Chicopee Country Club

If I had one wish it would be when you call a course for a tee time they will have the courtesy to tell you if they’re aerating. We had to drive for an hour to arrive and find this out. I understand courses must aerate and to tell people this they would lose business, but they’ve lost it anyway. We were told we had to play the first 9 twice because they were aerating the back 9. If I had wanted to play 9 twice I could have chosen one of the many 9 holes courses in my area. At the very least there should have been a substantial decrease in price for such deplorable conditions; they knocked $3 off. We played, only to discover on the first green they had just got done aerating in the past few days and so we were putting on sandy greens. Chalk it up to our mistake for not asking. Another problem arose when approaching to start our "back 9". Course etiquette says you take turns with those lined up to do the front 9. The starter let 2 groups that were waiting to start the front 9 out in front of us, instead of sandwiching us in between. When it was brought up that we should be next he said he worked a 9-hole course for years and knows protocol, but had no explanation why he let others out in front of us. To add insult to injury, the first group he let out was so incredibly slow it took us 3 hours to play the “back 9” versus 2 hours to play the “front”. Had a ranger or starter been making periodic runs to see why things just weren’t moving, they would have seen 2 full holes in front of this group and informed said group of courtesy for slow play, which ironically was posted in the cart about slow play and you must keep up with the group in front of you. This group did not let anyone play through. As a result of this dreadful experience, we took our dining and drink business elsewhere and will NOT be returning anytime soon.

Great golf course very good conditions some difficult part fours and threes

I didn't totally beleive the reviews about Chicopee golf course, but they are true. Great course, from layout,condition & staff everything was perfect, even the weather

Great course in fantastic condition. A true gem for a municipal course at a great value in price too. Greens were quick and rolled true. Rough was a bit high in areas but you're supposed to play on the short stuff anyhow.

I'm so glad this course participates with GN. One of nicest public courses around. Greens we're fast and I had to make several dicey two putts so I scored ok.

This course is in great shape, tee to greens. Challenges you to make shots, greens can be tricky if not careful a 3 putt is easy to come by.

I had a beautiful day of golf on this course with two exceptions. Upon arriving and seeing only 6 cars in the parking lot I was assured I would have no problem getting out. The guy in the pro-shop quickly asked me if I had a tee-time. I said no, he said I should, I then stated from looking online the sheet was open for most of the morning, he agreed, but stated it is always best to call ahead of time to get a tee-time. Ok. Not sure why, but maybe this is why the place was empty. The course played well, the greens seemed fast from my memory (been over 20-years since I played there). On course it was fun and challenging. Except the 12th hole. You couldn't stop a ball on the green and the hole was in the upper back part of the green. Two of the greens keepers stood around and watched as I rolled 6 balls up to the hole, and right back off the green. Two of the balls actually hit the flag but didn't go in. It wasn't even funny, there is NOT way to play this hole as is. Beyond what seemed like wicked crazy fast greens the course was in good shape and it played well. On a side note, none of the bunkers have been raked in weeks and playing out of them not a lot of fun. Overall a good round of golf, I might just have to try it again soon.

As usual, the course was in great and I am glad to see. the greens were a little quicker than usual - being a good thing.

I would rate the course one of the better values in western mass

I grew up inn the city, playing dozens of rounds over the years. I can honesty write I have not seen the course in better shape that it is this season. Part of it may be this year's moderate summer, but I believe most of the very nice playing condition is due to the relatively new grounds crew, IGM. (International Golf Maintenance) There is evidence of recent aerating of the greens, but the grass plants bounced back and the greens nice and smooth, with moderate speed. Fairways look well kept and I forgot that the course has asphalt cart paths that were completed some years ago. The Geoffrey Cornish designed layout has been popular with many golfers who live out of town, for a very good reason - price. By today's daily fee averages, Chicopee CC remains one of the best value golf experiences in the greater Pioneer Valley. I had such a great day enjoying the course, I am seriously thinking of buying a weekday pass, for the 2018 season. My only gripe is the bar / "restaurant" does NOT compete well in price or offerings. A minor gripe, since I don't go to a golf course to eat. If you have not played this course yet, you should, while the fall weather allows for some scenic and very enjoyable play.

This course has been in good shape all year. Played several times and still like it. It is a good challenge and worth the ride.

Played here with the Safari Club. Course condition was very good although the rough was a little long. A bit challenging with a nice layout. This wasn't the first time playing the course and will definitely return.

Great coarse for the money, greens great shape also fairways great shape as always. has a starter always on time.

Played the course with other Safari Club members. Course in super shape from Tee to green. Need to keep it in the fairway since rough is thick and difficult to recover from.