The best golf course layouts in Connecticut
The golf courses in Connecticut that Course Vaults golfers rate highest for layout: routing, hole variety, and design. Each course needs layout ratings from at least 5 different golfers who played it; 5 courses qualify.

The Course at Yale
New Haven, CT, USALayout 4.4 out of 5 from 9 golfers
PrivateCharles Macdonald
- 3.3Conditions
- 4.4Layout
- 3.2Scenery
- 2.8Facilities
I didn’t see the place before the reno but these green complexes are pretty mind-blowing. The par-3 templates are possibly the best i’ve played. And great routing—it’s not right in front of you but uses the land in interesting ways on almost every hole.
Written by
@tomh
- Challenging
- Must play
- Driving range

Connecticut National Golf Club
Putnam, CT, USALayout 3.8 out of 5 from 6 golfers
PublicMike Donovan & Sally Donovan
- 4.0Conditions
- 3.8Layout
- 4.5Value
- 3.8Scenery
- 3.3Facilities
A challenging course that does a great job taking advantage of the natural terrain. The course was is great shape, unfortunately when I played the new clubhouse was still under construction but it looks like it will be nice.
Written by
@GIR
- Driving range
- Great value
- Challenging

Keney Park Golf Club
Windsor, CT, USALayout 3.6 out of 5 from 6 golfers
PublicDevereux Emmet & Matthew Dusenberry
- 3.3Conditions
- 3.6Layout
- 3.9Value
- 2.7Scenery
- 2.9Facilities
Keney is a hidden national treasure. Designed during the Golden Age of American golf architecture, the routing takes advantage of a compact tract of land that undulates and meanders through hill and dale, and yet, very walkable.
Written by
@DM4Golf
- Walkable
- Must play
- Hidden gem

North
Course at Lake of Isles
North Stonington, CT, USALayout 3.4 out of 5 from 5 golfers
PrivateRees Jones
- 5.0Conditions
- 3.4Layout
- 3.8Scenery
- 3.6Facilities
Absolutely can’t recommend this course enough if you’re looking for a great fall golf experience in New England. I’ve played here last few years in October and it’s been a great experience, skip the summer rates and get out here when the foliage is prime!
Written by
@Jolfer
- Driving range
- Restaurant
- Views

The Stanwich Club
Greenwich, CT, USALayout 3.0 out of 5 from 7 golfers
PrivateBill Gordon & David Gordon
- 5.0Conditions
- 3.0Layout
- 3.3Scenery
- 3.7Facilities
Fully deserving of the #1 course in CT ranking. A great experience all around. A championship test with some of the toughest greens I’ve ever seen. Layout has a good mix of long and short holes and a few monster Par 5’s.
Written by
@BirdiesAvenue
- Challenging
- Pristine
- Fast greens
How we rank
This ranking uses each golfer’s layout rating, on a 0.5–5 scale. Layout is the layout score golfers give when they log a round. Every golfer counts once per course: repeat rounds are averaged first, then the course score is the average across golfers. A course needs layout ratings from at least 5 different golfers. Ties go to the course with more golfers, then the higher Course Vaults score. Only open courses with a published Course Vaults score (at least 5 explicit ratings) are eligible, and a page is published only when at least 5 courses qualify. State pages include courses across Connecticut. Rankings refresh about hourly.
FAQ
The Course at Yale is #1 on Course Vaults in Connecticut at Layout 4.4/5 (9 golfers). 5 courses qualify for this list.
This ranking uses each golfer’s layout rating, on a 0.5–5 scale. Layout is the layout score golfers give when they log a round. Every golfer counts once per course: repeat rounds are averaged first, then the course score is the average across golfers. A course needs layout ratings from at least 5 different golfers. Ties go to the course with more golfers, then the higher Course Vaults score. Only open courses with a published Course Vaults score (at least 5 explicit ratings) are eligible, and a page is published only when at least 5 courses qualify. State pages include courses across Connecticut. Rankings refresh about hourly.
A course appears once at least 5 different golfers have rated its layout on Course Vaults. Log your round and rate it in the app to help it qualify.
This page was last generated Nov 12, 2026, 3:42 AM EST. Scores and eligibility are recomputed about every hour.
