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.

  1. Yale

    The Course at Yale

    New Haven, CT, USA
    8.5

    Layout 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
  2. Connecticut National

    Connecticut National Golf Club

    Putnam, CT, USA
    7.5

    Layout 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
  3. Keney Park

    Keney Park Golf Club

    Windsor, CT, USA
    7.8

    Layout 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
  4. North

    North

    Course at Lake of Isles

    North Stonington, CT, USA
    7.9

    Layout 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
  5. Stanwich

    The Stanwich Club

    Greenwich, CT, USA
    8.4

    Layout 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.

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