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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6680 yards
Slope 131
Rating 73.2

Tradition Golf Club at Oak Lane is situated in the quiet town of Woodbridge, just 20 minutes from New Haven. Formerly known as Oak Lane County Club, the course was both renamed and renovated when it was acquired by the management team at The Tradition Golf Club at Wallingford. Many of the holes were updated but the golf course retained its challenging but playable nature. Though the course is player friendly enough to appeal to players of all skill levels, there are still several challenges in store. Numerous strategically placed bunkers lurk along the greens and towering trees also frame most of the holes. The holes are mostly straightforward with a few tricky doglegs to keep you on your toes. You'll also be confronted with the occasional water hole. Both your accuracy and short-game skills will be tested at Tradition Golf Club at Oak Lane.

Course Details

Year Built 1961
Golf Season April - October
Architect Geoffrey Cornish (1961)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

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4.1
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Course conditions

Course was in great shape. Would say everyone should play there at least once.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Poor weather
Used cart

Thank you Again Oak Lane

Played this morning 7/26 behind some guys who said they were going to bash Oak Lane on a review for their weather/lightning policy. I think they just wanted to complain so they would get something free!I have to say the course handled things perfectly and I had a great round despite the storm. Course is in great shape and the staff is the best. Keep it up Oak Lane, you guys rock!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Amazing course literally 5 minutes off Exit 57 on the Merrit!

Been here twice the past month, both times booked a 6:45 AM (early bird) Tee Time. I have a horrible slice with my driver, and besides 2 holes, Fairways are very forgiving. One hole is a par 3 is 180 yards out, uphill, tests your limits. There are a few hazards that require strategy to either play short or go for it all, but they are clearly marked which I enjoy. Bunkers are better than other courses (actually have decent sand and not rock hard) I travel 40 minutes from Ridgefield/Wilton and find it completely worth it. If you haven't checked this course out, do so ASAP! One of the best places to land a round of 18 with cart for $30 (sometimes even as low as $20!)

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great Track

I seldom contribute commentary....
However, I have visited Oak Lane numerous times this season. Last Sunday, July 19th, we encountered a foursome ahead of us, that were at least, one and a half holes behind the next group.
Each time the drink cart appeared, they flocked and lingered with out any urgency to move along. I know the ranger spoke with them on at least one occasion.
On 15, we walked off the green, they had already teed off for 16, but didn't see the hurry to get in to their carts and proceed to their tee shots. After, 16, we asked to play through since half of our foursome had to leave due to prior engagements, and we were now only a twosome. One of the players in the group was very courteous and had a solid grasp of etiquette and rules regarding pace of play. However, two of the other members of the group became belligerent, and vulgar. Was not a pleasant end to a great day.
That said, we still love the course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Will be back again very soon!!

Amazing course and amazing value. Will be back next weekend!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best value I've found in this area

Course was great, conditions way above most public facilities and at $35 (pm golfnow price) a great value. I will be back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

course

Course was in great shape course was challenging with several long holes

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Always in great shape

I regularly play at Oak Lane. It is a challenging course that is always well maintained and in very good condition. The staff is friendly and helpful.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course is in great shape

Great golf experience. Greens were in awesome shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Good Experience

Pleasant experience at a fine course,. The course was in very good shape. In my opinion every hole, but #1, are good golf holes! The whole setup is very User-Friendly. I would recommend it without hesitation! Great alternative to public courses in area at basically the same price!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Bring a jackhammer

Played early morning after thunderstorm. Course absorbed moisture well, except bunkers. Some were washed out badly. Besides that, the "sand" was hard as rocks, impossible to play from. I don't think that was a result of the rain. Course needs to invest in a few hundred yards of REAL sand.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 210
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

EARLY MORNING

Flags were missing at some holes. Greens were not rolled and wet. Grass clippings were all over the place. Landscapers were in the way.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

great course

course was in excellent shape and has a lot of interested holes.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First Time

The course is great. Challenging and Versatile. I recommend it.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

GREAT SHAPE

I WAS SO WORRIED ABOUT THE SAND TRAPS AROUND THE GREENS I FORGOT ABOUT ALL THE BREAKS ON THE GREENS -- LOL

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Well maintained course, always improving the grounds

Love this course, wide open fairways, rolled greens,
great staff.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Nice course for the money

This was a very nice little course with a lot of potential for improvement.

The tee boxes were a little chewed up and the 17th and 18th holes have some ground work that is required.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great experience

Course conditions were very good. Tee boxes were well maintained as were the greens (they were a bit more chewed up on the back 9 than the front).
Staff was very friendly and accommodating. The shop could use some sprucing up.
All in all a very good no-frills facility - it looks as though they spend their income on the course and not in unnecessaries.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 15-19
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Thanks Again Oak Lane

You guys have outdone yourselves Oak Lane. Played on what looked like an extremely busy Sunday and could not have been happier. Pace of play was great, I even saw the Pro driving around checking in with players on the course. Greens at this course are the best in the State, I have played more than an dozen courses this year and I keep coming back here. Love the range too!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course

Beautiful layout. A shot makers course with the best greens in the area. All around course you could call home

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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