I have played Buena Vista three times. I love this course because I am a bad golfer. This course is…read moreshort (only nine holes) and there are not too many obstacles or difficult shots. It's perfect for beginners. There are often a lot of kids learning on the course as well. Generally, play is pretty quick unless the course is busy (like I said - lot of slow beginners). The fastest I've ever played was 90 minutes when there was no one else playing and the slowest was about 2 hours, 15 minutes when we were behind two slow teams. You can rent a club cart (three wheeled pull cart for your club bag) for only $3. I don't think they have golf carts, but you don't really need one since the course is so small. It's not the best or most beautiful course, but it is perfect for beginners.

Yes, slow. But that makes it nice, because nobody expects you to rush…read more ...This is NOT an easy course. (Those who claim it is likely cheat.) Three greens have tough tilts (those who say it's "easy" probably do 4 foot "gimmes"). Trees are on one or both sides of all four driving holes. (Those who say it's "easy" probably give themselves Mulligans). And the semi-driving holes are 214 and 220 year par-threes. (Those who say it's "easy" probably avoid the back tee spots). .... My standing offer - play your first round at or below your handicap, legit, and I will buy you dinner. Mark Greenstein - stewartforliberty.com

This is a beautiful private club in West Hartford. The grounds are pristine, incredibly verdant…read moreand meticulously maintained. I highly recommend a visit...if you know someone.

The best course in the Hartford area, great conditions and overall amenities. Great place to bring…read moreclients for course and entertaining.

Gillette Ridge has been back for a couple years or so now, I believe. It had closed a few years…read moreago before I ever found time to play. No great reason why, on my part, but I finally got the opportunity to play a few weeks ago. What a fun course, and it's maintained well above average. The greens were very smooth and surprisingly quick considering it seems to be raining way too much recently. Some very challenging holes as well. My only complaints would be minor ones such as the big sand traps could use a rake or two extra, and they seemed to be struggling with people fixing ball marks on the soft greens. I fixed way too many for how few greens I hit. Lots of parking available, 19th hole is nice with local beers and a good view from the tables, bathroom was clean, carts were fine (no GPS or anything however), nice yardage markers and pin location indication, nice putting green and driving/practice range available as well (though we didn't partake). Not overly convenient for me, but I'll be back.

Stopped in for a round on Monday afternoon. Greens fees were incredibly reasonable at only 30…read moredollars for 18 with cart. The course was in great shape, with a highlight being the green complexes which are interesting and challenging. The driving range was also well maintained. The only negative aspect of the experience was a the pace of play. There were many single players which put a lot of pressure on our group of two, even though we were playing a scramble. I think this will no longer be an issue once the front nine reopens and players are more spread out. Would recommend.

Fairly well rounded practice facility. The new red 9 is…read moreinteresting and I actually like it more than the old red 9. Mini flag on the pins that are supposed to indicate front, middle and back are often wrong. Greens are lush and rolling well. I find them hard to read. Slower than rockledge, smoother than timberline. Unfortunately, a good deal of ball marks go unrepaired. Course traffic is often heavy. Picking the right time for any given day is essential or you could be in for a very long round.

Have played this course a lot this summer. It's is great to be able to get out in the morning for a…read morequick nine holes. They can do this because they have 27 holes in total. The people have been very nice to me and help to team me up when I go over there solo. The course is in superb condition. The carts are spiffy and have good on board course computers. Ball washers, yardage markers, green flags indicating front, middle, back. Excellent driving range and very nice restaurant with open patio. Prices are on the low end especially for this level of quality.

I am really excited to try this experience especially since it is so close to me. This is a new…read morebusiness that I learned was opening locally and am looking forward to working on my game. I did have an evaluation and was very happy about the overall experience. Working with David, I who is the owner and is also a coach. He is very knowledgable and is very good explaining at concepts along with how to improve. My evaluation session was impressive and I am looking forward to my future training/teaching and practice sessions. GolfTec offers the ability to view and record on video to help evaluate your swing while in training or during your practice. It is very helpful to be able to view your swing real-time and make changes to help improve. There is also an indoor putting green that is available. You want to improve, you should check it out. I will provide updates as I continue to experience the teachings/trainings.

I was extremely privileged to be the General Contractor for this Amazing project and very cool…read moreconcept golf training store. The owners are the most kind and knowledgeable people and they surround themselves with truly the best instructors. As a golfer myself, I couldn't wait to try out their tech. I can't overstate how impressive and helpful it is. After 1 lesson I was on my way to becoming a much happier golfer. The atmosphere is very fun to be in. There is a putting room. How cool is that? They have 3D video golf. What?? They have an area to hang out in where you can meet some great people and enjoy some tasty coffee and other beverages. I highly recommend coming here no matter what your skill level is.

