Top Ten Courses in Connecticut

1. Wintonbury Hills See the course
Wintonbury Hills has hit the ground running at full speed and there is no looking back. This course offers the total golfing experience to all of its guests. If you are big on amenities then you'll enjoy the quality restaurant, driving range, ice cold coolers positioned around the course, and beverage cart always available on request via the GPS system attached to every cart. The GPS also helps with the golf, providing accurate yardage from wherever you manage to hit your ball. The links style golf course offers several challenging and beautiful holes, including the 2nd hole; a stunning uphill par 4 with fairway bunkers jetting out into the left side of the fairway. The par 3, 9th seems simple enough, but many golfers choose the wrong club and end up making bogeys from the bunkers. More...

2. Lake of Isles See the course
This courses price tag will cause many golfers to shy away, but if you decide to pony up close to $200 you will experience a round unmatched in the state of CT. Take advantage of reduced rates during the week and keep an eye out for discounts offered through Foxwoods Casino. Every serious CT golfer should play this course at least once. More...

3. Great River See the course
This may the only course in Connecticut where you can expect to shoot 5-10 strokes above your average score and still walk away wanting to play it again. Visually the course is stunning with numerous snap shot opportunities especially on the par 3, 11th which sports a cascading waterfall next to the green. A great restaurant, staff, and practice facility all contribute to making Great River an unforgettable experience. More...

4. Oxford Greens See the course
Oxford Greens is all about the course, period end of story...The layout is challenging but fair, with numerous holes that will capture your attention and challenge you to make great shots. More...

5. Fox Hopyard See the course
The Celebrity Players Tour believes Fox Hopyard is one of the best choices for its annual trip to Connecticut and CTFoodandGolf.com agrees. The stunning par 5 finishing hole highlights a wonderfully challenging track of golf. The restaurant and banquet facilities are also second to none. More...

6. Richter Park See the course
If you can manage to get a tee time, Richter Park will reward you with one of your best rounds of the season. This course has been leading the way in CT long before many of the newer courses came along and even now it stands tall as a premier place to play in the state. More...

7. Lyman Orchards-Jones See the course
The Lyman Orchards Jones course never disappoints due to its classic and fair layout. Lyman Orchards also does a great job with mailing coupons and offering several twilight and early bird specials which makes this course very accessible for the average working person. More...

8. Shennecossett See the course
Three new holes with picturesque views of the ocean have contributed to transforming Shennecossett into one of the best hidden gems in the state. A dirt parking lot which is usually packed, a vintage beach shack type restaurant, and a modest Pro Shop would usually lead people away from a course, but at this location all of these factors contribute to the overall experience. It feels like a links course on the ocean should feel.More...

9. Timberlin See the course
If this course in not on your radar yet, it should be!! Timberlin continues to offer its enthusiasts with a premier public course at an affordable price. With meticulously maintained fairways and greens, its challenging layout will serve to test golfers of all skill levels. Although it might be a bit easy on the wallet, you will not have the same such luck on your scorecard. More...

10. Gillette Ridge See the course
This course is very young, but it has lots of potential. Water borders 6 holes making quality approach shots a must. In time this course will mature and along with that maturity will come more players. More...