaced throughout the course.
It’s a pity the players don’t respect this course.
I will be back !!
Nice Pace!
Didn’t have to wait or didn’t have to rush. They did a great job with the leaves. Only ball I lost was in the water on. The Island Green. Thanks!
Tradition of Wallingford
Showed up a little early and was able to get out before our tee time. pace of play was very good and the course was in great condition for fall golf. Would definitely go back.
Fun track
Can't beat a 4:00 hr round for $25 on a Sunday afternoon. Course was in good shape. A Senior set of tees is needed as most greens are not reachable in regulation from the whites.
A Perfect Day
Friendly and helpful staff. Well landscaped. Fairways in excellent shape for a public course. Greens were fast and in good condition. The back nine is more challenging and diverse, including a fun par 3 to an island and a dogleg on the 11th. We didn't eat there, but I am sure it was great. We will certainly come back to this course.
Always Enjoy Playing Wallingford Traditions
It’s a wonderful course with a friendly staff. Plus it offers special rates which can’t be beat.
Good
Nice course. Power lines were distracting and detracting but overall fun
No warning of course maintence
I was expecting 18 hole course, but the front 9 were under maintenance and the back 9 which I did twice was overcrowded. I never saw any warning about this when I booked with Golfnow.
Amazing greens!
Tradition maintains the greens so well also the fairways too.
Mediocre
Greens were very distressed , bumpy and hairy. Course conditions were very suspect
I played a day later and totally disagree with this statement. The greens are some of the best in the area.
You are certainly entitled to your opinion and we appreciate any and all feedback, this however is not an accurate statement. The maintenance staff works extremely hard to keep the course, especially the greens, in top condition.
I also played that day and was informed before making my tee time and again when my confirmation email was received, that play that day for 18 holes would be the back 9 twice. As far as being overcrowded played the round in 3.5 hours.(you be the judge). Cost for a hot deal that day was exceptional.