Richter Park Golf Course

100 Aunt Hack Rd,

Danbury, Connecticut 06811

  • Office

    +1 (866) 856 9219
  • Pro shop

    +1 (203) 792 2550
  • Fax

    +1 (203) 792 4547
  • Golf pro

    Scott Ward (Director of Golf); Brian Gehan (Head Golf Professional)

About the course

  • The Course:

    18 holes. Tree-lined parkland. Undulating terrain - several slopes to climb.

  • Surroundings:

    Woodland and lakeside (West Lake Reservoir).

  • Designer:

    Edward Ryder
Back
tees
Club
tees
Front
tees
Yards
6744
5531
5114
Par
72
72
72
SSS or slope
73.6
67.9
70.7

Location

Latitude:

41.414604

Longitude:

-73.520014

How to get there:

4.5 mi NW of Danbury / 40 mi NW of New Haven.

Richter Park Golf Course

4-star: Above average course - well worth a visit.

Est. 1971

Richter Park Golf Course is a well-rated and always popular layout. This tree-lined parkland course should not disappoint, with many attractive features and several excellent holes to enjoy. Plenty of golfing challenge, a well-crafted design and usually good upkeep all contribute to the appeal of this course. One to include on your play list if you are in the area.
List of courses: Connecticut

Visitors

Who can play and when?

Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.

Must book in advance.

Green fees

Visitor fee, 18-holes, peak rate in high season (mid-May thru' Oct): Mon-Thur $72; Fri-Sun $82. Golf cart included.
Credit cards accepted. Contact club for full details, discounts, packages, etc. [Last updated: 2018].

Other information

Walking permitted at most times; golf cart compulsory before noon on Sat, Sun & Holidays.

Practice facilities

Limited

Did you know?

Richter Park's full name is the The Stanley Lasker Richter Memorial Park. In addition to the golf course, the park also features tennis courts, hiking trails, a fitness trail, cross country ski trails and sledding along with casual and fine dining. During the summer there are outdoor musicals and, throughout the year, the Richter Association for the Arts conducts shows and exhibits.

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124th US Open: the No.2 Course at Pinehurst once again plays host to this most illustrious championship (June 13-16). Wyndham Clark defends his title, having won at Los Angeles CC in 2023.

79th Women’s US Open: the second women’s major championship of the season gets underway at Lancaster CC in Pennsylvania. It’s the second time the championship has been held here.
(May 30-June 2).

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