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Since so many of us on here seem to play golf, hoping to use this thread to discuss course experiences this year in CT. As I work seriously on my game this year, I’m getting much better with my driver but struggling mightily lately with my irons. I’ll give my feedback on courses I’ve played this year below. Problem is until I get better with my irons, I want to find courses that are more open and forgiving. Everything around here is so damn tight and unforgiving it seems. I understand lower handicaps will want more challenging courses, Im more interested in comparing notes with other mid to higher handicaps.
Richter Park-Played this yesterday, fun challenging layout, condition, particularly the greens was the worst I’ve ever experienced there.
Lyman Jones Course- One of my favorite courses in the area, a little more open, good condition, scenic, challenging but fair.
Tunxis Green-Nice course, good conditions, reasonably priced, enjoyable, good practice green.
Indian Springs, Middlefield-Fun, quirky family owned 9 hole. Pretty forgiving, pretty laid back, good grill and patio for after the round.
Whitney Farms-Decent course for early in the year. Rates have gone up past few years with very little changes or improvements to justify it. Very tight course overall and while scenic, I don’t find it all that much fun to play lately.
Oxford Greens- Haven’t played yet in 22 but one of my favorite courses. Well maintained, scenic, fairly priced and fun overall. If you push the ball right, it slows to the left a lot and can be pretty forgiving.
Timberlin- Good value, fairly open, pretty well maintained. Plenty of room to bust out the driver and enjoyable as a result.
Oak Lane, Woodbridge-Good for driving, have to be creative and smart, managing the course a lot. For my current game, it’s one of my favorite courses as it’s challenging but not ridiculously. A lot of sand though, so if that’s an issue, avoid this course.
Richter Park-Played this yesterday, fun challenging layout, condition, particularly the greens was the worst I’ve ever experienced there.
Lyman Jones Course- One of my favorite courses in the area, a little more open, good condition, scenic, challenging but fair.
Tunxis Green-Nice course, good conditions, reasonably priced, enjoyable, good practice green.
Indian Springs, Middlefield-Fun, quirky family owned 9 hole. Pretty forgiving, pretty laid back, good grill and patio for after the round.
Whitney Farms-Decent course for early in the year. Rates have gone up past few years with very little changes or improvements to justify it. Very tight course overall and while scenic, I don’t find it all that much fun to play lately.
Oxford Greens- Haven’t played yet in 22 but one of my favorite courses. Well maintained, scenic, fairly priced and fun overall. If you push the ball right, it slows to the left a lot and can be pretty forgiving.
Timberlin- Good value, fairly open, pretty well maintained. Plenty of room to bust out the driver and enjoyable as a result.
Oak Lane, Woodbridge-Good for driving, have to be creative and smart, managing the course a lot. For my current game, it’s one of my favorite courses as it’s challenging but not ridiculously. A lot of sand though, so if that’s an issue, avoid this course.