Equinox Resort

This is my first course review on here so let me be as through as I can. Of note a little about me: I am an 8 handicapper who plays 2-3x/wk and has played many hi end courses all over the east coast-including Caledonia, Legends, Turning stone, etc...
Played Equinox for the first time yesterday, Wednesday at 10:52 in Manchester, vt. Myself and playing partner drove about 1hr and 15 mins and pleasantly was surprised on the quaintness and beauty as we drove into Manchester and saw the course. The course sits right in town and about 1/2 mile from the hotel. The course was not busy at all, being only 2 twosomes on the putting green, who played in front of us for the entire round. We played in about 3 1/2 hrs and would definitely play here again. To describe the course is tough, because it will not do it justice, but here goes. Equinox golf course is a blend of a links and mountain course. It has subtle bending fairways, and constant changes in elevations. Many of the tee boxes are elevated with magnificent views of the valley around the surrounding mtns. Approach shots from the fairway have you and hitting into elevated greens, which are well sculpted and garded by bunkers. Some of the greens sit 40-50 ft above the fairway, which really changes the approach. Most greens are surrounded by well manicured bunkers, all strategically placed. The course was in really nice shape, and with multiple maintainance crews working on the course it will only be better in a few weeks. Don't let the scorecard yardage or slope rating fool you on the difficulty on this course. Your short game will be tested and big numbers are out there with the abundance of sand, deep rough and undulating fairways. This is a must play for any serious golfer and all we could think of while playing was how it reminded us of Leatherstocking in Cooperstown, with a bit of mountainy feel mixed in. Enjoy and hope this does the course justice.

lucked out on the weather was suppose to rain.arrived at course just before opening and was allowed to go first.had seen your time night before but weather was an issue so waited till am to be sure.course was a little wet in some spots but in great condition overall.would definitely go back.

As with all Troon managed properties, the course conditions were superb, the carts and clubhouse were well maintained, the pace of play was perfect and the staff were all very helpful. The course itself was not very long, but the true challenge lies in the out of bounds on many holes causing wayward drives to be subjected to a stroke and distance penalty rather than a drop from a hazard. The course was within walking distance of the Equinox hotel and hotel guests can have their clubs stored at the course without a fee. The course offers many excellent mountain views which makes for a great day no matter how you play. The only downside...no driving range. I would return and play this course again without hesitation. Highly recommended.