Local Rules
Out of bounds holes 6, 8, 9 and 18
Out of bounds defined by white stakes or border fence on holes 6, 8, 9 and 18 is played using stroke and distance.
Environmentally sensitive areas
Green tips on red or yellow stakes define an environmentally sensitive area. A player may not enter or play a ball from these areas.
Hole 7 drop zone
A tee shot landing short left in the marked yellow-staked penalty area may use the Gold markers’ teeing area as a drop zone. After dropping, the player is hitting 3 and the ball may not be teed.
Hole 14 drop zone
A tee shot landing short right in the marked red-staked penalty area may use the Gold markers’ teeing area as a drop zone. After dropping, the player is hitting 3 and the ball may not be teed.
Course Intelligence
Course Character
The course asks for disciplined positioning, accurate carry decisions and careful attention to penalty areas, environmental zones and hole-specific drop zones. Wintonbury Hills is a 6,711-yard, par-70 Pete Dye design in Bloomfield, Connecticut, combining open links-style holes with traditional tree-lined holes. Pete Dye-designed New England golf in a peaceful wooded setting
Major Risks
Hole-specific penalty areas Holes 7 and 14 have published drop-zone procedures with defined stroke outcomes. Environmental areas Green-tipped red or yellow stakes identify areas that players may not enter or play from. Defined out of bounds White stakes or border fence define OB on holes 6, 8, 9 and 18.
Blue Tee Strategy
Calibrate the Blue/Black or selected tee setup before play. Plan around the specific penalty-area drop zones on 7 and 14. Avoid environmentally sensitive areas marked by green-tipped stakes. Use cart-path-only guidance on all par 3s and respect boundary lines. Position first, then commit to the carry
Golfer Reviews / Consensus
Hole-specific penalty areas and environmental zones require close attention. A strategic New England layout where course character and local rules both reward preparation. HIGH Pete Dye design Mix of open and tree-lined holes Peaceful Connecticut setting
Course Conditions
VERIFIED Official rules and course profile verified Confirm current markings. Review the Local Rules before play. Use cart paths as directed, especially on par 3s. 2026-08-30 Review the hole-specific drop zones, environmental restrictions and OB holes before teeing off. The course and affiliated WMGA publish a scorecard and specific Local Rules for Wintonbury Hills.
30-second Pre-round Brief
Wintonbury Hills pre-round brief Both holes have published penalty-area drop zones with the next shot played as 3. Know 7 and 14 Holes 6, 8, 9 and 18 use white stakes or border fence for OB. Protect four holes Green-tipped stakes identify environmentally sensitive areas that may not be entered or played. Respect marked areas Study the hole-specific drop zones, protect the OB holes and obey environmental and cart-path restrictions.
Regulations
Directional signs
Obey all directional signs on the course; ranger staff may enforce rules and pace of play.
Course marking rules
White stakes and lines indicate out of bounds. Red stakes and lines indicate lateral hazards. Yellow stakes and lines indicate water hazards.
Pace and care
A round should not exceed four hours; play ready golf, keep up with the group ahead, leave greens promptly, replace divots, rake bunkers and repair ball marks.
Cart path and registration rules
Golf carts require proper registration in the pro shop and each operator must have a valid driver’s license. Use cart paths near tees and greens; all par 3 holes are cart-path-only.