This track is nothing short of amazing. I had the pleasure of playing with a few members and I…read morethoroughly enjoyed the layout. The course was pristine as you'd expect from a RTJ design. This is definitely one of the hidden gems of southeastern Connecticut.

The 18-hole "Black Hall" course at the Black Hall Club facility in Old Lyme, Connecticut features…read more6,625 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 71 . The course rating is 73.2 and it has a slope rating of 141 on Bent grass. Designed by Robert Trent Jones, ASGCA, the Black Hall golf course opened in 1968. Four different tee boxes so plenty of choice for this target golf course. As is typical of rtj the greens are fast and reading them are differcult in addition to the greens being well protected. All facilities. Private course

Golf course is outstanding and in great shape from tee to green. Restaurant is very good and open…read moreto the public as well as members. Great view of the golf course and cozy in the winter.

The condition of the golf course is horrendous. Crab grass tees are the norm, especially on the…read morefirst tee in full view of the clubhouse, large areas of dead grass and hard pan on the greens, fairways with huge barren areas and large swaths of crabgrass, this is what awaits you if you choose to play there. It appears that they have completely given up on taking care of the course. How on earth do they justify $99 greens fees with so little green on the course? By comparison, the nearby Black Birch golf course, which has been closed all year and not being maintained, looks to be in better shape than Fox Hopyard.

I try to play golf every Monday. Normally I play one of the Hartford courses but this week I had…read morean appointment in New Haven, so I searched for a new experience on the drive home. I stumbled across Hunter. The course is in excellent shape. The fairways were maybe a little soft from the rain but thick and lush. Some of the greens were faster than others, but that's golf. Unfortunately, I played about as poorly as I have in the year since I took the game back up, but I can hardly blame that on Hunter. The price for a walking senior was very reasonable and I would like to play again when I am hitting the ball better

this municipal golf course is always in great condition, beautiful scenery, nice staff, reasonable…read moreprice range for 18 holes. Good food and drinks on the porch balcony overlooking the course adds a special touch to the day

Tough challenge since the rough is basically unplayable. It's a cheap course and the island green…read moreis cool. Half the greens are pretty good. Tee boxes are pretty bad. Staff was nice. But yeh, the rough is absolutely a disaster. If you want a basic layout for 22 bucks, it's there and probably not busy.

I golf at Chanticlair on a weekly basis. This course is nice and the owners and employees are very…read morepersonable and kind. Although a 9 hole course, certain holes are "mixed up" if you play 18 holes. This is in terms of the difference between the whites and blues. The signature island green hole (Hole #4/#13) is challenging and always a favorite. The first hole is a long par 3 and is challenging as such. However, if made a par 4, it would be way to simple. Overall, a nice course.

The ability to eat outside and convenience on location for us is why we patronize the restaurant…read more However, the food is not consistent, and some wait staff can be clueless on priorities. The staff had to be chased down, reminded, etc. There are no sides at all with the standard menu items. Food comes out greasy where I needed to get multiple napkins to press the grease out. We'll be sticking with The Hollow from now on.

Golf courses range food and everything are great. The courses are always in good shape. I would…read morelove it if the greens could be faster but I know they get a ton of play and I'm sure it's not easy to cut them every day low. Other wise the courses are fun to play. Gilead highlands is my favorite course. The range is amazing. Definitely spend time there if you can it's so worth it

Play this course several times a year. Great course to dust…read moreoff and get some reps in before spending more $$$ on other course in the area.Decent layout and it's also a bargain. $40 after 2pm with cart. Some holes can play wet if it's been a wet season. But we are presently in a drought so that's not a problem.

Fun course to play. Greens were in great shape, but as has been the case for years, areas of the…read morecourse including some fairways areas need attention I.e. several hundred yards of loom and reseeding.

The range attendant makes you share a mat if you show up with another person, which is ridiculous…read more I'm a 14 handicap and my boyfriend is so bad, he doesn't even have one. The range attendant gives him the mat every time and makes me wait, even when other mats are open! I've never seen anything like this. Highly recommend walking up solo or having a word with the head pro. And if you're a female, I'd avoid this place completely.