Where to begin? I used to play a lot of golf but in the past 35 years, I don't think I have played…read more35 times. So, this year, I started playing again and made quite a bit of progress. However, winter golf in Connecticut is hard to find and it's too cold out for me. An online search took me to Stinger's in New Britain. It's the most affordable option and has good reviews. Today was my first experience and I really enjoyed it. Frank, the owner, was very helpful and I enjoyed chatting with him about his business and golf in general. If you have never played indoor golf, here are my observations: 1. The distance is pretty accurate. Most of my "good" shots were comparable to what I experienced on the course, as far as distance. 2. Direction may or may not be another story. I will have to wait to judge that and then update this accordingly. I was hooking into the water (and took mulligans) A LOT. 3. Putting is as I expected. I think most people will just try to lag it close enough for a "gimme" or you can select automatic 2-putt. TIP: My putting accuracy improved when I placed the ball in front of the indentation in the floor. 4. I recommend the driving range option for your first hour. It may take you a full hour to get used to swinging indoors and using the tees provided. 5. This is a family-friendly environment. Behave.

As a beginning golfer, I am feeding my new obsession of playing at this wonderful establishment…read more While my game needs a lot of work I have a blast playing here when I can't hit the links. The owner Frank is super helpful and friendly and also gives me some much needed coaching tips. Just discovered the place and have already gone the last two weeks. I am going back tomorrow. Love this place!!

Been coming to Hartford for business for quite a while now and wanted to try a new course, so when…read moreI read that Keney is on the list of top 10 public courses in Connecticut, I had to give it a shot. Sunday afternoon tee time following a ton of rain had it playing long with cart path only conditions (I walk, so no big deal) Paired up with 3 cool dudes for the front nine (42) then paired up with a couple of other guys for the back nine. The course is a fun, challenging track that needs to be played a couple of times to know the nuances, however the greens are what make this place special.

Absolute gem of a muni course. Lots of walkers so pace of play is a little slow, but not…read moreunbearable. Only complaint I have, $75 is an INSANE amount to charge for the Bazooka rental clubs.

Here's an up to date review for someone looking to play here now (disregard all other reviews from…read moreover a year ago as it seems a lot has changed) I only say that because if you still can't navigate yourself around this course then golf isn't the game for you. Maybe bocci or croquet something a little closer quarters. Course has signs everywhere all holes easily found. Place was in great shape and play was fast given the one circumstance that I took a star away for. PIN LOCATION I love a challenge and I'm by no means a great golfer but holy smokes some of the pins made me feel like I was on a mini golf course. At least half of the pins today couldn't even be attacked because you'd roll yourself off to one side 20 feet away or off the green and down a hill unless you stuck it in a 3 to 5 foot area. All in all though a fun challenging course for someone who has been back in the game for 2 years. Would go back for sure.

In fairness, I'm not a golfer. I booked a reservation for my son and my boyfriend to play golf…read morehere. When we arrived they couldn't find the reservation, very disappointing. They were able to get one cart, ( Because of Covid two people in different households couldn't ride together) yeah there were several walk ups after us and they were able to get carts as well. I feel like the golf course wasn't very well marked and hard to navigate. It was, however, pretty.

"But there's no need to worry There's no reason to fuss…read moreJust go on about your work now And leave the driving to us" (Neil Young) Ever hit a few balls on a driving range? Sure, you have. Hell, I've done that dozens of times. But have you ever smashed a golf ball on a fully automated golfing range, where you get your basket of balls from a self-service machine and there are zero attendants or employees in sight? Total zero interaction with a human being? Welcome to Drive 45 where your credit card and a big metal machine (that reminded me of the ice cube freezers you see at your local convenience store) will get you a self-service basket of balls. Pricing is reasonable -a Small Basket of 30 balls is $8, Medium of 45 is $12, Large of 80 is $16 and Jumbo of 175 is $22. Oh, and you'd better bring your own clubs, because there is no office to rent them, let alone buy a bag of Doritos or a Gatorade or anything else. There were plenty of hitting bays and our grandkids (who brought their own clubs) had a blast flailing away trying to reach the first marker flag. You'll have an enjoyable time on a very pretty facility. Just remember to bring your clubs, and a credit card.

Have tried to use the facility twice in the last few weeks, both times the 'automated' ball…read moredispenser was not working or not turned on. Save yourself the trip.