Burlington Country Club

Burlington Country Club occupies rolling terrain in the Champlain Valley of northwestern Vermont, where views extend toward Lake Champlain and the Adirondack Mountains beyond. Donald Ross designed the course in 1926, during a prolific period when he shaped layouts across New England. The property's natural contours and mature tree-lined corridors reflect Ross's characteristic approach to routing, working with rather than against the existing landforms to create strategic interest. The layout features elevated greens with subtle internal movement, a hallmark of Ross's design philosophy that rewards precise approach play and demands careful reading on the putting surfaces. Bunkers are positioned to challenge both tee shots and approaches, typically set at angles that force players to consider risk and reward on each hole. The course measures modest by contemporary standards but emphasizes accuracy and course management over pure length. Burlington Country Club has served as a fixture of Vermont golf since its opening, hosting state amateur championships and regional competitions over the decades. The club maintains a traditional member culture centered on golf and social activities, with a clubhouse that overlooks the course and lake views beyond. The Vermont golf season, compressed by northern winters, concentrates play into the warmer months when the course's parkland character and mountain backdrop are at their most appealing.