Mohegan Sun Golf Club, located in Baltic, CT, is a short ride from their casino of the same name. The course includes an 18-hole layout, the Mohegan Sun Golf Academy, the Greenside Grille & Pub, along with a fully-stocked pro shop. You can take your chances at the casino before taking your chance on the fairways, or just book a tee time and enjoy the friendly course.
The course has had some recent renovations that have improved the layout to make it challenging but still playable for golfers of all skill levels. I played there in October so it was in full Fall mode with colorful but also annoying leaves scattered throughout the course. The greens were lightning fast, but the overall quality of the course was great. The sand bunkers have all been upgraded and have the softest grains of sand I have ever hit out of. I think the improvements they have made make it a true destination course in New England. 
The General Manager, Philip Krick, explained that since he began working at the club 10 years ago, he has been making improvements to make the course fun and playable. When I travel to a course I want it to be challenging and fun, not so difficult that I will never go back. Mohegan Sun’s course is just that, it offers an interesting layout that requires skill, but it is forgiving so you can have a good time and not get overly frustrated. That is, as long as you play a consistent game and play within your limits.
The course has a nice layout that includes bunkers, water, hazards, and big greens. It makes you use every club in the bag, and it makes you think about either your tee shot or approach shot direction. I like having this challenge because it makes you use your golf IQ to plan how you will attack the hole. I didn’t lose a ball all round, but still had difficulty picking the correct approach from tee to green which caused some over-par scores.
The layout has a mix of doglegs, tree-lined fairways, water or bunkers in landing areas, and some strategic tee shots. I liked the par-5 5th hole which has a creek running through the middle of the fairway and requires a 250-yard to clear. You then have an approach to a small green guarded by front bunkers. The par-5 6th hole is the #1 handicap for a reason. It takes a 225-yard shot to land in the ideal position for your second shot. However, the approach shot is to an uphill green that has a huge pond on the whole left side of the fairway and small waterfall on the front right side. It is tough to hit two perfect shots in row so I would layup, chip on, and hopefully 2-putt for par.
Waterfall back to fairway
Hole 12 is a short 289-yard par-4 that has a huge pond on the right and triplett bunkers on the left. If you go for the green you have to carry it at least 185 over the pond but there is a small landing area of fairway. You should probably hit it to the left with a 200-yard shot that lands short of the tripletts.
The signature hole is the par-5 18th which has the clubhouse overlooking the green in the background. It has two ponds on each side of the fairway from 200-250 yards that narrow the fairway to provide a small landing area between them. Both ponds have water spraying up from sprinklers in the water, which provide a very cool view from both the tee and fairway. If you land on dry ground then you will have 170-200 yards to the large green. Only problem is the green is surrounded by bunkers, including a huge one in the front that will dissuade some golfers from going for it in 2.
Green to Ponds
The greens were pretty fast when I played, and they were really the equalizer on the course. The fairways were hittable, and you can play from other fairways on errant tee shots, but the greens were sloped and tiered with some fast pace that made 2-putting the norm for me. Most of the greens slope back to front so you are best to leave it short and have an uphill putt because hitting downhill lag putts there is not easy. I had a few roll past the hole then down to the first cut of the green, and all resulted in f’ing 3-putts.
The carts are comfortable and quiet, and have GPS tracking on a screen that is on the pole over the steering wheel. The Pro shop had a full complement of gear, equipment, and souvenirs in case you forgot something for your round. The large putting green had multiple targets and rolled just like the holes on the course. The huge grass driving range is behind the clubhouse and tops out at around 200 yards. There is a short game area for practicing chip shots or bump-and-runs.
Overall, Mohegan Sun Golf Club provides an upscale and unique golf experience. The course is wide open and offers the chance to get away with a few mistakes during your round. The amenities are top notch, and the staff did a great job of helping me out as a first timer playing there. Besides the great golf there are also a few options onsite for incredible food.
Located in the clubhouse is the Greenside Grille & Pub which is a full service restaurant for players and the public. The Greenside has a loaded menu with tasty pub classics and offers a full bar for drinks. You can start your round with a freshly made breakfast sandwich on a biscuit or as a burrito (my personal favorite). For lunch or dinner you can have apps, salads, burgers, sandwiches, or entrees. The cobb and caesar salad can be starters or you can add chicken or steak to make them meals. The burgers and sandwiches have a nice variety so everyone will find something they like. If you are visiting New England, you should definitely try a New England classic like their crispy fish and chips. The fan favorite is hands down the Smashed Clubhouse Classic. This is a mouth watering burger with double angus beef patties topped with cheddar cheese, caramelized onions, pickles, lettuce, and tomato.
If you get hungry on the course then you can stop at the TTT food shack conveniently located in the middle of the course near holes 9, 14, and 17. I stopped here several times during my round for food and a few adult beverages. The menu is similar to the Greenside with pub favorites that can be prepared quickly so you can keep up the pace of your round. It has a pretty robust menu for a snack shack so you should be able to find something to keep you happy and full. They have soup, chili, glizzys, tenders, and fries as apps. They also have burgers, wraps, and sandwiches. I had the BBQ burger and fries and they were delicious and surprisingly light so I wasn’t feeling sluggish on the back 9. They also have every type of drink you could want, including alcohol, soda, water, and sports drinks. TTT has a little ‘parking lot’ for carts so you can hop off and grab what you want. There are some picnic tables to sit at and enjoy the view of the 9th and 17th tee boxes.
The Mohegan Sun Golf Club has great golf, amenities, practice facilities, food and drink. It is a superb course to play and it lets all skill levels have a fun time. If you are still hungry, here are some other options in the area worth checking out.
Stone Row Kitchen + Bar
This is the place to go for creative dishes using locally-sourced ingredients. Stone Row has daily specials, carry out, Sunday brunch, private events, and catering to go along with their delicious menu in the restaurant. You can enjoy the quality of a fancy menu but at an affordable price. They have starters like fresh, warm sourdough bread with roasted garlic butter or fresh shucked oysters. The appetizers include salads, pork belly, scallops, and confit chicken wings. They have sandwiches and burgers like the popular Korean BBQ chicken. The large plates have well-rounded options that include fish, duck, lamb, and roasted cauliflower. Whether you have a sweet tooth or not you should save room for dessert because Stone Row has housemade ice cream and a warm brownie with espresso ice cream on top. This place has big flavors, decent prices, and a very cool vibe.
Irene’s Family Restaurant
They have high quality comfort food with fresh ingredients and a warm atmosphere. The menu has all of the popular comfort food you’ve had or have craved in your life. Seriously, the menu is huge and has everything covered. They have over 10 different types of salads including buffalo chicken, taco, grilled shrimp, and an antipasto. The menu also includes appetizers, wraps, sandwiches, burgers, gyros, grinders, seafood, pizza, calzones, classic pasta dishes, baked pasta dishes, BBQ, and even some ‘lighter’ options. You are guaranteed to find something you like, and guaranteed that it will be made with flavorful ingredients. The crowd favorites are the Fried Calamari for an app, Tommy’s BBQ burger for a handheld, and the Baked Scallops or Chicken Parm for entrees.
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