Connecticut

Connecticut’s 183 golf courses punch well above their weight for a small state — driven by an affluent population, proximity to New York City money and ambition, and a competitive public golf market that includes some of New England’s most acclaimed daily-fee layouts. From Fairfield County’s densely private Gold Coast to the Eastern Connecticut casino corridors to Hartford’s historic park courses, the Nutmeg State offers a diverse golf scene in a compact geography.

The state’s most celebrated public course is Lake of Isles’ North Course near Foxwoods Resort Casino — consistently cited as one of New England’s best accessible rounds at remarkably low rates. Richter Park in Danbury is a city-owned layout regarded as one of the tri-state area’s top municipal tracks. Wintonbury Hills near Hartford is New England’s first Pete Dye championship design. For a state of Connecticut’s size, the public course quality is exceptional.

Connecticut Golf by Region

Fairfield County / Greenwich Area

Southwestern Connecticut’s wealthy suburbs are dominated by private clubs — Stanwich Club, Greenwich Country Club, Round Hill Club — that serve the affluent commuter corridor to New York. Public access in this area is limited and premium-priced. Richter Park Golf Course in Danbury is the standout exception: a city-owned Edward Ryder design from 1971 with water in play on 14 of 18 holes, consistently ranked among the top public courses in the tri-state region, at remarkable value for southwestern Connecticut.

Hartford Metro

Greater Hartford has the state’s strongest cluster of public golf. Wintonbury Hills Golf Course (Bloomfield) — New England’s first Pete Dye championship design — plays as a demanding par 70 with all the Dye hallmarks: railroad ties, severe bunkering, and strategic water. Gillette Ridge Golf Club (Bloomfield) is another consistently top-rated layout just minutes from downtown Hartford. Keney Park Golf Course in Hartford proper is a 1927 Devereux Emmet design (who also designed Congressional) that offers genuine history at $42 or less for non-resident weekday play.

Eastern Connecticut / Foxwoods Area

Eastern Connecticut’s Tribal resort complex — Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun — anchors the region’s golf destination appeal. Lake of Isles Golf Club’s North Course (North Stonington) is the standout: consistently rated one of New England’s best accessible public courses at under $50 for non-residents. The course shares land with Foxwoods Resort Casino, making it an ideal base for a northeastern golf-and-entertainment trip. The shoreline and Mystic area add to the region’s appeal for visiting golfers.

Top Courses in Connecticut

  • Lake of Isles — North Course (North Stonington) — Consistently cited as one of New England’s top public courses; adjacent to Foxwoods Resort Casino. Excellent value at under $50. Public; green fees ~$35–$50.
  • Richter Park Golf Course (Danbury) — City-owned; one of the tri-state area’s top public tracks; Edward Ryder design with water on 14 holes. Green fees ~$25–$45.
  • Wintonbury Hills Golf Course (Bloomfield) — New England’s first Pete Dye championship course; demanding par 70. Green fees ~$45–$75.
  • Gillette Ridge Golf Club (Bloomfield) — Consistently rated among Connecticut’s best public courses; quality conditions near Hartford. Green fees ~$40–$70.
  • Keney Park Golf Course (Hartford) — 1927 Devereux Emmet design in Hartford’s historic park; historically significant and very affordable. Green fees ~$25–$42.
  • TPC River Highlands (Cromwell) — PGA Tour host (Travelers Championship); public access outside tournament week. One of New England’s few Tour-caliber public venues. Green fees ~$75–$120.
  • The Golf Club at Oxford Greens (Oxford) — Semi-private course in western Connecticut consistently praised for conditions and design. Green fees ~$40–$65.

When to Play Golf in Connecticut

Connecticut’s golf season runs April through November, with the coastal and southern areas staying playable into late November in mild years. Peak conditions span May through September. Summers are warm (78–85°F) with manageable humidity — better than New York City or Philadelphia. Fall is excellent: September and October bring comfortable temperatures, lower crowds than summer, and fall foliage through the state’s forested interior. Eastern Connecticut’s Lake of Isles and surrounding courses see heavy summer weekend demand from the Foxwoods resort crowd; weekday rounds or shoulder-season visits offer easier booking.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many golf courses are in Connecticut?

Connecticut has 183 golf courses in our database — a strong count for one of the country’s smallest states by area. The density of golf reflects both the state’s wealthy demographics and its position between New York and Boston markets that demand quality public golf access.

What is the best golf course in Connecticut?

