Gillette Ridge is a 18-hole public golf course in Bloomfield, Connecticut, designed by Palmer Course Design Co. and built in 2004. Green fees run $65.00 on weekdays and $80.00 on weekends. The layout features Bent Grass fairways and Bent Grass greens, 61-70 bunkers, water hazards in play. The course is open mar 1 to dec 1, first tee time at 6:30 AM, soft spikes required. The course handles approximately 28,000 rounds per year, serving the local Bloomfield golf community. Gillette Ridge welcomes visitors and locals alike as one of the area’s accessible daily-fee options in Bloomfield, Connecticut.
Contact Details
1360 Hall Blvd. Rt. 218Bloomfield, Connecticut 06002
860-726-1430
www.gilletteridgegolf.com
Course Information
| Course City | Bloomfield |
|---|---|
| Course County | Hartford |
| Course State | Connecticut |
| Course Classification | Public |
| Course Built | 2004 |
| Course Annual Rounds | 28,000 |
| Course Season | Mar 1 to Dec 1 |
| Course Manager | Chuck Grodovich |
| Course Club Pro | Dan Boguslaw |
| Course Superintendant | Yim Haines |
| Course Designer | Palmer Course Design Co. |
| Course Shop Hours | 7:00 AM / 6:00 PM |
| Course Dress Code | Shirt and shoes required |
| Course Weekend Fees | $80.00 |
| Course Weekday Fees | $65.00 |
| Course Tee Reservation | Accepted |
| Course Online Reservation | Yes, Unknown |
| Course Earliest Tee Time | 6:30 AM |
| Course Holes | 18 |
| Course Green | Bent Grass |
| Course Fairway | Bent Grass |
| Course Water Hazard | Yes |
| Course Bunker | 61-70 |
| Course Metal Spike | Not Allowed |
| Course Greens Aerated | Varies |
| Course Overseeding | No Overseeding |
| Course Five-somes | Not Allowed |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to play at Gillette Ridge?
It costs $80.00 to play at Gillette Ridge on the weekend and $65.00 to play on weekdays.
What is the grass type used on the course?
The grass type used at Gillette Ridge is Bent Grass.
What is the dress code at Gillette Ridge?
The dress code at Gillette Ridge is Shirt and shoes required.
How many rounds of golf are played at Gillette Ridge each year?
There are an estimated 28,000 rounds of golf played at Gillette Ridge each year.
Does Gillette Ridge have water hazards?
Yes, there are water hazards on the Gillette Ridge course.
Does Gillette Ridge have sand bunkers?
Yes, there are 61-70 sand bunkers located on the Gillette Ridge course.
When are the greens aerated at Gillette Ridge?
Aeration is needed to keep the greens healthy and involves placing small holes in the greens to allow air, water, and nutrients to reach the roots. The greens at Gillette Ridge are aerated in Varies.