Farmingbury Hills Golf Club
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Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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White | 35 | 2966 yards | 34.4 | 117 |
Red | 36 | 2593 yards | 35.5 | 120 |
Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | Total |
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White/Blue M: 68.4/119 | 325 | 419 | 310 | 373 | 282 | 125 | 401 | 190 | 431 | 2856 | 6017 |
Red/Gold W: 70.5/117 | 325 | 402 | 280 | 380 | 220 | 100 | 292 | 172 | 431 | 2602 | 5356 |
Orange M: 61.3/104 W: 64.2/103 | 243 | 348 | 280 | 265 | 168 | 85 | 230 | 145 | 360 | 2124 | 4295 |
Handicap | 11 | 3 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 17 | 7 | 15 | 1 | ||
Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 70 |
Handicap (W) | 9 | 3 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 1 |
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The longish par-4 second proves a tough par, especially because of the huge tree blocking an approach from the right. Missing the green can be lethal. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/04/2023
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A view of the third green, in deep afternoon shadow, and beyond the fourth tee. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/04/2023
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Here is is the commanding view from the high tee of the dogleg-right fourth. The fairway seems the toughest to hit and hold at Farmingbury Hills. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/04/2023
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Here is is the commanding view from the high tee of the dogleg-right fourth. The fairway seems the toughest to hit and hold at Farmingbury Hills. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/04/2023
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When you reach green eight, be sure to enjoy the view. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/04/2023
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Another long vista at Farmingbury Hills, this one across fairway nine. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/04/2023
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From tee two, a look at the beginning of a long downhill sweep of fairway. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 07/05/2023
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Behind the green at hole two is a steep falloff. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 07/05/2023
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The third hole is short but still demands a good drive from the tee. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 07/05/2023
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A view of green three from its left flank. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 07/05/2023
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Looking down from near the sixth tee box–and out across hole five. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 07/05/2023
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Nine’s green, sitting above the fairway on a small rise, is relatively flat compared to others at Farminbury Hills. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 07/05/2023
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Photo submitted by Pipingyaker on 06/27/2023
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Photo submitted by rheaultj on 10/23/2022
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Farmingbury’s first hole, a drive-and-pitch affair, leads to a well-protected green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/21/2022
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If your tee shot lands on the fairway’s right side at the second hole, this large tree threatens your approach. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/21/2022
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The fourth. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/21/2022
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Seven starts off with a tee shot over water. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/21/2022
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The 8th, which may be played as a par-4, requires a tee shot to a plateau fairway. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/21/2022
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A view across the ninth fairway and to the partially green hills beyond. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/21/2022
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A look over the course from tee one; it’s about the same view you’ll get from the adjacent clubhouse and East Street Eatery. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/14/2021
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Three: A short par-4 playing straight downhill and ending on a tricky green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/14/2021
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Five: While Wayne putts out, Chris (left) and Rick (right) look on. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/14/2021
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The sixth green at about 5:00 pm. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/14/2021
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The seventh tee, fronted by a pond, looks stunning in the late afternoon. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/14/2021
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Our foursome finished the round at about 5:45. Here Wayne chips and Rick awaits in the foreground. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/14/2021
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Photo submitted by u6496860 on 08/01/2021
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The first. This small green is a tough target for your round’s second shot (seen from right flank). Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 06/06/2021
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Four: Simply a spectacular tee shot, where you’ll want precious little sidespin on your golf ball. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 06/06/2021
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Four. The hole narrows down on the second to this tilted, hard-to-putt green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 06/06/2021
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Five: Another amazing hole that rises some four stories (club up a few) to this perched green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 06/06/2021
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Seven: Avoid, at all costs, going rightward on your approach to this green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 06/06/2021
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Nine (par-five): Maybe my favorite hole. Long, beautiful, heavily rolling, and exciting to play. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 06/06/2021
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Photo submitted by janet5902796 on 06/05/2021
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The first may be the ‘easiest’ hole on the course, but its green is small and well-defended. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/25/2020
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Looking down eastward from tee two, across the ninth fairway: the visible golfers are playing from tee eight. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/25/2020
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The fourth hole, in my view, hits a trifecta: best hole; best views; best tee shot. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/25/2020
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The sixth, a par-3 sports an interesting tee shot from the blues. Watch for OOB left. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/25/2020
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Green seven, as viewed from high in the left rough. Terrific par 4/5. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/25/2020
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The eighth green as seen from this hole’s left side. Nice four-par. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/25/2020
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Two: This serene-looking green still poses problems. Good luck getting up-and-down if you miss long. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/21/2020
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Another terrific view at FH: the 3rd hole, seen from the tee. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/21/2020
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Incredible summer scenery at the fourth, a downhill dogleg-right. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/21/2020
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My three affable playing partners at green seven. We enjoyed the round together. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/21/2020
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Ninth: The popular East Street Eatery behind, and the green seen from its left flank. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/21/2020
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At nine, my playing partners, all intent on finishing this nine well. The gentleman to the left holed his putt. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/21/2020
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Approach on the fifth Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 01/03/2020
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Greenside bunker at eight Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 01/03/2020
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Approach at challenging 2nd Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 01/03/2020
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The first green: Ross-like features Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 11/03/2019
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From the tee at the magnificent 5th. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 11/03/2019
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Uphill climb to the green at hole 5. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 11/03/2019
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My son on 5th green with playing partner behind. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 11/03/2019
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From the tee at seven: great hole! Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 11/03/2019
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Seven's ghoulish green complex. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 11/03/2019
Pretty decent course
Interesting course they put together here. It's fun overall and makes great use of the total real estate. I like how several holes can be played two different ways, even though it's technically a 9 hole course.
