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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Average Rating
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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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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Golf

Have not played there in over 15 years, and I didn’t

Remember how much I liked this course. It was so much fun to play and in such great condition. We truly enjoyed the course and would play it again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

beautiful course on a hot summer day

18 holes took 4.5 hours for our foursome. Only suggestion is to have additional cold water available on the course. There were two coolers. On a hot, hot summer day four coolers are safer.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

New safety system on 6th hole

Was disappointed the new system on 6 was out of order. Safety is always an issue on 6…

Hope they fix it.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Always a great day at Richter

Richter is a very well maintained and beautiful course. Challenging but not impossible. It can get busy but they manage the volume well. Best course in the general area and the staff is great at every spot. Great bar and restaurant after the round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
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 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 72
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Never disappoints

First time playing Richter this year. As always it never disappoints. Young lady at the pro shop was very pleasant, as well as the starter and the cart

Girl. All the geeens were flawless and rolling pretty fast. Very happy and satisfied with my round today. You guys won’t be disappointed

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Legendary CT Course

I’ve heard about Richter for over 30 years and never had a chance to play it. I’ll definitely be back. Great course all around.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 37
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 37
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 114
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

Staff issues

Course in decent condition with some challenging holes.

Staff at pro shop counter and snack bar not too friendly

When I asked the staff at pro shop about the price of a small ball marker, she said $16. When I asked whether that is the correct price since other courses would normally charge only about $4-$5 unless it’s a marker with a clip or divot repair.. she insisted that it was correct price but when my wife asked about the price of the same marker a few minutes later, she told her it’s $14.. price of any of the markers not labeled.

I stopped at the snack bar at the turn and asked for a Powerade and asked for the price..staff tells me it’s $4..she gave me change for the $20 bill I paid and I even gave her a tip, but later saw on the price list post outside that the price of a Powerade is $3.

Hope the staff be more honest and not try to cheat the customers.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Enjoy this course

I like this course very much. Interesting holes, layout is challenging, condition was better than average. A few rough patches here and there but overall very good. My only criticism on this day was that it was 87 degrees out we teed off at 2:20 and they stopped beverage cart at 2:15 because there weren't that many golfers on the course. Certainly not what we saw. Other than that peculiar decision, had a great time.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great Time at Fundraising Event

Had a foursome for a charity event, scramble golf outing. The course was beautiful, well maintained, and the staff was very friendly throughout. It is definitely a challenging course.

Based on the other courses around, this is a must play every year. It can get pricey, but is worth the value for the quality.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent shape but a little attitude

Fabulous shape for mid June. Tee to green not much to criticize. Starter has attitude, a few on course lectures on the cart paths by a local who thinks it’s his private club. Will be back.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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