Black Birch Golf Club
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Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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Men | 72 | 6158 yards | 68.9 | 118 |
Senior | 72 | 5488 yards | ||
Ladies | 74 | 4924 yards | 70.8 | 121 |
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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Blue M: 70.2/121 | 332 | 321 | 410 | 319 | 117 | 480 | 482 | 151 | 382 | 2994 | 480 | 351 | 377 | 393 | 420 | 172 | 498 | 153 | 344 | 3188 | 6182 |
White M: 69.4/119 | 324 | 314 | 402 | 302 | 111 | 468 | 354 | 145 | 308 | 2728 | 356 | 322 | 370 | 295 | 408 | 147 | 384 | 144 | 334 | 2760 | 5488 |
Red W: 71.8/118 | 286 | 284 | 355 | 224 | 107 | 393 | 346 | 138 | 300 | 2433 | 350 | 315 | 354 | 284 | 308 | 140 | 376 | 137 | 227 | 2491 | 4924 |
Handicap | 16 | 10 | 4 | 12 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 9 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 5 | 11 | 13 | |||
Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
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this is the condition of the 12th green. This is standard condition on all greens Photo submitted by hendu11 on 08/03/2023
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while the greens and tee boxes continue to go downhill, the greenskeeper has the time and money to put these pointless bushes and rocks behind the 11th green. No priorities. Photo submitted by hendu11 on 08/03/2023
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The tenth fairway is broad enough, but going too far left or right means tree troubles. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 05/20/2023
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The fifteenth, tucked in the northwest corner of the course, is a solid par-3 playing to a terrace-style green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 05/20/2023
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Another view of green fifteen from its right flank. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 05/20/2023
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From the white tees at the sixteenth, your drive must cross this large pond to reach the fairway beyond. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 05/20/2023
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At the other end of hole sixteen lies its undulating green, which slopes front-to-back and left-to-right. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 05/20/2023
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The first green in the late afternoon shadows (green three sits in the background). Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/02/2022
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View from the fifth tee down to its green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/02/2022
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The sixth fairway, with a view to the landing zone at the base of the hill. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/02/2022
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From behind green seven at this par-5. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/02/2022
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8th hole: near dusk: Two deer (both behind green–to left and right of white pavilion) are about to hightail it over to the ninth tee. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/02/2022
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8th, picture two: The first is now out of the picture; the second is now hightailing it out to the left. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/02/2022
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The par-3 seventh (seen from its left flank), plays from a high tee down to this green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 07/26/2022
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From the right rough, a view of the eleventh green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 07/26/2022
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Twelve is a par-four dogleg-right that leads to this double-tiered green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 07/26/2022
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Your tee shot at the par-3 fifteenth must traverse a mashy pond. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 07/26/2022
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Seventeen is a stern par-three and runs uphill to its green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 07/26/2022
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The finisher’s fairway angles slightly leftward off the tee, then runs straight for the green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 07/26/2022
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Hole four plays uphill to a two-tiered putting surface. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 05/02/2022
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The fifth drops down to a postage-stamp green. It's also well-protected. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 05/02/2022
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Eight is a classic downhill par-3 requiring accuracy with your mid or short iron. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 05/02/2022
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The eighteenth. I reflected on my rounds here this week walking up eighteen. The pond was equally reflective. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/03/2021
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The seventh is a terrific par-five which culminates on this green, set on a tall plateau. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/03/2021
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A view of hole eight’s green. This par-three plays downhill. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/03/2021
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Fourteen, maybe the best four-par on the course, will make you work hard for a par. Seen from behind the green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/03/2021
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Fifteen, a downhill par-three, is set in the most secluded part of the golf course. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/03/2021
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The par-5 sixteenth’s green, seen from the rough in the late afternoon shadows. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/03/2021
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3rd: par-4, 410: Fine tee-to-green test ending on this green, defended by two sizable bunkers. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/04/2021
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5th: Postage-stamp par three. Nice scenery as backdrop in the Moodus countryside. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/04/2021
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10th: Tight par five, 480, over tree-line fairway. This is its green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/04/2021
