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Connecticut's public golf scene is small but mighty.
GolfPass releases a Top 15 Public Golf Courses in Connecticut every March thanks to YOU. We create our annual Golfers' Choice lists by curating the reviews submitted by everyday golfers. We use GolfPass' Ratings Index logic that weights newer reviews and combine it with a course's subcategory averages.
Each course needed at least two reviews and at least some public access to qualify. Many local public courses feature tree-lined fairways, natural obstacles and spectacular carries, while being kept in great shape.
We make our Golfers' Choice best-of lists user friendly. Simply click on the photo of each course to learn more about the facility or to book a tee time (in most cases).
Want to get involved with determining the top public golf courses in Connecticut or any other future Golfers' Choice lists? Click here to review the next golf course you play.
Connecticut golf courses reviewed in 2024: 43
Reviews of Connecticut golf courses in 2024: 1,411
Best Public Golf Courses in Connecticut
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Wintonbury Hills Golf Course
Green fee: $30-$55+
What they're saying: "Wintonbury Hills is an excellent course. The staff is very friendly. The course is always in an excellent condition. I love to play there." - J3sadegmail -
Connecticut National
Green fee: $60-$88+
What they're saying: "Excellent challenge. Great condition. Fast greens. Sadly there was a fire in the clubhouse so it was closed and there were no amenities available." - GolfPass Reviewer -
Manchester Country Club
Green fee: $75-$83
What they're saying: "Manchester is a fun course to play. Not too demanding from the standpoint that the fairways are very wide. The course is well maintained. Greens were rolling very nice." - tigerw12 -
Tallwood Country Club
Green fee: $47-$73
What they're saying: "The course was in great condition for the end of the playing season. My wife and I play the whole 18 holes smoothly. The staff was good and the course was better. I would recommend this course!" - Travis6222716 -
Fairview Farm Golf Course
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Green fee: $61-$89
What they're saying: One five-star and one four-star review submitted in 2024. -
Twin Hills Country Club
Green fee: $46-$70
What they're saying: "Great track, excellent staff the greens and fairways were in excellent condition." - obamagolf -
Richter Park Golf Course
Green fee: $49-$99
What they're saying: "Spectacular layout and condition. It is hard for the intermediate golfer, but worth the experience." - JimdeFau -
Oak Hills Park Golf Course
Green fee: $56-$86
What they're saying: "For a public course this is got to be one of the best in the State of CT. Start with the staff - perfect, friendly, and insightful. This course is very well maintained and I have played some of the big name courses. Spot on markers, greens are challenging for first timers, and tee boxes are level and perfect. The course won't beat you (up) but I'm sure your find some challenging shots. Oak Hills is named for a reason. Great experience all the way around. I suggest you DoAwalkTHRU" - PaladinGR1 -
Gillette Ridge
Green fee: $35-$60
What they're saying: "From tee to green, the course was in great condition. Lots of nice green grass, fast greens. It was a very windy day so lots of leaves was the only negative. Really cool layout with lots of club selection. Definitely one of Connecticut’s best public courses. Can’t wait to play it again" - GolfPass Reviewer -
Quarry Ridge Golf Course
Green fee: $45+
What they're saying: "The course is in great condition for this time of the year. Greens were super-fast. The course is hilly and shots at times have to played satirically due to the contour of the fairway." - cred1080 -
Southington Country Club
Green fee: $43-$68
What they're saying: "Had an early tee time after a night of heavy rain. Starter was awesome and let us go out early as they had spots open. Course was in great shape, greens ran true. Back 9 was a bit soggy, but was expected. We finished in 3.5 hours and enjoyed our round!!" - Len4161684 -
Candlewood Valley Country Club
What they're saying: "Great place. Friendly staff. Nice amenities. When in Candlewood, this course is a must play!!!" - bcon1968
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Wheeler Family Traditions Golf Club
Wallingford, ConnecticutSemi-PrivateWhat they're saying: "Excellent condition. Love to play the course even though I needed an A+ putting game. The green were true and undulating, so not easy to read. Loved it." - patdmbs
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Norwich
Green fee: $47-$80
What they're saying: "I really enjoy the course a lot because even the sprinklers have yardages on them. So when my phone gps is acting up on the course. I can rely on the course to have yardages all around my ball which is pretty cool and should be at more golf courses in CT. Awesome job guys!" - Ellis9992046 -
Chris Bargas Golf Club at Whitney Farms
What they're saying: "I always enjoy playing at this golf course. Everyone is friendly and the course is in exceptional condition this year." - RonPar72
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