18-hole course stretches more than 7,000 yards and passes by the historic home of Francis Gillette, a 19th-century politician and reformer

Tree-lined nine-hole course earned the 2012 Walter Lowell Award for Public Service for welcoming golfers of all skill levels

Carts traverse 6,015 yards of picturesque Connecticut countryside, and golfers swat through tree-lined fairways and open pastures

Groups head out for an 18-hole jaunt with carts and lunch included

The colorful, pirate-themed corridors of Glow Cove challenge golfers with 18 glow-in-the-dark holes; ice cream from Canton Creamery

18-hole course stretches to 6,068 yards from back tees and retains difficulty and playability despite recent renovation

Proper swing mechanics and hand-eye coordination constitute the focal points of instructional sessions from a Class A PGA member

Gary Broadwell imparts corrective advice for putting stroke and swing mechanics as beginners make strides toward lower scores

Carts traverse 6,015 yards of picturesque Connecticut countryside and golfers swat through tree-lined fairways and open pastures.

Year Roundz golf simulators invite players to digital models of Pebble Beach or Bay Hill in center with mini golf, casual dining, and bar