Richter Park GC: #14
View from the 14th tee box at Richter Park Golf Course.
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4.5
632 Reviews (632)
5 Stars
321
4 Stars
231
3 Stars
54
2 Stars
18
1 Stars
8
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.3
94.1%
Recommend this course
581 out of 632 reviews
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4.6
44 Reviews (44)
5 Stars
29
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
97.7%
Recommend this course
43 out of 44 reviews
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4.6
58 Reviews (58)
5 Stars
39
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.4
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.7
98.3%
Recommend this course
57 out of 58 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
632 Reviews (632)
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Handicap 20-24
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Amazing Public Course!

Really pleased with the quality of this course. Easily one of the best public courses in NYC metro

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Wetlands

Greens were firm and fast. Challenging. The landscape is incredible. Staffs were nice.

But the whole back nine fairways were muddy and wet, which will disappoint you from a quality golfing.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Round at Richter

Called in for lunch on the patio which was excellent then hit balls on the range - I don't like that they lost the par 4 tenth for a par 3 but I guess it's good to.warm up

The course layout and scenery is great if you like a lot of water and generally it's in good shape but showing wear and tare from a lot of rounds , especially the white tee boxes

The staff are excellent and Richter will always be a popular spot for me.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Connecticut great

One of the best public courses in CT. The course offers difficulty through their layout, bunker placement, and difficult greens with plenty of undulation. The greens were fast and true, but had some rough patches in the front 9. Overall it was a very pleasurable course to play, and I will be back again.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful course

Course is more like a park! Nice layout! Challenging holes. Golf carts are great! Pace of play is descent. Some holes are narrow and long. One of the top courses in the area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not what it used to be.

With the exception of the greens, the course was in terrible shape. Most of the boxes were terrible hard to find a patch of grass. The quality of the Fairways was very poor for $85. I expected much more the course used to be in much better shape, even the area around the chipping green was in bad , even the area around the chipping green was in bad shape unless they significantly/the price I would not recommend coming here. We also played three holes behind a group of six. We had to call the clubhouse to get a ranger to come out. Unless they significantly/the price I would not recommend coming here

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Richter Delivers

Always an enjoyable round at Richter Park. First time ever I was paired with a dog! Single had her lab on the cart for the round. She was a very good girl. Course was in decent shape with some spots on greens they are struggling with to grow grass. And given the flooding in the area the course wasn’t too wet just the usual holes like 11, 15 &16. First time there this year. Have avoided due to higher greens fees. Thanks to Golf Now for the Hot Deal!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Need to Play

Great course layout, beautiful views. Challenges you to play good golf.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Great experience!!

Overall great experience. Course is challenging, especially the greens. Good pace of play and the fee included carts and small bucket of balls. Got a hot deal and saved $15 per person. Thanks Golf Now!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 33
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

WOW, what a course!

First time playing here and the only regret I have is that I should have been coming here more often. What a course! Challenging but not overwhelming difficult. Staff was super friendly. Great prices on drinks and food. The whole setup is there. Driving range, putting green, Cafe, bar and grill. One of the fastest turns after 9.

Course was in superb condition. Greens were a bit fast bit nothing ridiculous.

Looking forward to my next outing here. Plan to bring out of town visitors to play here. Great views throughout too!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

beautiful views , big greens well maintained

Very happy with pace of play and wonderful layout! a challenge on every hole! can’t wait to play it again.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Greens were like shag carpet

Tee boxes were overgrown and many fairways looked like regular lawns with crabgrass. Soaked from rain so cart path only but still too many bad looking areas.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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