Richter Park Golf Course
About
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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Golfer 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
Golfer Reviews
Very nice day of golf
Perfect weather, got paired with a nice couple, could have played better but isn't that always the case! Good pace and just a nice day of golf...
nice views along the water on the front nine and on thirteen. greens play tremendously quick. hard to check or stop your ball on low iron and wedge shots. some bunkers can be softer and more tended to. overall good course. would recommend to advanced golfers
Much Improved
You can see the improvements made over the winter. Great stuff except the grass bunkers on 4 and 13. Should have stayed sand. Overall great course!!
great course
Beautiful conditions even with some holes having maintenance work. Great job grounds crew. Always challenges your game not for the beginning golfer. Course is not forgiving if you are too far off fairways, lots to get you in trouble! Pace of play and weather this day was excellent. Starter & rangers pleasant.
Excellent course
I really enjoy playing Richter. The course conditions weren’t the best at this time of year but it’s better than most others and I’ve played about 5-6 other courses already this season. The staff are super friendly and customer oriented. Had lunch at the newly renovated clubhouse and the food and service there were excellent. I highly recommend this club.
Love the length
The course was in great condition even in November. It combines generally long open fairways which lets you air out the long irons, with nuanced terrain and hazards around the greens which makes for a good test of your short game. The staff are friendly and accommodating and there is a first class restaurant on site. Of tracks affordable and accessible to the general public this is one of the best in the north east in my opinion.
Fun and challenging course
The course was in great shape. We only waited once the entire day. Play it every year in the Fall. Colors are beautiful.
Augusta of the North
Great layout. Very scenic though foilage is minimal this year. Greens are absolutely impossible...lightening fast and steeply sloped from back to front. Expect to 3 putt most of the time.
So slow
Great layout and greens were in great shape. But we were 8 deep on almost every tee box. It took almost 3 hours to play the front 9. A foursome can play 18 at my home course (also a muni) in less than 4 hours.
Lots of great holes. Scenic views.
This course was in exceptional condition. Greens were smooth and fast. I Would recommend this course.
Excellent course but expensive and slow pace of play
Always enjoy playing Richter but only when I can get a deal like I did with the prepaid on Golfnow, Too expensive for out of towners so I'll never pay their price. The course conditions were very good and the greens in nice shape. Only complaint was very very slow play. Only a threesome if front of us and we waited every tee box starting on 6. Then the twosome behind us waited on the tee box for us to hit. Unacceptable and really takes away from such a nice course. Also much to expensive given all the options golfers have.
Solid course
Holes on this course can be extremely challenging, especially if the wind comes into play. Not for the beginner or the faint hearted! Course in good shape for the amount of play and weather conditions this season. Peaceful even with # of players on the course. Very helpful and friendly staff including the rangers!
One of the best in the state
A fantastic course with plenty of challenge on every hole. It's in great shape. A little expensive for out of towners and we were slowed down by an outing, but they made it up to us with a 9 hole credit. Just a great day out!