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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 | 72 | 6744 yards | 73.6 | 139 |
| White | 72 | 6304 yards | 71.6 | 136 |
| Gold | 72 | 5531 yards | 72.9 | 129 |
| Red | 72 | 5114 yards | 70.7 | 124 |
| 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
No longer a top course in the area
We were the first foursome out, so pace was great till we got to the back nine and watched and played through foursomes of women who were very nice and were part of a group of 9 hole players that were now in front of us for the back nine. About half the greens are in VERY BAD shape, Must be a fungus or some other disease as they were absurd to play on. Tee boxes are good, but it had rained the night before and the drainage in some areas was awful, Always frustrating to loose balls in the middle of a landing area. On the tenth tee, that is now a par three, a ball from the range landed between us as we were by our carts next to the fence. Scary place to be.
Course has gone downhill.
So today was the last time I will play this track what used to be a top 50 public course in the country. I have never seen fairways and greens in worse shape. Each green rolled at a different pace. Half of them were aireted or had massive massive craters. Worst $75 I have spent on a round in a while. Plus the cart provided had zero brakes, I was going down a hill full brakes and it was scary, if was a wet day I would be dead and wouldn't be able to write this review.
Greens were in bad shape. Bumpy and slow. I would have expected better conditions this early in the season. Several holes on the back 9 Were Way too wet for play and bowls landing got plugged in the middle of the fairway.
So this time around it wasn’t worth the price. Otherwise it was ok.
Needs some touch ups before summer
Course and layout as always is great. First time playing this year at Richter the greens were a little less then desirable. A lot of burnt out areas on a few greens. I hope the staff will fix them up and get them to the level anyone who has played here before is used to seeing. .
Such an awesome course
Love this place. It’s so underrated. Still early in season so the course can only get in better shape
Richter is Awesome
Awesome course. Awesome staff. Teed off at 3:40 and got entire 18 in before sun went down. Course wasn’t in immaculate shape like it usually is but it’s so early in the season it’s shape is fine!
Beautiful Course!
Our group of 4 really enjoy the course! We got a great day for golf and the staff and course conditions made it all the better.
Thank you Richter Park!
Class act
The staff is great. The course is beautiful. Early season conditions with some grass issues. Highly recommended.
Very nice course design !
We just stopped there for 9 holes .
Front 9 hole were beautiful courses !
They had many challenging course out , We loved there !
GREAT COURSE IN GREAT CONDITION
I only played the front nine and found the course magnificent. It was my first time out in a full year, and I am about to turn 80, so I found it very difficult.
global warming
STAFF WAS EXTREMELY FRIENDLY
BACK NINE WAS SOGGY DUE TO RECENT DELUGE
Shotgun
Corse was in good shape and my son and I always have a good time when we play here. The people that work there are great and Brittany the cart girl is very friendly and attentive to our in round drinking needs.
Awesome amazing nice course
I been at least 5time every year
Specially all staffs is amazing kindly concern take care
Coffee food very delicious cafe restaurant
Layout is gorgeous with every season
Green speed never slow amazing nice maintenance
Never forget beautiful course
Thank you very much they gave good memories
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