1360 Hall Blvd,
Bloomfield, Connecticut 06002
Office
+1 (860) 726 1430Pro shop
+1 (860) 726 1430Fax
+1 (860) 726 1436Website
Visit websiteGolf pro
Pat Aquaro (PGA, Director of Golf) / George Connor (PGA, Director of Instruction).Academy
Gillette Ridge Academy of GolfThe Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined parkland. Gently undulating terrain - a few slopes to climb.
Surroundings:
Woodland, residential and office buildings.
Designer:
Arnold Palmer & Ed Seay
41.811162
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5 mi NW of Hartford.
Gillette Ridge
Gillette Ridge Golf Club is home to a well-rated and always popular golf course. This tree-lined parkland layout should not disappoint, with many attractive features and several excellent holes to enjoy. Plenty of golfing challenge, a well-crafted design and usually good upkeep all contribute to the appeal of this course. One to include on your play list if you are in the area.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends during golf season (March thru 'Nov, weather dependent).
Must book in advance.
Walking permitted.
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100 Dufney Lane, Windsor, CT 06095
+1 (860) 688 7474
Visit websiteThe Residence Inn Hatrtford/Windsor is an all-suite hotel offering 96 large suites. Included in the rooms are fully-equipped kitchens, queen bed, living room area (most) and high speed internet access.
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Gillette Ridge (6 mi); Wintonbury Hills (7 mi); Rockledge; TPC River Highlands (private).
Women’s (British) Open: the last women’s major championship of the season is hosted by Royal Porthcawl GC. It’s the first time this fabulous seaside links course has hosted the event (July 31-Aug 3).
Walker Cup: the 50th playing of this prestigious men’s amateur event sees the GB&I go head-to-head against the defending USA team at Cypress Point Club, California (Sept 6-7). After that, all eyes turn to Bethpage State Park on Long Island, NY, where the American and defending European professional teams engage in the 45th Ryder Cup (Sept 27-29).
Lottie Woad: 21-year-old Woad burst onto the professional scene in July, with wins in the Women’s Irish Open (as an amateur) and three weeks later in the Women’s Scottish Open (as a professional). She nearly picked-up a major championship, placing third in The Evian in the same month.
Pádraig Harrington: the ever-likeable Irishman added the (British) Senior Open Championship title to his stellar array of tournament successes. His win came on Sunningdale’s spectacular Old Course. Harrington had already bagged the U.S. Senior Open title in June this year.
The Dutch: "It's no' just a game", as they say in Scotland, and that's certainly true at The Dutch. With 5-star services throughout, a lavishly comfortable Loch Lomond-inspired clubhouse, and a superbly designed and presented golf course, one could not ask for more from this top-end private club.
Join us at The Dutch from August 21–24 for the Festival of Golf, featuring the HotelPlanner Tour. Experience four days of top-tier sport, live music, incredible food, and unexpected surprises. Explore the grounds, connect with others, embrace new challenges, and dive into an unforgettable celebration. Click here to buy tickets.
Here at Prince’s Golf Club you'll find 27 excellent holes of links golf. Just over the fence and sharing similar terrain is Royal St George’s; but Prince’s is far from overshadowed by its venerable neighbour. The three nine-hole loops at Prince's, laid out over gently undulating terrain, are sure to bring a smile of satisfaction to all lovers of links golf.
Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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