Richter Park GC: #14
View from the 14th tee box at Richter Park Golf Course.
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4.5
634 Reviews (634)
5 Stars
323
4 Stars
231
3 Stars
54
2 Stars
18
1 Stars
8
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.4
95.6%
Recommend this course
583 out of 634 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.3
9 Reviews (9)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.4
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.6
100.0%
Recommend this course
9 out of 9 reviews
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4.6
47 Reviews (47)
5 Stars
32
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.5
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.7
97.9%
Recommend this course
46 out of 47 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6744 yards
Slope 139
Rating 73.6

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.

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Course Details

Year Built 1970
Fairways Blue/Rye Grass
Greens Bent/Poa Grass
Architect Edward C. Ryder

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Golf School/Academy Yes
Golf Simulator Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Visa, MasterCard, American Express
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes, except on weekends before noon
Dress code Proper attire is required.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Cafe, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Showers, Locker Rooms

Available Sports

Tennis

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4.5
634 Reviews (634)
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5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
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Reviews 13
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 13
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

The Eagle has landed

Unbelievable day on the golf course...what beautiful views...got to see a real live Bald Eagle up close and it was a majestic sight to see

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
1.0
Previously Played

Bad review for golf now.

I booked with golf now, got confirmation number, went to the course an hour early like I always do. Got a call from golf now saying they never got confirmation from richter. Went to starter and was told there was now room for me and my partner. Never got my money back from golf now.

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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
4.0
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Previously Played

Price increased without notice

Booked through GN $54 each includes cart. But was charged $79 each. They said the price just raised yesterday. Little pricy then.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

I drove all the way to golf course (1hr), 55 mins before my tee time I got a call from Golfnow, saying that my tee time was never confirmed. I had a conformation from Golfnow. Spoke to golf course manger, he told me that I was not on there list. He also said he was booked solid, and could not get me and my partner out. WASTE OF A TIME FOR ME AND MY FRIEND, VERY DISAPPOINTED IN GOLFNOW!!!

Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

Water, Wind, Hills, they had it all! Challenging but fun! Can't wait to return.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Wonderful Break from Reality

Kudos to Richter Park for letting golfers escape this crazy world for 4 hours (or less) in a responsible way! Played my worst round in 2 years and still enjoyed my round yesterday.

If you check the course out on GPS pre round it won’t do all of the elevation changes and blind shots justice. I was lucky to get paired up with a regular who gave me some local knowledge. There’s a great variety of hole length and style. Good chance you will use every club in your bag.

Bottom line: If you have the golf bug during this pandemic, make the ride up to Richter Park. It’s totally worth it. Just be on top of booking the tee time cuz they’re going like hot cakes!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good value

Better than last time I played it 2 years ago. Great condition for April.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 55
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Putting greens need serious work

This course has become my regular go to track for all the right reasons. It is an outstanding test of golf, a well thought out and designed layout. It will challenge your skills on every hole. It is very scenic. It is priced right. The people who run it are nice. And it has remained open throughout the winter and throughout the epidemic with proper precautions. I love this place. That’s why I need to bring up the issue of the greens.

I am not sure what is going on right now with the care of the greens but they should be in spring condition, beginning to run true and fast. Instead what they have in mid April are greens that are running like its mid January. It has gotten to the point that I am simply counting 2 putts when I reach the greens and moving on. They are maddeningly inconsistent, and in serious need of attention. When you play for the putt to break down the ridge towards the hole and it STOPS ON THE DOWNSLOPE, that’s not golf.

Don’t get me wrong. With golf shut down elsewhere I am truly grateful that Richter is open. But please please address the greens.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

great course!

my playing partners and I had such a great time at this course! it was great to get out of the house and the course being so beautiful was such a pleasant surprise.. the staff was very friendly, the course was in great condition and we couldn't have asked for a better day!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 31
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Richter is scary good

I love Richter park. There’s something about the first hole that tells me that I love golf and I’m going to go really low. Then I hit my T shot and carve a low but, 275 yards down the middle. Then I shank my second shot into the water. And I remember that I suck at golf. Then I hit my 54 degree wedge from 107 and it spins right back into the cup for a ho hum par. Geez, I’m good!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 81
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 31
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Superb Golf

I you have a chance, you should take this baby on! Fun first hole, especially if you're a slicer. You need quite a poke to get out past the trees on the right but it's all downhill, which is nice...

There are some challenges and some side hill lies so best, if no one is looking, to kick your ball until you're happy. There is water and some OB so I recommend bringing more than one ball. Now you know how to play this course. Have fun and be safe out there !!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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