Pace can get very bad. Most times I play here you've got to wait for the person in front of you to tee off.
Good players will find this course easy I think. I'm not a good player so it's challenging enough for me.
Overall, it's fun but you're going to find that most other courses are simply nicer and more inspiring. This is good for what it is, a quick local 9 hole joint, but it's really nothing too special.
Golf day
I really enjoy playing here. It’s 10 minutes from my home and a great price . Recorded a 98 here on this day, tied my career record for 18 holes. Great place to play and challenging.
Over Booked
While I love the location, views, and in general fun course that this is… Farmingbury has a booking / reservation problem. We had to play a 3 hour 9 hole round; booked for 18. We made the turn and immediately were sitting 2 foursomes deep at 1/10 and then get to 11 and are 3 foursomes deep. We then decided to ditch it as we didn’t need a 4 hour 9 hole round on top of the earlier round. We went back to let them know about the back-up and just found the cashier rude. You would think that with the family type atmosphere customer service would be norm and not the exception. Too bad.
Short and quick
Great short course. Pace of play wasn't worth the money.
Solid Golf in Wolcott
Having reviewed Farmingbury Hills numerous times, I can add only little, really, to previous comments. What sums up the challenge, I think, is a combination of several traits: raised green complexes (especially will falloffs on one side, the other, or in back) big rolling contours on every fairway, cleverly canted greens with plenty of undulations, along with the placement of sentinel trees–along the line of play–that are near or in the fairway. The par-4s are not long but are deceptively tough; each of the two par-3s is a challenging GIR; the one par-5 is long enough to be a three-shotter for most players. A couple of holes are threaded through woods, but water is barely a factor on this strong old-school design, whose architect is unknown. It’s a natural layout that uses the contours of these hillsides optimally. This is golf that will keep you on your toes–while you enjoy it.
Conditions were strongest on the greens and fringes, which were uniformly excellent–the best I’ve seen them here. Fairways and tees were generally good, as were the roughs, despite a bit too much clover in places.
The young lady I met this morning at the check-in counter was friendly, personable, and helpful in every respect. I was happy with the experience and will return before long.
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From tee two, a look at the beginning of a long downhill sweep of fairway. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 07/05/2023
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Behind the green at hole two is a steep falloff. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 07/05/2023
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The third hole is short but still demands a good drive from the tee. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 07/05/2023
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A view of green three from its left flank. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 07/05/2023
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Looking down from near the sixth tee box–and out across hole five. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 07/05/2023
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Nine’s green, sitting above the fairway on a small rise, is relatively flat compared to others at Farminbury Hills. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 07/05/2023
Need to book less tee times
Worst pace of play I’ve ever experienced. Waited at least 5 minutes on every shot, mostly closer to 10 minutes. 3 groups on every hole. After taking almost an hour to play the first 2 holes and having 2 groups waiting on the 3rd tee, I asked if I could just come back to play another day and was rudely told no.
Layout was average for a 9 hole course in CT.
Conditions of greens were bad, fairways decent in most places, rough was either thick or just dirt.
Golf
It was a good day on course just bad hit today for me but enjoyed it anyway. Will continue to play there. A nice course to work on game.
Great course
We love this course. It is challenging but the layout is great and it is in great shape.