Lake of Isles North Course (North Stonington) is the state’s top-rated public course by most visitor rankings. Wintonbury Hills (Bloomfield) is the top Pete Dye design available to everyday golfers. Among private clubs, Stanwich Club in Greenwich is consistently the state’s highest national ranking.

When is the best time to golf in Connecticut?

May through October. September is excellent — comfortable temperatures, excellent conditions, and easier tee time availability than peak summer. The eastern Connecticut casino resort area is busiest July through August; weekday rounds offer the best access.

How much does golf cost in Connecticut?

Budget courses run $25–$45; quality public tracks charge $40–$75; and TPC River Highlands runs $75–$120. Connecticut is more expensive than inland New England states but comparable to suburban New York markets. Keney Park Hartford and Richter Park Danbury offer the state’s best value.

All Golf Courses in Connecticut

Browse all 183 Connecticut golf courses in our database below, including green fees, location, and course details.

CourseCityFees
Jones Course at Lyman Orchards Golf ClubMiddlefield$35.00 / $47.00
Richter Park Golf CourseDanbury$59.00 / $62.00
Mill River Country ClubStratford$50.00
Blue Course at Golf Club of AvonAvonnan / nan
Blue Fox Run Golf ClubAvon$30.00 / $37.00
Farmington Woods Golf CourseAvon$40.00
Red Course at Golf Club of AvonAvonnan / nan
White Course at Golf Club of AvonAvonnan / nan
Pistol Creek Golf ClubBerlin$54.00 / $64.00
Woodhaven Country ClubBethany$28.00 / $34.00
Blue Nines 2 & 3 Course at Tumble Brook Country ClubBloomfield$35.00 / $50.00
Gillette RidgeBloomfield$65.00 / $80.00
Green Nines 3 & 1 Course at Tumble Brook Country ClubBloomfield$35.00 / $50.00
Red Nines 1 & 2 Course at Tumble Brook Country ClubBloomfield$35.00 / $50.00
Wintonbury Hills Golf CourseBloomfield$50.00 / $60.00
Pine Orchard Yacht & Country ClubBranford$35.00 / $45.00
Chippanee Golf ClubBristol$60.00 / $65.00
Sunset Hill Golf ClubBrookfield$18.00 / $24.00
Clinton Country ClubClinton$73.00
Chanticlair Golf ClubColchester$20.00 / $21.00
Skungamaug River Golf CourseCoventry$25.00 / $28.00
Twin Hills Country ClubCoventry$27.00 / $29.00
TPC at River HighlandsCromwell$146.98
Ridgewood Country ClubDanbury$50.00 / $70.00
Brooklyn Country ClubDanielson$17.00 / $19.00
Country Club of DarienDarien$50.00 / $65.00
Wee Burn Country ClubDariennan / nan
Woodway Country ClubDarien$55.00 / $65.00
Fox Run at Copper HillEast Granby$20.00
Fox Hopyard Golf ClubEast Haddam$85.00 / $95.00
East Hartford Golf ClubEast Hartford$23.00 / $25.00
Cedar Ridge Golf CourseEast Lyme$17.50 / $23.00
Shorehaven Golf ClubEast Norwalk$50.00 / $70.00
Connecticut Golf ClubEaston$70.00 / $100.00
Ellington Ridge Country ClubEllington$85.00
Rolling Meadows Country ClubEllington$24.00 / $26.00
Grassmere Country ClubEnfield$22.00 / $25.00
Black Course at D. Fairchild Wheeler Golf CourseFairfield$25.00 / $34.00
Brooklawn Country ClubFairfield$50.00 / $60.00
Country Club of FairfieldFairfield$50.00 / $65.00
H. Smith Richardson Golf CourseFairfield$30.00 / $40.00
Patterson ClubFairfield$50.00 / $60.00
Red Course at D. Fairchild Wheeler Golf CourseFairfield$25.00 / $34.00
Country Club of FarmingtonFarmington$40.00
Green Course at Tunxis Plantation Country ClubFarmington$32.00 / $39.00
Red Course at Tunxis Plantation Country ClubFarmington$27.00 / $32.00
