Knolls and
Holes Return
to Connecticut
Page 
(at Odetah Campground)
Bozrah Street Ext
Bozrah, CT 06334-1300
(800)
448-1193
Price: $5
Par: Not
listed…likely about a 43
2005 Ratings 2012
Ratings
Difficulty:
3 Difficulty: 7
Creativity: 6 Creativity: 7
Atmosphere:
9 Atmosphere: 9
This course plays host to a
couple of USPMGA tournaments throughout the year (at the time of this review)
and is in a very pleasant setting. The
course is in great condition, but one of the big drawbacks to the setting is
that there seems to be a constant layer of leaves or other tree parts covering
the carpets throughout the year. Other
than that it is very eye pleasing and is spread over plenty of space, making
good use of the river that flows through it (at least seven holes bring the
water into play in some shape or form).
The course offers a good mix of challenging and more difficult holes,
but more experienced players should have no problems at all getting an easy two
on almost every hole. The best time to
play this course is probably early fall, before the leaves start to change,
because the setting is quite nice. Also,
they have started a Halloween themed night-time golf with the lights off. It is very cool and if they continue to do
it, we highly suggest you check it out (pictures below show some of the
Halloween decorations during the day).
2012 Update
A couple of years ago the owners re-carpeted this course and ended up making it a much more difficult course to play. A lot of the previous putting lines were removed with the new carpet and rough was also added to several areas where previous shots went. Our estimation is that it made this course 3-4 strokes more difficult than under the older carpets and aces aren’t nearly as consistent as with the older carpets. However, the new carpets did spruce the course up a bit and it has looked in excellent condition each time we have played it since the new carpets were added. There are still tournaments on this course and it is an excellent course to display some of the top putters. The best time to play this course because of the setting is still early fall and with it being right off a major highway, it is easy to get to (as well as being close to the casinos in CT). We highly recommend it if you are in the area.
Reviewed by Pat, Mandy and
Putt
Reviewed in 2005 & 2012
Course Pictures
(click to enlarge)
2012 Pictures
Map
Price: $5
Par: Not
listed…likely about a 43
Difficulty: 5
Creativity: 5
Atmosphere: 5
A standard Harris
course as far as difficulty & creativity. Played on a holiday weekend -
staff was harried & hurried customers in order to close the course on time.
Carpets could use replacing & water features were not running or cleaned
out.
Reviewed by Glenda
R
Reviewed in 2018
Visitor Review #1 (2005)
Price: $5
Par: Not
listed…likely about a 43
Difficulty:
9
Creativity: 9
Atmosphere:
8
Knolls and Holes
is a deceptively difficult yet rewarding putting course located off the beaten
track but quite easy to get to off Route 2 in tiny Bozrah. It is the site of the USPMGA 'Odetah Fall Classic' held every October and drawing some of
the top minigolf pros from the region and
further. The course is based almost
entirely on contours with some clever water hazards and rock placements added
for that extra bit of challenge we all enjoy so much. Hole #12 is especially difficult with a brook
alongside a high, steep curvature just begging to swallow your ball should you mis-putt. Yet, if
played correctly, it can be holed in 2 strokes.
I've done so. I found most of
holes at this course need to be studied and to come close to the par 42 listed
for it you will probably need some practice. The USPMGA pros who play the tournment game here generally post high 30's...and they are
the best putters around. That should
tell you something.
The setting for
Knolls and Holes is certainly rustic and pleasant but the many trees that
surround the course do shed their leaves and needles in autumn and that can be
a slight annoyance when you have to clear a path to the cup every so often. However, I find the course a real challenge
and can ignore the few drawbacks that come with a putting course within a
campground setting. The parking area is
ample but unpaved. Bathroom facilities
are close by and perfectly adequate and there is not only a snack bar but a
'general store' catering to the resident campers and open to all with every
possible item you might want or need during
your visit. Definitely worth a visit and once challenged
by Knolls and Holes you may become addicted to beating par there. Good luck!
Reviewed by Jim Sweeters
Reviewed in 2005