Jones at Lyman Orchards Golf Club
Rating Snapshot
About
Lyman Orchards in Middlefield is a favorite spot for families because of the nearly 100 varieties of pick-your-own fruit, but it's popular with golfers as well, boasting both a Robert Trent Jones-designed course and one designed by Gary Player. There is also the Apple Nine Course. Situated along the banks of the Connecticut River, the orchards provide the perfect setting for a round of golf. The Jones Course has a diverse terrain, offering dramatically rolling hills on the front nine and a back nine that is routed through woodlands and wetlands. Water comes into play on a total of seven holes on the back and there are more than 40 bunkers strategically placed along the severely sloped greens. Accurate drives and irons will be generously rewarded but it's not overly punishing for high handicappers.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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| Black/Macoun | 72 | 7011 yards | 73.3 | 132 |
| Blue/Empire | 72 | 6614 yards | 71.5 | 131 |
| White/McIntosh | 72 | 6200 yards | 69.6 | 128 |
| Red/Cortland (W) | 72 | 5812 yards | 72.0 | 124 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold M: 74.0/134 | 435 | 195 | 408 | 571 | 407 | 366 | 197 | 391 | 572 | 3542 | 412 | 167 | 516 | 390 | 407 | 402 | 428 | 180 | 567 | 3469 | 7011 |
| Blue M: 72.0/129 | 416 | 175 | 374 | 552 | 390 | 350 | 175 | 373 | 548 | 3353 | 399 | 152 | 490 | 370 | 388 | 382 | 403 | 162 | 515 | 3261 | 6614 |
| White M: 70.3/128 | 397 | 154 | 361 | 518 | 372 | 334 | 153 | 355 | 514 | 3158 | 369 | 138 | 462 | 350 | 369 | 361 | 380 | 144 | 469 | 3042 | 6200 |
| Red M: 68.5/124 W: 73.9/126 | 379 | 134 | 338 | 491 | 354 | 317 | 131 | 336 | 483 | 2963 | 346 | 124 | 435 | 329 | 350 | 340 | 356 | 126 | 443 | 2849 | 5812 |
| Handicap | 3 | 17 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 16 | 12 | |||
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 9 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 12 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 6 | 18 | 4 |
Course Details
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Bar, Snacks, GrillAvailable Facilities
Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet FacilitiesAccolades
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Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Connecticut (2023 #10)
Reviews
Reviewer Photos
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Four is a burly, well-bunkered par-5 of 571. Your tee shot should avoid this trap. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/16/2022
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Six is among my favorite short par-4s anywhere, playing uphill to this heavily pitched green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/16/2022
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Seven, a par-3 of 197, plays straight uphill to a tight target. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/16/2022
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The ninth green, seen here from some 100 yards or so away behind a fairway trap, is narrow and well-bunkered. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/16/2022
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The Overlook: from one of the practice putting greens, you’ll have this view of the tenth and eighteenth fairways, with a large pond dividing them. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/16/2022
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Down on the tenth green itself, the same large pond forms a backdrop. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/16/2022
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Soooo close to an ace on hole #2!!! Photo submitted by u241990994 on 02/24/2022
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Ten, par-4, 412. A classic risk-reward hole with aesthetics to match its playability. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 11/07/2021
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13, par-4, 390. A scenic view from the adjacent twelfth hole. Countless golf balls, including some of mine, have found these waters. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 11/07/2021
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14, par-4, 407. You’ll need an accurate drive and approach to find this raised green in regulation. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 11/07/2021
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15, par-4, 402. Opinions will vary, but I like this as the best hole on the back nine. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 11/07/2021
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A three-par of 180, this hole looks great in the late afternoon shadows. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 11/07/2021
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This fine closing hole spans 567 yards and demands a careful pitch to hold its green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 11/07/2021
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Lyman’s finishing hole stretches 567 yards from tee to green. Hazards are plentiful along the way. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 07/07/2021
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The third hole. Dogleg right, 408. Both drive and second shot must be hit with precision. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 07/07/2021
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The sixth green rises well above the fairway, and putting its severely sloping green can be nerve-wracking. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 07/07/2021
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Hole ten: par-4, 412. Cut the corner of this dogleg left at your own risk. It promises to be an adventure. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 07/07/2021
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Sixteen, a 428-yard par four, will test your mettle from tee to cup. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 07/07/2021
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A view toward the Lyman-Jones 18th fairway to its perched green. The clubhouse lies above and behind it. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 07/07/2021
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found on three bunkers i was in. :( Photo submitted by Matthew3304221 on 10/20/2016
Not in great shape
Course was a little burnt in spots and a few tees were in bad condition- have not played the Jones course in a lionh time-used to be immaculate
Best value
The Jones course is in great shape- greens are beautiful. No sign the lack of rain has affected anything. Pace was great even though our group lost some balls. 2 notes: The cart girl literally was texting of on her phone as she drove right by us without looking up- not once, but twice. The Red tees are ridiculously close- actually on the fairway. If you usually play reds and want to be fair to your hc, play the golds- which appear to be where the reds are rated from.