Westwoods Golf ClubFarmington$18.50 / $22.00
White Course at Tunxis Plantation Country ClubFarmington$32.00 / $39.00
Minnechaug Golf CourseGlastonbury$24.00 / $26.00
Torrington Country ClubGoshen$30.00 / $35.00
Burning Tree Country ClubGreenwich$45.00 / $55.00
Fairview Country ClubGreenwich$35.00 / $60.00
Greenwich Country ClubGreenwich$45.00 / $60.00
Griffith E. Harris Golf CourseGreenwich$40.00
Milbrook ClubGreenwich$40.00 / $50.00
Round Hill ClubGreenwich$50.00 / $65.00
Stanwich ClubGreenwich$40.00 / $50.00
Tamarack Country ClubGreenwich$75.00 / $100.00
River Ridge Golf CourseGriswold$33.00 / $38.00
Birch Plain Golf Course & Driving RangeGroton$15.00 / $17.00
Goose Run Golf Course at Naval Submarine BaseGroton$12.00 / $16.00
Shennecossett Golf ClubGroton$32.00 / $37.00
Guilford Lakes Golf CourseGuilford$22.00
Laurel View Country ClubHamden$23.00 / $28.00
Meadowbrook Country ClubHamden$13.00 / $15.00
New Haven Country ClubHamden$60.00 / $75.00
Sleeping Giant Golf CourseHamden$20.00 / $25.00
Goodwin Course at Goodwin Golf CourseHartford$21.00 / $24.00
Keney Park Golf ClubHartford$21.00 / $24.00
The North Course at Goodwin Golf CourseHartford$8.50 / $9.00
Fairview Farm Golf CourseHarwinton$32.00 / $38.00
Andersons Glen Course at Blackledge Country ClubHebron$33.00 / $37.00
Gilead Highlands Course at Blackledge Country ClubHebron$33.00 / $37.00
Tallwood Country ClubHebron$28.00 / $30.00
Harry R. Brownson Country ClubHuntington$35.00
Shuttle Meadow Country ClubKensington$45.00
Timberlin Golf ClubKensington$25.00 / $31.00
Hotchkiss School Golf CourseLakeville$20.00 / $25.00
Litchfield Country ClubLitchfield$20.00
Stonybrook Golf CourseLitchfield$28.00 / $34.00
Madison Country ClubMadison$45.00 / $55.00
Manchester Country ClubManchester$34.00
Hunter Golf ClubMeriden$28.00 / $30.00
Highfield ClubMiddlebury$31.00
Indian Springs Golf ClubMiddlefield$27.00 / $30.00
Player Course at Lyman Orchards Golf ClubMiddlefield$31.00 / $45.00
Miner Hills Family Golf, LLCMiddletown$20.00 / $24.00
Great River Golf ClubMilford$100.00 / $125.00
OrchardsMilford$21.15 / $23.40
Whitney Farms Golf ClubMonroe$45.00 / $55.00
Banner Lodge Country ClubMoodus$25.00 / $27.00
Hop Brook Golf CourseNaugatuck$23.00 / $26.00
Blue Red Course at Stanley Municipal Golf CourseNew Britain$21.50 / $25.50
White Course at Stanley Municipal Golf CourseNew Britain$21.50 / $25.50
Country Club of New CanaanNew Canaan$45.00 / $65.00
Alling Memorial Golf CourseNew Haven$23.00 / $25.00
Course at YaleNew Haven$90.00
Candlewood Valley Country ClubNew Milford$30.00 / $37.00
Lake Waramaug Country ClubNew Preston Marble Dale$35.00 / $40.00
Indian Hill Country ClubNewington$33.00
Newtown Country ClubNewtown$20.00 / $30.00
Rock Ridge Country ClubNewtown$50.00
Twin Lakes Golf CourseNorth Branford$12.00 / $15.00
Oak Hills Park Golf CourseNorwalk$43.00 / $48.00
Sier Crest Course at Silvermine Golf ClubNorwalk$35.00 / $40.00
Sier Hill Course at Silvermine Golf ClubNorwalk$35.00 / $40.00
Norwich Golf ClubNorwich$26.00 / $31.00
Innis Arden Golf ClubOld Greenwich$45.00 / $60.00
Black Hall ClubOld Lyme$120.00
Old Lyme Country ClubOld Lyme$25.00 / $35.00
Eighteen Course at Race Brook Country ClubOrange$60.00
Grassy Hill Country ClubOrange$42.00 / $48.00
Nine Hole Course at Race Brook Country ClubOrange$60.00
Orange Hills Country ClubOrange$34.00 / $44.00
North South Course at Elmridge Golf ClubPawcatuck$30.00 / $32.00