Tough to get a tee time June through August. That's the only negative. The course is deceivingly…read moredifficult. Usually a degree of wind. Sometimes significant. The par 5's are a nice challenge to get on in 2. The par 3's feature some DEEP bunkers that you'll want to avoid. It's worth the trip.

Nicest course in Rhode Island. Immaculately maintained and true fast greens. Lots of water views…read moreand bunkers. Water in play at a couple holes. Putting chirping and driving facilities. Great club house. Wow factor is high

If you are fortunate enough to know a member or are invited to an event here, please do whatever…read moreyou can to get here. If you are either at the golf club, or the beach front property, either have some very great views of the water and surrounding area. The staff at both of the places are very friendly and accommodating and the venues are very well kept.

Sydney is truly one of the highlights of our country club experience her warm smile, friendly…read moredemeanor, and incredible attentiveness never go unnoticed. Whether she's making the rounds as the cart girl or serving drinks at the bar, Sydney goes above and beyond to make every member feel welcome and taken care of. She's always quick with a cold drink and a kind word, and it's clear she genuinely cares about creating a great atmosphere for everyone. The club is lucky to have her, and we're even luckier to be greeted by her each time we're out on the course!

Those that know me well would wonder how desperate I might be to play golf that I would drive…read moreseveral miles from my home destination just to play the game. But that is not why I am willing to drive long distances to play the wonderful game of Golf. It's because I enjoy playing on a golf course that are difficult to get on unless you're a member. And if a family or friend invites to you to play, I never say no. The Vineyards Golf Course is a beautifully designed course that easily blends in with its surroundings. The course has three set of tee boxes which we chose to play the back tees of course. Why??, well because the young men I was playing with can drive ball 300 yards plus and sometimes on the fairway. It sure did not help my game when I attempted to drive the ball the distances they seem capable. I found the Vineyards golf course challenging with its rolling fairways, protected by large meandering sand bunkers, false fronts and hazards. We had a windy day that played in our favor on some holes and others which easily challenged us. The par-3 holes were a variety in length, direction and difficulty. The secondary roughs had fescue grasses and in some cases we were lined up along a corn field farm. Vineyards was much more challenging than I anticipated, but I very much enjoyed the course and would love to play there again before the season ends.

Susan: I wish we could afford a place in the Hamptons. Everybody…read more whos anybody has one. Hobie: Yeah, but if youre somebody whos nobody, its no fun to be around anybody whos everybody. - "Melinda and Melinda" Though he predates the 1% debate and Chuck Bass, Woody Allen had some serious insights into the world of Manhattan's elite... and non-elite. While nowadays almost any mid-level trader or PR twentysomething has a share house in the Hamptons during the summer months, it's only a certain kind of family that owns out east. And within that already ultra exclusive club, there are only a certain echelon that belong to the private beach clubs stretching along the white sand beaches on the Eastern edges of this long island. Fortunately for me, I managed to meet a few of these fancy folks and through their generosity I gained access to the notoriously snooty and closed access golf compound and private family club in East Hampton. The Maidstone is one of the oldest golf clubs in the east and boasts an 18-hole course. Since I'm more beach bum than caddy shacker, I indulged in the water sports and beach cafe on my visit. The cold bar offers made-to-order salads freshly chopped before your eyes. The grill had some tantalizing sandwiches and burgers, but again being a private club you can only dine here with a member so leave the cash at home. The private beach is perfectly serene, complete with chairs and umbrellas ready for a day of lounging while the massive pool seemed more family friendly with children splashing away. Be sure to order up a signature Maidstone cocktail (basically a rich man's Long Island Iced Tea) and check out the upper deck views of the Atlantic and surrounding beach. The clubhouse itself is nice, classy and pure Hamptons style. We didn't really meet anyone new, and the only diversity you'll find is in the kitchen. It's clear that families have been coming out here for generations and they are wary of strange faces. It was fun to live like the 1% for a day, but in the end I think I prefer a sandy day brown-bagging it in the Rockaways. For those looking for a more exclusive experience, and some of the world best golf spots, then perhaps you can wiggle your way in here.