Thank you for playing and thank you for your review. We are glad you found the course in great shape. Unacceptable from the beverage staff, we have already addressed the situation. Thank you again for playing and we hope to see you soon.
Diabolical pin placements!
Played the day before a tropical storm was due. Very warm, but breezy conditions. The course was in excellent shape, especially with the hot and dry conditions so far this year.
Whoever placed the pins on this particular day must have been a disciple of the Marquis de Sade. Pins were mostly tucked in corners behind bunkers, or put on or near the false front on several greens. Made for some interesting putts, since the greens were running pretty fast.
Thank you for playing and thank you for the review. Sorry that the pins were so difficult. Glad to hear you still had fun. Thank you!
Thank you for playing and thank you for the review! Hope to see you back again soon.
Hello, thank you for playing and thank you for your review! Hope to see you back soon.
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Thank you for playing and thank you for the 5 star review! Hope to see you back soon.
Thank you for playing and thank you for the 5 star review. Hope to see you back again soon!
Thank you for playing and thank you for your review! Hope to see you back again soon.
Thank you for playing and thank you for your review. Hope to see you back again soon!
Great day
Course was in great shape !! Played 18 holes in 4 hours. Great pace !!
Tough to putt on greens after they watered them. Couldn’t get a read on the greens. Great day of golf today !!!!
Thank you for playing and thank you for the kind words! Hope to see you back again soon.
Thank you for playing and thank you for your review! Hope to see you back soon.
Traveled 75 Minutes from. NY.....
.....and it was well worth it! Will definitely come back to this venue. We walked, played in 3 hours and 50 minutes and really enjoyed it. Staff was great and despite Covid protocols, restaurant staff was attentive, friendly and sensitive to the Covid protocols. Excellent time - will definitely go back!
Thank you for coming out to play and thank you for the review! We would love to see you back again soon!
Awesome day!
A great day on a great golf course. I've been playing here a lot and love it!
Thank you for the 5 star review and thank you for your loyalty! Glad to see that you have been getting out and playing some rounds this year. Hope to see you back again soon!
Great day with my two boys. Course is in great shape.
Thank you for playing and thank you for the review! Always nice to see families getting together on the golf course. Hope to see you back soon.
Thank you for coming out to play and thank you for the review. Hope to see you back soon!
Thank you for coming out to play and for the review! Hope to see you back again soon.
Challenging Layout
Have not played in 20 years and not knowing which holes were layup holes made it very difficult. Course in great condition and would play again.
Thanks for coming back to play and thanks for the review! Hope to see you more often.
Recommended. Although this course hosted a 2019 US Open Qualifier, it doesn't feel unplayable for those of us with higher handicaps. The tees range from 5,800 to 7,000 yard so you've got the opportunity to shorten or lengthen the round as you need. There's not much, if any, water on the front 9 but you'll see several holes with it present on the back. Greens were challenging for all levels in our group, and no complaints about course conditions or scenery - all above par. Walking score I'm not sure of (hole 10 and 18 are huge up/downhill) but definitely would like another crack at this course.
And speaking of another visit, I'd say that the Lyman Orchards property could even be a potential stay & play type of location. With two 18 hole courses, one 9 hole course, a practice area and (I think) a couple dining options on site, this could be a good place to hide out with some buddies and the clubs for a weekend.
Lastly - High praise for having beverage carts out on course - we had the opportunity to buy refreshments at 3 or 4 different points in the round. Always amazes me that more courses don't make drinks & snacks more available, so nice work! No price is too high for a Pepsi or Coors when you're thirsty. Staff in the carts were cool, too.
Wow! Thank you for coming out to play and thank you for the kind words! We are thrilled that you enjoyed playing! Hope to see you back soon.
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Hi, thank you for playing and thank you for your review. It's been a tough summer and we've been in desperate need of some rain. We finally got enough rain to refill the ponds and hopefully will be able to being our full watering program again. In another week or so, the course should be green again. Hope to see you back again soon.