Gillette Ridge
About
Gillette Ridge Golf Club in Bloomfield, just outside of Hartford, is an Arnold Palmer Signature course. It is one of the toughest rounds in all of New England. The course sprawls across a beautiful landscape covered with natural wetlands and forests of towering maples, oaks, and elm trees. There are strategically placed bunkers in addition to the natural challenges but they are not excessive. The wetlands come into play on almost half of the holes at Gillette Ridge Golf Club. The approaches to the greens are seemingly intimidating but as long as you don't hit short there is always bailout area on one side. Since each hole presents a unique challenge, there is not just one signature hole, but one of the most memorable holes is the par-5 second, a true risk-reward test that requires both length and accuracy.
Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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Black | 72 | 7191 yards | 74.5 | 140 |
Blue | 72 | 6569 yards | 72.1 | 135 |
White | 72 | 5695 yards | 69.3 | 128 |
Green | 72 | 4847 yards | 73.7 | 138 |
Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
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Black M: 74.5/140 | 426 | 505 | 431 | 182 | 364 | 387 | 612 | 187 | 447 | 3541 | 430 | 214 | 609 | 294 | 430 | 187 | 431 | 577 | 478 | 3650 | 7191 |
Blue M: 71.3/133 | 379 | 500 | 380 | 168 | 325 | 359 | 556 | 159 | 424 | 3250 | 407 | 186 | 567 | 273 | 397 | 173 | 409 | 502 | 405 | 3319 | 6569 |
Blue/White M: 68.9/128 | 311 | 500 | 299 | 148 | 325 | 359 | 481 | 146 | 389 | 2958 | 407 | 136 | 567 | 273 | 326 | 147 | 383 | 502 | 348 | 3089 | 6047 |
White M: 67.3/123 W: 74.6/138 | 311 | 480 | 299 | 148 | 283 | 316 | 481 | 146 | 389 | 2853 | 306 | 136 | 474 | 242 | 326 | 147 | 383 | 480 | 348 | 2842 | 5695 |
Green M: 63.5/113 W: 69.8/130 | 298 | 404 | 241 | 117 | 254 | 253 | 426 | 123 | 338 | 2454 | 234 | 119 | 394 | 215 | 225 | 124 | 345 | 436 | 301 | 2393 | 4847 |
Handicap | 16 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 1 | |||
Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
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Photo submitted by u000005787699 on 08/23/2023
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Photo submitted by u000005787699 on 08/23/2023
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Photo submitted by u1732467322 on 05/12/2023
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The sixth, 173, 3-par: The long slender green, obliquely set to the tee, is a common feature at Gillette. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/28/2021
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The ninth green: par 4, 405, but the blues were set at 440 today. A murderously tough golf hole. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/28/2021
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Eleven: par 5, 500. Another strong driving hole, with the Heublein Tower as part of the backdrop. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/28/2021
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Eleven again, at its well-defended green. My playing partners prepare to putt. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/28/2021
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16: One of my playing partners, a scratch golfer and club member, praised the quality of the three finishing holes; this is the first of them. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/28/2021
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The 424-yard 18th, a sound tee-to-green test, finishes the exam well. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/28/2021
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Photo submitted by u051162098 on 05/31/2021
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Photo submitted by u000008034144 on 11/10/2020
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Photo submitted by psppete on 10/21/2020
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Photo submitted by psppete on 10/21/2020
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Photo submitted by psppete on 10/21/2020
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Photo submitted by u241990994 on 07/29/2019
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Gillette Ridge Golf Club, hole 3 (former 12) Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 07/13/2018
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Gillette Ridge Golf Club, hole 14 (former 5) Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 07/13/2018
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A welcome sight: kids and locals of all ages pack the range at Gillette Ridge on a June Tuesday evening. Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 07/13/2018
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Gillette Ridge's drivable par-4 13th is an excellent hole. Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 11/08/2017
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The 16th green at Gillette Ridge shows the course is consciously shrinking the putting surfaces, presumably for ease of maintenance. I wish they wouldn't do this - it makes an already hard course even tougher and will slow pace of play. Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 11/08/2017
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The quirky 17th green at Gillette Ridge juts out over a stone bridge. Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 11/08/2017
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Gillette Ridge's closing hole is a fair but seriously tough long par four. Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 11/08/2017
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Photo submitted by Bullguy on 09/01/2017
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"Really"? Photo submitted by jfeliciano103 on 06/11/2014
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Photo submitted by u000005387859 on 04/30/2013
Play on the weekdays
Weekend rounds at $105 are far from being a value. We played at $35 each for 18 with a cart. Course is a 6.5/10. Bunkers need slot of work and greens are still healing from early season aeration.
Used to be so good…. But
Used to be so good….
Played many rounds here over the years and this is the first time I was genuinely concerned for the shape the course is in. I get we had some rain the past couple of weeks, but other courses I played were fine so I assumed as such.
But a huge reason why I’m giving this a one star is because I had wrote about my experience in a Facebook group for golfers in CT.
Apparently the manager didn’t take that feedback very well and decided to call me. Sure he was giving me an explanation as to why the conditions were the way they were but then he proceeded on telling me that I can’t write things like that.
Didn’t know I wasn’t allowed to post honest feedback where others can see it.
Where it gets funnier is he assumed because I’m “young” that’s why I did that… but I’m 40 so there goes that.
Honestly, to be hounded like that and told that I can’t write reviews about them where others can see is actually quite ridiculous.
It was also extremely condescending on his part which I don’t appreciate and quite frankly, just inappropriate.
The real kicker is me paying $38 dollars for a “championship course”. Yes the layout is great but if the conditions were near championship level, I would happily pay more than that,
But thankfully between the course being in rough shape and the manager inappropriately calling me to complain about a review I wrote where others agreed with me.
Makes it a lot easier for me never to want to go back.
This surely deserves no stars. In his words “ we don’t need your business” … well feeling is mutual.
Great Course
I play a lot of different courses and meet up with new people. Someone told me I had to play this course.
Tee to Green a grate course.
Staff was very friendly from the gentleman that load our bags on the cart to the gentleman that cleaned our clubs after the round.
Young man behind the counter when I checked in was very professional and polite.
My wife and I went in to purchase a shirt after the round and the gentleman was very friendly.
We spoke with him for a short time before we left.
Bunkers unplayable
Not worth the money with the bunkers being in the condition they’re in.
Conditions were not good
Golf course was in ok shape considering it was April but the greens were awful. Bunkers were mud like consistency. Not what I expected for that kind of price point.
Green need help
The course is good except for the greens. Looks like they arerated last year and they have not recovered. Need to be sanded or something. Very very very bumpy and inconsistent. Love the place but come on man.
Gillette ridge
This place has gone down hill since last summer. The green was aerated back in September or October and there are still hole marks on the greens which makes the ball bounce. It’s not a true roll. The pace of play on a Wednesday afternoon at 3 pm was sloooooooow. Bunkers need work. Staff is very friendly.
Gillette Ridge
Play on the front 9 was quick but the back nine was terrible had to wait 8-10 minutes every hole
Gillette Ridge
I had a great experience playing here. The staff is very friendly and bar / restaurant and menu choices were excellent. The course layout is a lot of fun to play and is in decent shape considering it is so early in the season. Definitely recommend playing here!
Spring golf
If you don't mind paying $55 for bumpy greens and untended bunkers it was good. I know it's early and the grass isn't growing yet so expectations are low for conditions. It was good to get out and hit some shots so that was the important thing. Course is much better in the summer so I'll probably be back then.
Staff was amazing
The course was in great condition for the time of year. What I was most impressed with was the customer service I received.