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Richter Park Golf Course
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Situated at the heart of Fairfield County, Richter Park Golf Course is situated along the West Lake Reservoir. The course has been ranked among not only the top ten golf courses in Connecticut but also as one of the top 25 public courses in the country. The course sprawls across more than 180 acres of gently rolling hills. Water has a prominent presence throughout, with the Reservoir bordering seven holes on the front nine and water hazards coming into play on a total of 14 holes. In addition to the water, there are a variety of elevation changes ranging from subtle to dramatic, which can make it a tough golf course to play your first time. Be prepared for a few blind shots. Richter Park's signature hole, the par-5 12th, is bordered by Boggs Pond. Your third shot will be over water to a bunkered green.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 71 | 6547 yards | 72.3 | 135 |
| White | 71 | 6119 yards | 70.0 | 132 |
| Gold | 71 | 5335 yards | 67.0 | 112 |
| Gold (W) | 71 | 5335 yards | 71.8 | 126 |
| Red | 71 | 4922 yards | 69.5 | 121 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 71.3/130 | 398 | 518 | 183 | 430 | 174 | 413 | 526 | 359 | 344 | 3345 | 185 | 387 | 527 | 161 | 417 | 342 | 580 | 165 | 438 | 3202 | 6547 |
| White M: 69.2/128 | 372 | 495 | 150 | 386 | 170 | 387 | 508 | 337 | 308 | 3113 | 160 | 367 | 479 | 142 | 395 | 319 | 570 | 152 | 422 | 3006 | 6119 |
| Gold M: 65.9/115 W: 70.4/122 | 350 | 447 | 137 | 301 | 100 | 333 | 367 | 300 | 300 | 2635 | 142 | 340 | 442 | 120 | 377 | 263 | 484 | 130 | 402 | 2700 | 5335 |
| Red M: 63.7/113 W: 68.3/119 | 319 | 390 | 132 | 301 | 100 | 333 | 367 | 244 | 246 | 2432 | 120 | 290 | 430 | 120 | 292 | 263 | 462 | 111 | 402 | 2490 | 4922 |
| Handicap | 9 | 11 | 17 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 8 | 12 | 4 | 18 | 2 | |||
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap (W) | 9 | 7 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 18 | 10 | 12 | 2 | 16 | 8 |
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Reviewer Photos
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Take moment to enjoy the GREENs Photo submitted by PaladinGR1 on 07/12/2025
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Photo submitted by sunny1959 on 10/20/2022
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Photo submitted by sunny1959 on 10/20/2022
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Photo submitted by u044688050 on 07/12/2022
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Photo submitted by kenygolf on 10/23/2021
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Photo submitted by u000001261715 on 09/25/2020
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12th hole Photo submitted by PJCdude on 04/17/2020
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14th hole Photo submitted by PJCdude on 04/17/2020
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5th hole Photo submitted by PJCdude on 04/17/2020
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2nd hole Photo submitted by PJCdude on 04/17/2020
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Richter's iconic 12th hole in April Photo submitted by u784867660 on 04/10/2019
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Photo submitted by okulaman on 08/02/2017
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1st Tee Photo submitted by brooksgolfer on 10/20/2016
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Richter Park during fall foliage Photo submitted by dplevin11 on 10/05/2013
Water Water Everywhere...and none to drink
Always a great track...water on 14 beautiful holes...but none to drink. Time to bring back the drinking water coolers, especially on hot days (which frankly, was a safety issue on the day I played.) I blew through the water I brought in about 5 holes. And no beverage cart all day...although I'm of the opinion that our country is developed enough that we shouldn't have to pay for drinking water. Otherwise, thanks for alway providing a great golf experience.
Best price performance ratio for this spectacular course
Course locates in Danbury that's only 30 minutes drive for me. This is by far the best course for the price range for all the courses around the Danbury/Westchester area I think.
Tremendous Value
This gem is a delight to play. Condition was about as good as you can expect given how little it’s rained lately. Staff is super friendly. All in all the best value in CT.
Good Track. Recommend.
If you have a chance to play this course this season definitely do it. Don't play on Sunday though, 6 hour round easy. They've done well with the conditions this season at keeping this place on the greener side. Will play again.
Slow on Friday
Really nice course. About three groups ahead were really slow, took 7-8 holes for ranger to address it.
Course layout is good but tricky. Have to play here a bunch to know how to play the course well.
Course was in great condition, especially in current drought. You can tell they are interested in maintaining the course… even saw a group filling in divots in the rough with sand mix!
Richter Park is a fun course to play!
The course is challenging but fair. The fairways were in good condition, and the rough was cut to a manageable length. The greens were in good condition, but I found them to be a little slow. Maybe due to much needed watering , as we are in a drought. Thanks to the staff, the grass is not burned out like some other courses I have played recently. I did fix numerous ball marks on every green. (Stop being so lazy people , it’s your responsibility!!
The course is about an hour drive for me, but I will definitely continue to make the trip to Richter park!
Sahara in Danbury
It’s summer. It’s hot. It’s the golfer’s responsibility to bring water…
However, it was nearly a 100 heat index yesterday and the beverage cart came by one time. The food/bev shack was closed when we made the turn at 5:07, and there was zero water available on the course.
If you’re not going to allow coolers, please provide the basic essentials necessary to stay hydrated or at the very least, alert potential customers that they are on their own for water.
Worth the drive
We drive up from Long Island to Richter whenever we can. People are so nice and course is in great shape.
Great layout
First time playing the course in 15 years. What a nice layout! Played with two golfers who play the course regularly. This helped big time, because there are a ton of blind shots, funky, sloping fairways and large greens. Played okay, but feel like not really remembering the course cost me more than a few shots. Will book again in the fall when the foliage begins to change. So picturesque and they do a great job involving the bodies of water in the layout. Wonderful and inviting staff!
Worth the drive
The staff is super nice, range is in great shape and the course is fantastic. Worth the 75 minutes from Long Island.
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