
Blue Course
Stanley Golf Club
About this course
Stanley Golf Club's Blue Course occupies rolling terrain in New Britain, Connecticut, a city in the central part of the state with a long industrial history. The course was designed by Orrin E. Smith and Robert J. Ross, both of whom were active in New England golf architecture during the early-to-mid twentieth century. Smith, in particular, designed and renovated numerous courses across Connecticut and neighboring states during that era, often working on municipal and semi-private layouts that brought the game to a broader public. The routing takes advantage of the property's natural contours, with elevation changes that add variety to the playing experience. Tree-lined fairways and modest greens reflect the design sensibilities of the period, emphasizing strategic shot placement rather than overwhelming length. The course serves both members and outside play, functioning as an accessible facility within the greater Hartford area. Stanley Golf Club has been part of the New Britain community for decades, providing a venue for local competition and recreational golf. The layout remains a straightforward test of accuracy and course management, with its character shaped by the regional landscape of southern New England—mature hardwoods, moderate slopes, and a temperate climate that allows for a traditional season of play. The club maintains its role as a neighborhood course where golfers of varying abilities can enjoy a round in a relaxed, unpretentious setting.
Quick facts
- Location
- New Britain, CT, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1958
- Designer(s)
- Orrin E. Smith, Robert J. Ross
- Holes
- 9
- Par
- 35
- Length
- 3,067 yards
- Difficulty
- 36.2/126
Getting there
Stanley Golf Club is most readily accessed via Bradley International Airport (BDL) in Windsor, Connecticut, roughly thirty minutes to the northwest, or via the larger regional hubs of Hartford-Brainard (HFD) for those with private aviation options. The drive from Bradley winds south through the Connecticut River Valley, transitioning from interstate efficiency into the quieter, tree-lined roads of New Britain's industrial heritage landscape. The final miles unfold through a distinctly New England setting - modest neighborhoods and mature oaks giving way to the club's discreet entrance - a journey that feels less like arrival at a resort and more like crossing into a private sanctuary rooted in the region's golfing tradition.

FAQ
Common questions about Blue at Stanley Golf Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Blue was designed by Orrin E. Smith and Robert J. Ross.
Yes. Blue at Stanley Golf Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Blue is 35.
Blue plays 3,067 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Blue is 126.
Blue is a 9-hole course.






