Canaan Country Club
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Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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White/Blue (18-hole) | 70 | 5776 yards | 66.8 | 114 |
Red (18-hole) (W) | 72 | 4824 yards | 67.0 | 107 |
Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | Total |
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White/Blue M: 67.5/114 | 317 | 490 | 184 | 450 | 132 | 356 | 371 | 180 | 355 | 2835 | 5816 |
Gold/White M: 65.4/112 | 303 | 436 | 140 | 403 | 125 | 303 | 283 | 160 | 319 | 2472 | 5307 |
Gold M: 62.8/110 W: 69.4/110 | 303 | 436 | 140 | 403 | 125 | 303 | 283 | 160 | 319 | 2472 | 4944 |
Black M: 61.2/108 W: 67.7/108 | 255 | 395 | 90 | 370 | 115 | 274 | 259 | 125 | 279 | 2162 | 4324 |
Handicap | 15 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 11 | ||
Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
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First hole: Looking back at green (clubhouse/first tee in background). Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/03/2020
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Second fairway. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/03/2020
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Par-3 third from the tee. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/03/2020
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Third from behind the hole. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/03/2020
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View of the fourth green and beyond. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/03/2020
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The sixth green, as seen from right rough. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/03/2020
Into the Blackberry Valley
Canaan is a solid, par-35 nine-hole track that features small greens, several open fairways, and a pair of difficult par-3’s, especially the outstanding eighth. As both of these three-pars are elevated, it’s easy to under-club on each. They will also test your short game around their undulating greens; they have the most movement of any among the nine.
On every par-4 and five, most golfers will feel free to take out the driver. On four and six, however, you’ll have to exercise more care when you do, particularly on the right.
The second is a long dogleg right five-par of 490 yards that affords beautiful views of the surrounding hills and mountains in the Blackberry Valley. The open nature of the course provides more long vistas, most notably at the fifth, a tricky par-5 that doglegs right to a raised green protected by four traps. Play your second carefully here, as the hole—lined by trees—tightens considerably over the last 150 yards. Holes five, six, and seven are all also challenging with falloffs around each green. Overall, the course will provide a relatively complete test of your game, particularly when the task is to pitch back onto the elevated greens, all raised above grade. The greens are quick and run smoothly, and conditioning on and around these was quite good overall.
Given the emphasis on small greens at Canaan, precise mid and short irons may well be the key to shooting your best score.
I liked the look of the clubhouse, and attention paid to the Covid-19 precautions seemed both positive and responsive. Canaan’s parking lot was full and the course busy, so this seems to be a popular course.
Most golfers should enjoy playing here, as I did today, before heading over to the Hotchkiss School to take on a second nine.
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First hole: Looking back at green (clubhouse/first tee in background). Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/03/2020
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Second fairway. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/03/2020
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Par-3 third from the tee. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/03/2020
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Third from behind the hole. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/03/2020
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View of the fourth green and beyond. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/03/2020
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The sixth green, as seen from right rough. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/03/2020
Great cours3
My husband plays here mostly every week, and never has a bad thing to say. Staff is very accommodating, course is clean and well cared for. The bar also has great prices and the food is very good!
A bit wet but still fun
Relatively flat course with small greens with great scenery. I particularly like the two long par 3s that have elevated greens and deceiving yardage. Fran M is an excellent golfer that provides lessons if you're looking to improve your golf game.