Vermont’s 67 golf courses offer a compact but beautiful golf landscape shaped by the Green Mountains, Lake Champlain, and the kind of pastoral New England scenery that draws visitors from across the Northeast. Golf here is inseparable from the state’s character — unhurried, surrounded by hardwood forests, and often capped by the most spectacular fall foliage display of any golf state in America.
The season is short (late May through mid-October), which concentrates Vermont’s golf into a precious few months of warm weather. What you get in return is countryside in its absolute prime: emerald fairways through maple and birch forests in summer, and a blaze of red, orange, and gold in September and October that makes any round of golf feel like a postcard. Woodstock Country Club — Robert Trent Jones Sr.’s mountain design — stands as the state’s benchmark, regularly ranking among the best-conditioned courses in the US.
Vermont Golf by Region
Southern Vermont / Woodstock and Okemo
Southern Vermont’s charming towns anchor two of the state’s finest golf experiences. Woodstock Country Club — rated Vermont’s #1 course by Golf Advisor and among the top 10 in golf conditions nationally — plays through hills and meadows on a Robert Trent Jones Sr. design in one of New England’s most picture-perfect villages. Okemo Valley Golf Club near Ludlow is Vermont’s only championship heathland course and the first of its kind in all of New England — a distinctive layout of fescue and heather that feels more Scottish moorland than Vermont mountain. Green fees at both run approximately $65–$100.
Central Vermont / Rutland and Middlebury
Central Vermont’s golf is anchored by Rutland Country Club, a private club beloved for its fall foliage setting, and several accessible semi-private and public layouts. The Middlebury area has good public golf serving the college community. This region is the heart of maple syrup country, and the courses in September and October are among the most visually stunning in the Northeast.
Northern Vermont / Stowe and Burlington
The north concentrates the state’s ski resort golf market. Stowe Country Club (semi-private) serves a year-round resort community just steps from the skiing that made Stowe famous. Lake Morey Resort Golf Course in Fairlee — a historic par 70 layout with Green Mountain views and lakeside setting — is one of northern Vermont’s most accessible public rounds. Burlington has several public courses serving the state’s largest city market.
Top Courses in Vermont
- Woodstock Country Club (Woodstock) — Golf Advisor’s #1 Vermont course; Robert Trent Jones Sr. design through the hillsides of one of New England’s most scenic villages. Semi-private; green fees ~$65–$100.
- Okemo Valley Golf Club (Ludlow) — New England’s first championship heathland course; distinctive fescue-and-heather layout at a four-season ski resort. Public; green fees ~$55–$85.
- Lake Morey Resort Golf Course (Fairlee) — Historic par 70 with Green Mountain views and Morey Lake setting. Public resort access; walkable, charming; green fees ~$45–$70.
- Stowe Country Club (Stowe) — Semi-private course in Vermont’s most famous ski resort town; mountain valley setting with excellent fall conditions. Green fees (public days) ~$55–$85.
- Mount Snow Golf Club (West Dover) — Four-season ski resort course with Vermont’s finest fall foliage views during October rounds. Public; green fees ~$45–$75.
- Rutland Country Club (Rutland) — Private club celebrated for its fall foliage setting and classic New England parkland character. One of Vermont’s top private clubs.
- Gleneagles Golf Course (Manchester) — Tom McBroom design near the Equinox Resort in Manchester; scenic southern Vermont mountain setting. Public; green fees ~$50–$80.
When to Play Golf in Vermont
Vermont’s golf season runs late May through mid-October, with the prime window from June through September. Summers are warm (72–80°F) and rarely humid — ideal golf weather. July and August see courses at their greenest and most popular; book tee times in advance at resort courses. September and early October are arguably Vermont’s finest golf weeks: comfortable temperatures, exceptional course conditions, and the first hints of brilliant fall foliage building toward peak. Peak foliage (early–mid October) draws visitors for non-golf reasons too, so weekends are busy but the golf is spectacular. By late October, frost and shortened daylight end the season. There is no year-round golf in Vermont.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many golf courses are in Vermont?
Vermont has 67 golf courses in our database — modest in number but high in quality and scenery. The state’s golf is concentrated in ski resort communities (Stowe, Okemo, Mount Snow) and historic New England villages (Woodstock, Manchester, Middlebury).
What is the best golf course in Vermont?
Woodstock Country Club is Golf Advisor’s #1 Vermont course and among the best-conditioned layouts in the country by most visitor ratings. Okemo Valley Golf Club is the top-ranked public heathland course in New England. For purely public access, Lake Morey Resort and Mount Snow offer the most accessible quality rounds.
When is the best time to golf in Vermont?
June through September. September is arguably Vermont’s finest golf month — the heat of summer is gone, conditions are excellent, and the early foliage begins. For pure fall color, the first two weeks of October are spectacular but increasingly cold. Avoid planning before late May; courses often don’t open until Memorial Day weekend.
How much does golf cost in Vermont?
Vermont is good value for New England. Budget public courses run $30–$45; quality resort and semi-private courses charge $50–$85; and Woodstock Country Club runs $65–$100. Twilight rates at ski resort courses can reduce fees 25–30%.
Is Vermont good for fall golf?
It’s one of the best fall golf destinations in the country. The combination of mountain terrain, hardwood forest, and Vermont’s near-mythical foliage display creates a round of golf unlike anything available anywhere else. Early October (before temperatures drop below 50°F for morning rounds) is the sweet spot for foliage-season play.
All Golf Courses in Vermont
Browse all 67 Vermont golf courses in our database below, including green fees, location, and course details.