{"id":546678,"date":"2026-03-26T15:56:27","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T15:56:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/546678\/"},"modified":"2026-03-26T15:56:27","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T15:56:27","slug":"west-hartford-golf-courses-reopening-for-the-2026-season-we-ha","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/546678\/","title":{"rendered":"West Hartford Golf Courses Reopening for the 2026 Season &#8211; We-Ha"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>West Hartford\u2019s two public golf courses have announced opening dates for the 2026 season.<\/p>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-160557\" class=\"lazyload size-large wp-image-160557\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_8005-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\"  data- data-orig-\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-160557\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Final clean-up is underway and Rockledge Golf Course is scheduled to open for the season on March 25, 2026. Photo credit: Ronni Newton<\/p>\n<p>By Ronni Newton<\/p>\n<p data-autoattached=\"true\">The snow has melted, the calendar says it\u2019s spring, and the West Hartford Director of Leisure Services &amp; Social Services Helen Rubino-Turco has announced that the town\u2019s golf courses will open for the season.<\/p>\n<p data-autoattached=\"true\">Rockledge Golf Course will open on Wednesday, March 25, and the 9-hold Buena Vista course will open the next day, Thursday, March 26. Rubino-Turco said the openings are \u201cweather permitting,\u201d but although the courses will still be a big soggy, the temperatures are expected to be in the 50s on Wednesday and mid-60s on Thursday, and rain is unlikely.<\/p>\n<p data-autoattached=\"true\">The walking trails at Rockledge were closed as of Monday, to allow staff to complete intensive preparation of the course for the spring season.<\/p>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-160550\" class=\"lazyload size-large wp-image-160550\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_8012-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\"  data- data-orig-\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-160550\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The winter trails closed on Monday, March 23, and Rockledge Golf Course is scheduled to open for the season on March 25, 2026. Photo credit: Ronni Newton<\/p>\n<p data-autoattached=\"true\">The bridge at the 8th hole on the Rockledge course was closed to the public after the fall season, and will be replaced this spring, according to Rubino-Turco. The work is expected to be completed sometime in May, but although the bridge cannot be used, the opening of the course to golfers is not impacted.<\/p>\n<p data-autoattached=\"true\">The Rockledge driving range has been under construction throughout the winter, but is \u201cnot quite ready,\u201d Rubino-Turco said. \u201cThe two snow storms and intense low temperatures set us back a bit. The metal roof will be re-sealed in early April, followed by the completion of the north end of the building, where the restrooms and ball dispensing machine will be. Earthwork is in the process of completion,\u201d she said in an email. \u201cThe final steps are for the utilities to be turned on and for the TrackMan system to be installed.\u201d<\/p>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-160555\" class=\"lazyload size-large wp-image-160555\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_8007-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\"  data- data-orig-\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-160555\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Progress on the Rockledge Golf Club driving range. March 24, 2026. Photo credit: Ronni Newton<\/p>\n<p>Tee times can be reserved <a href=\"https:\/\/r20.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001hNIaHGByIUNRCQGoWZRMcDshBwBt90LSsUsVe7AlN3U6QdpJxmUu26XyWwnXPRieJ0C8bF7lEXnoeEUn0V3kNeQ-RJTB6WLwmSZtxaIhU2tjPsTl5OmhEu77hwZPuZ5sdWubrPXLmWy50TFMXLdFKBU65TGOTqwLCkh6kcVUUvx5iipaud9s_0a_As-BX6wQ4u2LGy5ecmxQgmIxQGG0B5lILMKLuNLzAY5NU_HCeh-OHft3ArVqc85eCdB8yLe7-Iyi3hg2cyM=&amp;c=7OgT9rerKNxLrsabquq-dTOKvDWu1Llvt9r4UP6-JHye9H5QS9gM-g==&amp;ch=QyZlmpZ_qrGRgIPFGPChs9hAUBeFxQ91jLX5hf8rp4sWKzrT0D9lNg==\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">online here<\/a> and are on a first-come, first-serve basis. Because the weather can be unpredictable, hours may be adjusted but are currently planned to be 8 a.m. until dusk. The practice greens and Golf Shop will also reopen for regular seasonal hours. Season passes and discount passes are available for sale.<\/p>\n<p>More information about <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rockledgegolf.com\/?fbclid=IwAR3PcZwi4sS70liNE2ZnucF_m24_kYv2C0E6FtLRU9tOXcscDK65FoSVGUA\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Rockledge Golf Club and Buena Vista Golf Course can be found on the website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">Any questions can be directed to the Golf Shop, at 860-561-8280.<\/p>\n<p data-autoattached=\"true\">The opening of the golf course means that for safety reasons the trails on the Rockledge Golf Course that the public uses for walking and running during the off-season \u2013 as well as cross country skiing and snowshoeing when there is snow \u2013 are closed for the season.<\/p>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-160556\" class=\"lazyload size-large wp-image-160556\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_8006-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\"  data- data-orig-\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-160556\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rockledge Golf Course is scheduled to open for the season on March 25, 2026. Photo credit: Ronni Newton<\/p>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-160548\" class=\"lazyload size-large wp-image-160548\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_8014-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\"  data- data-orig-\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-160548\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rockledge Golf Course is scheduled to open for the season on March 25, 2026. Photo credit: Ronni Newton<\/p>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-160547\" class=\"lazyload size-large wp-image-160547\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_8015-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\"  data- data-orig-\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-160547\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rockledge Golf Course is scheduled to open for the season on March 25, 2026. Photo credit: Ronni Newton<\/p>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-160546\" class=\"lazyload size-large wp-image-160546\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_8016-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\"  data- data-orig-\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-160546\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rockledge Golf Course is scheduled to open for the season on March 25, 2026. Photo credit: Ronni Newton<\/p>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-160545\" class=\"lazyload size-large wp-image-160545\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_8017-2-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\"  data- data-orig-\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-160545\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rockledge Golf Course is scheduled to open for the season on March 25, 2026. Photo credit: Ronni Newton<\/p>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-160549\" class=\"lazyload size-large wp-image-160549\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_8013-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\"  data- data-orig-\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-160549\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rockledge Golf Course. Photo credit: Ronni Newton<\/p>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-160554\" class=\"lazyload size-large wp-image-160554\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_8008-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\"  data- data-orig-\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-160554\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Progress on the Rockledge Golf Club driving range. March 24, 2026. Photo credit: Ronni Newton<\/p>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-160553\" class=\"lazyload size-large wp-image-160553\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_8009-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\"  data- data-orig-\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-160553\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Progress on the Rockledge Golf Club driving range. March 24, 2026. Photo credit: Ronni Newton<\/p>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-160552\" class=\"lazyload size-large wp-image-160552\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_8010-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\"  data- data-orig-\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-160552\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Progress on the Rockledge Golf Club driving range. March 24, 2026. Photo credit: Ronni Newton<\/p>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-160551\" class=\"lazyload size-large wp-image-160551\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_8011-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\"  data- data-orig-\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-160551\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Progress on the Rockledge Golf Club driving range. March 24, 2026. Photo credit: Ronni Newton<\/p>\n<p>Like what you see here? <a href=\"https:\/\/we-ha.us8.list-manage.com\/subscribe?u=d7224188c7212f8d727ff0656&amp;id=b71fd3b553\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Click here to subscribe to We-Ha\u2019s newsletter<\/a> so you\u2019ll always be in the know about what\u2019s happening in West Hartford! 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