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11th, par4, 351. Great, wavy Zikorus-designed hole, canting downhill--as well--from the right side. Should be drive-and-pitch. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/04/2021
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15th, par-3 of 147. Downhill from a high tee, over the marsh, onto this raised green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/04/2021
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16th: Superb hole: par-5 of 498. Plays over the marsh, then uphill to a well-contoured green. Hard to hit in two. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/04/2021
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Ten. Par 5 of 480. The wraparound bunker poses problems on any approach shot. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 06/09/2021
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Twelve. A 377-yard four-par that plays longer, moving uphill on the approach, seen here. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 06/09/2021
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Thirteen: A demanding par-4, 420. At its small green, made smaller recently. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 06/09/2021
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Fifteen. A tough target. This classic par-three maxes out at 172 from a high tee. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 06/09/2021
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Fifteen. Closer view of the marsh and green complex. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 06/09/2021
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Eighteen: The closer, a 344-yard par-4, features a pond within the holes last 100 yards. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 06/09/2021
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The third hole. Downhill, short, tricky three-par. But the setting should calm your nerves. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 04/28/2021
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Eight. Conclusion to another good par-three on the front side. Seen from its left flank. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 04/28/2021
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View from 10th green back to fairway Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/14/2019
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Green 14 from a shady left side. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/14/2019
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The fifteenth: par 3, over the marshland. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/14/2019
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The 16th fairway: view of approach for 2nd shot. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/14/2019
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Pond on the sixteenth. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/14/2019
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Green at the finishing hole. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/14/2019
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1st fairway and green Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/29/2019
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3rd green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/29/2019
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Looking back over fairway 7. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/29/2019
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The 7th green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/29/2019
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View down to green 8. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/29/2019
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Part of u-shaped bunker preceding 10. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/29/2019
Value for $
Three and one half hours for the round. Fairways coming back with the rain. Greens in good shape. Friendly staff.
Matthew Lynch
Unfortunately my first time seeing this course was after an extreme prolonged drought of a summer, so it's not fair to really go into the course conditions.
However, the sand traps had rocks in them.
I found the course design a bit boring, with the primary challenge of this course being blind hills.
I had a pleasant round. I've seen much worse courses for the money, and I've also seen better for the money.
We didn't wait on any tees even with 10 minute gaps in tee times. They seem to keep play going well here even on tournament days.
Bad weather year
Outstanding layout and diversty. The drougt in CT has hurt the course. Black Birch relys sole on rain for it watering. The greens are good but very slow as the drought has slowed mowing to save the greens. Fairways are in very bad shape presently but will improve if they get rain. People are great which adds to the experience.
Hi,
Let us first say that we are so glad to hear you enjoyed your visit. We work hard to create an enjoyable experience so you can focus on enjoying yourself and let us do the rest. We also want to thank you for your honest and constructive criticism of the course.
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Course needs water on fairways, needs water stops ,, needs better carts
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Hot Deal during a not busy time was worth it
If you get on one of the hot deals and get in before the turtles it’s worth it…
I played the course in 2 hours 50 minutes. Was alone most of the time, was a pretty nice time.
Front 5 holes you feel like you might have a drive land on your head/ hit you in the face. But after that the Holes don’t really run next to each other. Honestly don’t like the first three holes, as it feels like your playing in an open field, but after that it gets much much better.
Back 9 is better than front 9
$25-40 with a cart is a great price, especially when not busy.
Friendly staff, lounge / restaurant/ bar looked pretty nice too.
Let us first say that we are so glad to hear you enjoyed your visit. We work hard to create an enjoyable experience so you can focus on enjoying yourself and let us do the rest. We also want to thank you for your honest and constructive criticism of the course.
We are going to escalate your review to our team in charge and do everything we can to improve before your next game.
Thank you for visiting and playing at Black Birch Golf Club. We hope to see you again soon!
$18 w/ Cart on Golf Now
I think I paid $18 for 18 holes and a cart.
Greens and fringe were in good shape
Fairways were okay. Dry.
Forgiving. Good course for practicing
Don’t go when busy, you’ll lose your mind.
Front 9 watch out for stray drives as fairways are close together.
Wouldn’t play on a busy day
Wouldn’t pay more than $30
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Some Good, Some Bad
Overall, a lot of positives and some glaring negatives here.