South West Course at Elmridge Golf ClubPawcatuck$30.00 / $32.00
West North Course at Elmridge Golf ClubPawcatuck$30.00 / $32.00
Pequabuck Golf Club of BristolPequabuck$34.00
Vineyard Valley Golf CoursePomfret$30.00 / $33.00
Portland Golf ClubPortland$30.00 / $35.00
Quarry Ridge Golf ClubPortland$44.00 / $49.00
Highland Greens Golf CourseProspect$19.00 / $25.00
Putnam Country ClubPutnam$24.00 / $29.00
Ridgefield Golf CourseRidgefield$40.00 / $45.00
Silver Spring Country ClubRidgefield$35.00 / $55.00
Rolling Greens Golf CourseRocky Hill$15.00 / $25.00
Sharon Country ClubSharon$15.00 / $25.00
Highland Golf ClubShelton$25.00
Hop Meadow Country ClubSimsbury$40.00 / $45.00
Simsbury Farms Golf ClubSimsbury$26.00 / $30.00
Tower Ridge Country ClubSimsbury$32.00 / $40.00
Cedar Knob Golf CourseSomers$24.00 / $26.00
Glastonbury Hills Country ClubSouth Glastonbury$28.00 / $35.00
Topstone Golf CourseSouth Windsor$29.00 / $32.00
Eighteen Hole Course at Heritage Village CourseSouthbury$35.00 / $45.00
Gainfield Farms Golf CourseSouthbury$21.00 / $23.00
Pomperaug Course at Heritage Village CourseSouthbury$25.00 / $30.00
Hawks Landing Country ClubSouthington$18.00 / $22.00
Pine Valley Golf ClubSouthington$27.00 / $32.00
Southington Country ClubSouthington$26.00 / $30.00
E. Gaynor Brennan Golf CourseStamford$36.00 / $40.00
Rockrimmon Country ClubStamford$55.00
Sterling Farms Golf CourseStamford$50.00
Pequot Golf ClubStonington$23.00 / $28.00
Stonington Country ClubStonington$35.00 / $50.00
Oronoque Country ClubStratford$57.00 / $67.00
Suffield Country ClubSuffield$35.00 / $45.00
Quinnatisset Country ClubThompson$30.00 / $35.00
Raceway Golf ClubThompson$22.00 / $38.00
Eastwood Country ClubTorrington$27.00 / $29.00
Tashua Knolls Golf ClubTrumbull$26.00 / $30.00
Connecticut Golf LandVernon$7.00
Farms Country ClubWallingford$45.00
Tradition Golf Club at WallingfordWallingford$40.00 / $49.00
Wallingford Country ClubWallingford$55.00
Washington Golf ClubWashington$25.00 / $40.00
Country Club of WaterburyWaterbury$60.00 / $70.00
East Mountain Golf CourseWaterbury$16.00 / $22.00
Western Hills Golf CourseWaterbury$21.00 / $22.00
New London Country ClubWaterford$60.00
Crestbrook Park Golf CourseWatertown$25.00 / $27.00
Watertown Golf ClubWatertown$30.00 / $35.00
Blue Green Course at Hartford Golf ClubWest Hartford$60.00 / $70.00
Buena Vista Golf CourseWest Hartford$10.50 / $11.50
Green Red Course at Hartford Golf ClubWest Hartford$60.00 / $70.00
Red Blue Course at Hartford Golf ClubWest Hartford$60.00 / $70.00
Rockledge Country ClubWest Hartford$26.00 / $31.00
Wampanoag Country ClubWest Hartford$55.00 / $60.00
Redding Country ClubWest Redding$50.00
Airways Golf Course & Country ClubWest Suffield$19.75 / $21.50
Aspetuck Valley Country ClubWeston$45.00 / $55.00
Birchwood Country ClubWestport$30.00 / $40.00
Westport Longshore Golf ClubWestport$22.00 / $26.00
Wethersfield Country ClubWethersfield$42.00 / $47.00
Willimantic Country ClubWillimantic$45.00 / $35.00
Rolling Hills Country ClubWilton$50.00
Tradition Golf Club At WindsorWindsor$43.00
Green Woods Country ClubWinsted$26.00
Farmingbury Hills Golf ClubWolcott$21.00
Oak Lane Country ClubWoodbridge$40.00 / $50.00
Woodbridge Country ClubWoodbridge$50.00
Harrisville Golf CourseWoodstock$15.00 / $20.00
Woodstock Golf CourseWoodstock$15.00 / $19.00

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