Alburg Golf Links

Alburg Golf Links occupies a distinctive setting in South Alburg, Vermont, on the Alburg peninsula that extends into Lake Champlain near the Canadian border. The course was designed by Walter Barcomb and R. B. Ellison, figures associated with early Vermont golf development in the mid-twentieth century. The layout reflects the modest scale and practical design philosophy common to rural New England courses of that era, built to serve local communities rather than destination players. The routing takes advantage of the relatively flat terrain characteristic of the Champlain lowlands, with open fairways and straightforward holes that emphasize playability over dramatic elevation change. Views across the agricultural landscape and toward the lake provide a sense of the region's pastoral character. The course serves as a recreational anchor for the small communities of the Alburg area, where summer residents and year-round locals share access to one of the northernmost golf facilities in Vermont. Alburg Golf Links maintains the unpretentious character typical of Vermont's smaller clubs, where golf fits naturally into the rhythm of rural life. The course offers a straightforward test suited to a range of skill levels, with conditions that reflect the northern climate and shorter playing season. For visitors exploring the Lake Champlain region or traveling between Vermont and Quebec, the course represents an authentic slice of small-town golf culture in the Northeast Kingdom's extended geography.