Laurel View Country Club in Hamden, Connecticut, USA | GolfPass
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3.9
580 Reviews 580 Reviews
5 Stars
102
4 Stars
217
3 Stars
143
2 Stars
67
1 Stars
51
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.9
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.6
77.7%
Recommend this course
415 out of 580 reviews
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3.8
12 Reviews 12 Reviews
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.9
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.3
66.7%
Recommend this course
8 out of 12 reviews
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3.9
57 Reviews 57 Reviews
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.9
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.2
75.4%
Recommend this course
43 out of 57 reviews
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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6924 yards
Slope 127
Rating 73.6
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The VUE formerly Laurel View Country Club
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Course Details

Year Built 1969
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Architect Geoffrey Cornish (1969) Bill Robinson (1969)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper attire is required.

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
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Reviews

3.9
580 Reviews (580)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 9
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 22
Water Hazards 16
Narrow Fairways 15
This course/club is great for:
Locals 27
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 12
Advanced Golfers 10
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 21
Convenient to the City 16
Worth the Drive 9

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Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Below average course in below average condition at too high a price $75

Course design is not very good. Some of the bad holes might be due to terrain. That's not a good excuse. Overall, the layout just isn't good. The condition is fair (bad). Divots everywhere, including greens. Very little sand in traps. Greens inconsistent speeds. I was only paying about $32 or $37 for this course a few years ago. New management seems to be working towards making things better, but don't raise the price of a bad course. NOTE: I had been told that the course was in very good condition. As I said, it wasn't.

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Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Poor management

Course played very slow. Tony refused to manage slow players and was argumentative when reasonable concerns were brought to his attention.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Getting better and better.

Have played this course a few times each year for the last 30 years. A course w good bones and a long and interesting layout. After years of falling into disrepair, the course is in the best shape I can recall. Management has cleaned up the front nine including removal of what might be thousands of trees. The views are spectacular. It looks as if management is now beginning the same work on the back 9 which still needs it. The greens are in wonderful shape for a public course. The bunkers could use a bit of work. Definitely a fun course and a good test—esp from the tips!

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Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Overpriced While Still Remodeling

This course will end up being really nice once it’s finished, but they still have a long way to go. Unfortunately they’re still charging full price for a partially redesigned course at the end of the season. The sand traps are garbage and they didn’t even have the rakes out. The staff is awesome, but I’ll play somewhere else until it’s done.

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Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

My favorite track is getting better

Can't believe the improvement at this course. Tee boxes, Fairways and greens are all in excellent shape. Course was literally unplayable only a few short years ago.
Cart paths and Bunkers need work but I'm sure that will be done soon.
Will definitely be back

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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 78
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Took almost 5 1/2 hours to play. It’s a tough course but the greens were not in great shape and no rakes for the bunkers.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

BEAUTIFUL COURSE

Coming from Florida I was immediately impressed with The Views. Great elevation changes and nice greens. Excellent value for the money. The owner has done a great job with the bar area after your round to enjoy a drink and bite to eat. Definitely a place I will be playing every summer!

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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Interesting lay out in the midst of Major upgrades

course was moderately challenging with some long par 4's and 3's. Tee boxes in excellent shape. Greens ran straight pin placements seemed to always be in a slope.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

The vue

Greens , tee, boxes, and , and fairways were all well manicured... the bartenders were fantastic and pleasant. The food was amazing... just a lil construction going on but had a great time at a great price

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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