Pros:
The staff was incredibly friendly. You can tell they’re working hard and doing the best they can to make the course playable and fun. They were insanely kind and told me from the get-go the course isn’t in the best shape but to enjoy the day, which made me understand what I was getting into.
I played 18 holes in 3 hours walking for $20, no deal exists like that.
Cons
Course conditions are tough. Dirt tee boxes, fairways don’t really exist, basically like playing in a open field. Greens were in decent shape I would say, no real bumps. People were working out there so it’s not a lack of effort. They’re trying, just probably don’t have the manpower.
The layout was interesting, with the front and back being very different. Some good holes (3, 6, 10, 11, 15, 16) some very bad holes (7,8,12,14) The greens were almost comically small, which made it hard because you couldn’t run it up (the long grass would stop it) but it was hard to hold them if you did land it there (smaller greens), if the greens were larger, with better run-ups, it would fit the layout better.
I realized pretty quickly it was hard to categorize this as real golf, so about the 4th hole on I decided to hit a couple balls off the tee and work on some things, and it became much more enjoyable. If you actually want to play as opposed to beating balls at the range or practicing your putts, it’s a good place to work on aiming at your targets and honing in some of the short game stuff. And again, for $20, that’s a solid deal. Other than that, I would look elsewhere.
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Open course
Forgiving course, I guess you could call it links style golf course, no discernable fairway/rough etc. The greens were long, weedy and slow, needed to be rolled, but then again we are in the dead heat of summer. Course is very enjoyable for a novice like me, some long par 5s...
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Stay Away
Even though it was only $40 for 18 cart included, it was not worth the money. The course was in horrible conditions, all the fairways were burnt, the bunkers have not been raked in months(weeds growing in them) many greens were too long and full of weeds. One of the tee boxes had gravel on it....
The pro shop had nothing in it and the pace of play was extremely slow. The highlight of the round, was when the beer girl served lukewarm drinks because she had no ice in the beer cart.
Don't waste your money
Will never go back
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Black Birch Golf Club
Course was in good shape. Greens were a little thick but the ball traveled well. Fairways were well taken care of. Course provided a good challenge but was not too difficult. My only real critique was that there was no water offered through the course, which can be a huge help especially during the 95 degree days.
A Quick Morning Round
I enjoyed my speedy round here today–a little more than 2.5 hours–and the weather was good.
The course played mainly as I remember it, but current conditions detract from playability in several respects. The greens are good, yet almost everything else, including tees, fringes, fairways and roughs, ranges from fair to poor. Some fairways have decently covered, grassed-in landing zones, but others are nearly bare. Conditions are highly variable in the roughs, where I saw several of my tee shots., along with approaches on par-5s, bounce around wildly because they were landing on sizable areas of hardpan or sparse rough. One point, then, is this: very little hardpan existed when Black Birch was in better condition. Another problem with weak conditions is that the layout begins to play not like itself, but something altogether different. I’m still unconvinced that recentlhy down-sized, smaller greens work here, simply because you can’t be hitting six irons into postage-stamp greens. Al Zikorus, architect of the back side here, designed virtually no small greens on any other layout I’ve played, including this one.
On the bright side, service is excellent here, as Keith is an excellent Course Manager, and the value is good for those who can overlook the fair overall conditions. This is a pleasant, secluded countryside golf course and, if you’re lucky, you may find it uncrowded as I did this morning.
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The par-3 seventh (seen from its left flank), plays from a high tee down to this green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 07/26/2022
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From the right rough, a view of the eleventh green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 07/26/2022
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Twelve is a par-four dogleg-right that leads to this double-tiered green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 07/26/2022
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Your tee shot at the par-3 fifteenth must traverse a mashy pond. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 07/26/2022
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Seventeen is a stern par-three and runs uphill to its green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 07/26/2022
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The finisher’s fairway angles slightly leftward off the tee, then runs straight for the green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 07/26/2022
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Course was in poor condition. Fairways very scratchy. A few greens were in good condition. While the bunkers had decent sand grass was growing in them. Would not make the drive again.
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Casual stress free golf
I enjoyed the course layout. Not too long- great for seniors and family with kids. Fairways are a bit scruffy but the greens were in very nice condition. Course was not too busy- finished 18 holes in 2.-1/2 hours. All in all good value for the price.
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