Alling Memorial Golf Course

Alling Memorial Golf Course is a municipal facility in New Haven, Connecticut, designed by Robert D. Pryde and opened in 1931. The course was established through a bequest from Levi Alling, a local businessman who left funds in his will for the creation of a public golf course to serve the community. This legacy has made Alling Memorial one of the older municipal courses in Connecticut, providing accessible golf to New Haven residents and visitors for more than nine decades. The layout occupies relatively compact terrain typical of urban municipal courses from the early twentieth century. Pryde's design works within the natural contours of the property, incorporating mature tree-lined fairways and modest elevation changes that add character to the routing. The course measures shorter by modern standards, reflecting both the era of its construction and the practical constraints of its municipal setting. Traditional parkland features define the playing experience, with tree placement and green complexes providing the primary strategic elements. As a public facility, Alling Memorial serves a broad cross-section of golfers, from beginners to experienced players seeking a convenient and affordable round. The course has long been part of New Haven's recreational infrastructure, offering a straightforward test of golf without the elaborate conditioning or dramatic features found at private clubs. Its enduring presence reflects the original donor's intent to make the game accessible to the wider community.