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3.8
130 Reviews (130)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
4
1 Stars
7
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.9
Layout
3.8
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.3
86.2%
Recommend this course
113 out of 130 reviews
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3.8
9 Reviews (9)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
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Conditions
3.6
Value
4.1
Layout
3.9
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
4.3
88.9%
Recommend this course
8 out of 9 reviews
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3.7
14 Reviews (14)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
8
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
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Conditions
3.5
Value
3.9
Layout
3.7
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.0
StaffFriendliness
4.1
85.7%
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12 out of 14 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 71
Length 6441 yards
Slope 127
Rating 72.1
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Candlewood Valley Country Club
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Course Details

Year Built 1955

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs No
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Accepted
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities

Reviews

3.8
130 Reviews (130)
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Wet N Wild

The course is in a beautiful spot, but water retention is a serious problem. We had some modest rain the day before but there was significant mud, heavy ruts and large puddles along the cart path and in the fairways. Greens were in great shape and reasonably challenging. They had removed almost all leaves from the grounds, which was nice. I look forward to coming back next summer when the ground is firm/dry.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 14
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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First Time Playing

Candlewood Valley

Layout of the course was very nice but extremely wet and soggy mud was everywhere and I’m not sure how much rain this area has had but the cart paths were full of water just extremely extremely wet. Very nice layout and had some interesting holes just wish it wasn’t so wet. The greens were very interesting, and had lots of subtle undulations, and we’re not very easy to put on but I come back probably but not at the price that I paid for the course conditions that we had

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Enjoy playing here regularly

Pros: course layout/maintenance, friendly staff/golfers, scenery, value, overall always a positive experience
Cons: few holes have good amount of water (it just rained a ton, not much you can do about it), very popular and can be busy, common unfixed ball marks/divots, not much to complain about really.
One of my favorite courses to play within a radius of 45min from Danbury for the value, convenience and course itself. I regularly shoot in the 100’s and just have fun out there so don’t listen to the snobby low-handicappers complaining that a $60 course isn’t PGA quality

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Need to improve drainage of the course

Fully understand that we had lots of rain. But, serious drainage issues and the employee told us to drive thru the many puddles on the cart path. Will not play this course until drainage issues are resolved. I would recommend this course but I am not sure anymore.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Walked

Excellent no-frills CT golf!

Very enjoyable round, course was in very good condition - fairways were well-groomed, greens in excellent shape. Good mix of challenging and straightforward holes, accuracy and knowing your club distances is key. According to my playing partner's Apple watch, it was a 7-mile walk including the cart paths - relatively flat compared to other CT courses, good workout for a balmy Monday.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Tough but interesting

Course is hard. expect it. Greens are smallish with lots of features and protections. all the hazards are in play and there are a number of risk reward options on many holes off the tee.

i really excellent use of the space. Greens ran very well. putts run out and don't bounce. love that!

i imagine that it plays easier during the summer since it is pretty short (played on a 25 mph day in nov with temps in the low 40s, but sunny!)

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Candlewood Valley

Always a fun time at Candlewood when the conditions are good, sometimes it can be a very muddy and wet track. Green are in excellent shape but a few were ready for a trim yet played well. It's usually a fairly long round BUT always pleasant . Only real complaint is that several teeboxes are beaten up badly and need leveling and some remediation. All in all, a place i enjoy playing several times a year. Would love to see a local food truck or two there, they could use better food.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 15
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 22
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Bad pace of play after frost delay

I really enjoy Candlewood and have played there on numerous occasions and never have had a problem I like the friendly people who work there and the course is always well maintained. Unfortunately, there was a frost delay yesterday and after being allowed to play, the pace of play was dreadful, over 5 hours. That is atypical, however.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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