View from the 14th tee box at Richter Park Golf Course.
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4.3
520 Reviews (520)
5 Stars
253
4 Stars
196
3 Stars
47
2 Stars
16
1 Stars
8
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.3
91.9%
Recommend this course
475 out of 520 reviews
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3.9
14 Reviews (14)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.8
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.3
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
78.6%
Recommend this course
11 out of 14 reviews
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4.3
55 Reviews (55)
5 Stars
25
4 Stars
23
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.3
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.7
90.9%
Recommend this course
50 out of 55 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
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Caddies 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

Accolades

Reviews

4.3
520 Reviews (520)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 21
Patio Dining 16
Dinner 14
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 35
Elevation Changes 33
Bunkers 21
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 29
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 27
Locals 18
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 36
In the 'Burbs 14
Convenient to the City 7

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Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Perfect Day

Great day ! good company, foilage changing spectacular views

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 10
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Classic

The layout is classic. Lots of hazards and not many bailouts. Rewards good shots and punishes bad ones.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 49
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Wonderful course

Nice place, very beautiful views. Greens could be faster. Lots of play on the course might be the reason. Has several blind shots or very slanted fairway that you can not see . Overall, it is a very nice place.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Great challenging course

Considering we are going through a drought the course was perfectly green and well groomed. Always a fun challenging course to play. I would recommend it to anyone who likes to play a real round of golf.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 15
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Stunning vistas.

A beautiful track. In excellent shape considering the lack of rain. Staff is wonderful. A little slow but goes with it's popularity. Rangers help the pace of play.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 29
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Water Water Everywhere...and none to drink

Always a great track...water on 14 beautiful holes...but none to drink. Time to bring back the drinking water coolers, especially on hot days (which frankly, was a safety issue on the day I played.) I blew through the water I brought in about 5 holes. And no beverage cart all day...although I'm of the opinion that our country is developed enough that we shouldn't have to pay for drinking water. Otherwise, thanks for alway providing a great golf experience.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Best price performance ratio for this spectacular course

Course locates in Danbury that's only 30 minutes drive for me. This is by far the best course for the price range for all the courses around the Danbury/Westchester area I think.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Tremendous Value

This gem is a delight to play. Condition was about as good as you can expect given how little it’s rained lately. Staff is super friendly. All in all the best value in CT.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good Track. Recommend.

If you have a chance to play this course this season definitely do it. Don't play on Sunday though, 6 hour round easy. They've done well with the conditions this season at keeping this place on the greener side. Will play again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Slow on Friday

Really nice course. About three groups ahead were really slow, took 7-8 holes for ranger to address it.

Course layout is good but tricky. Have to play here a bunch to know how to play the course well.

Course was in great condition, especially in current drought. You can tell they are interested in maintaining the course… even saw a group filling in divots in the rough with sand mix!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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