Carl Dickman Par-3 Golf Course

Carl Dickman Par-3 Golf Course occupies a compact site in Fairfield, Connecticut, serving as a municipal facility for the community. Designed by Geoffrey Cornish, the Canadian-born architect who became one of New England's most prolific course designers during the mid-to-late twentieth century, the layout reflects his practical approach to accessible golf facilities. Cornish, who worked extensively throughout the northeastern United States, often designed par-3 courses that introduced beginners to the game while providing short-game practice venues for experienced players. The course features a straightforward routing of par-3 holes that make efficient use of the available property. As a municipal facility in Fairfield County, it provides an affordable option in a region known for private club golf. The layout serves both as an instructional venue and as a quick-play alternative for golfers with limited time. Par-3 courses of this era typically ranged from roughly 1,000 to 2,000 yards in total length, with individual holes varying from short pitch shots to longer one-shot tests requiring mid-irons. The facility functions as a community golf resource, offering an entry point for junior golfers and families while accommodating players seeking to work on their iron play and short game. Cornish's design work in Connecticut included several municipal projects, and this course represents his contribution to making golf more accessible at the local level.