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4.2
133 Reviews (133)
5 Stars
68
4 Stars
46
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.6
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.2
91.6%
Recommend this course
125 out of 133 reviews
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4.8
4 Reviews (4)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
5.0
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.8
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.3
100.0%
Recommend this course
4 out of 4 reviews
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4.2
13 Reviews (13)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.6
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.8
92.3%
Recommend this course
12 out of 13 reviews
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Course Highlights
Den Brae's strategic nine-hole layout features doglegs, elevated greens, and wide rolling fairways that reward thoughtful play through scenic New Hampshire hillside terrain. Exceptionally friendly staff and strong value make this rural course a reliable choice for golfers seeking a quality, affordable round.

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Holes 9
Type Public
Par 36
Length 2959 yards
Slope 112
Rating 33.5
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Course Details

Year Built 1958
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 11/01
Architect Henry Homan

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar, Snacks

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4.2
133 Reviews (133)

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Played On
Reviews 248
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

A little quirky

One very tough par 3

One par 5

A couple of blind par 4’s

It’s ok for the $

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Very friendly staff

This is a nine hole course. The pace of play is very laid back. The fairways were in great shape. The sand traps were like powder. The greens were a little rough . What really impressed me with this course was how friendly the entire staff was. From the pro shop to the greens keepers. It’s a great place to get a round in with the wife. I will definitely play this course again when I’m in the area.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great Course

Great course for the hot deal price! Good staff. Mostly good grass conditions.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 32
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 19
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

SLOW PLAY

This course is in great condition for the money. Really affordable golf but we played yesterday at a 3 hour 9 hole pace! Thought I was playing in the US Open! This was our second time booking 18 at this course but leaving after 9 (having paid for 18). I would recommend the course if you can play it during the week midday but I would avoid on the weekend due to the pace of play. It’s unbearable.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

I started my love for golf there over 60 years ago when I was 12

We got a great membership rate as a students including allowing to leave our clubs there.. We rode our bikes up 5 days a week play all day somedays 54 holeand our parents picked us and our bikes in the evening. We were ttreated like one of the owners Mr and Mrs Craig's family. It's still owned and operated by the Craig family. Everytime I play there I am flooded with wonderful memories!!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Den Brea

This course has made many improvements since last we played here. We will happily play here again.

Also it appears that improvements are ongoing.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 248
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

5th hole no green

Not sure what’s happening with the 5th hole but for two weeks now it’s had no “green”. You’re literally putting on the rough fairway

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

What about the alligator???

My wife and I played four other courses during our week long stay in this area. We found Den Brae to be very open and forgiving for anyone with a less than "straight as an arrow shot". A little to the left or right? No problem. You can make it work. It is definitely off the beaten path to get there, but it was worth it. The staff were very pleasant. The course conditions were wonderful, thanks a lot to the rain we've had. We'd love to play there again. And what do they do with the alligator in the winter?????

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Good 9 hole course

Had a great time on the course but it was very hot! The course was somewhat hilly which made me glad the we had a cart. The holes were challenging at times, but it was a place I would return to in cooler weather. Staff were great!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

A very fun course

A very fun nine hole course that gives you some interesting hills and turns to work around. Overall entirely usable, but the t's and fairways seem to be in slightly better condition than the greens. That's not to say they were in bad shape but they just didn't seem to be quite up to the same level as the rest of the course. Nine holes is entirely walkable, but if you want a cart they are readily available or if you want a bag cart those are available too. Check-in process is quick and easy, pro shop is small but comprehensive, and there's a snack bar right in the main hallway but I didn't get to try unfortunately. The staff were extremely friendly and I chatted with the marshall on the first hole for a bit waiting for the rest of the foursome to show up.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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