
Glastonbury Hills Course
Glastonbury Hills Country Club
About this course
Glastonbury Hills Country Club sits in South Glastonbury, Connecticut, a course designed by Geoffrey Cornish, the prolific New England architect whose career spanned much of the twentieth century. Cornish, often working with partners including William Robinson and Brian Silva, designed or redesigned hundreds of courses across the northeastern United States and eastern Canada, bringing practical routing solutions and strategic variety to the region's rolling terrain. His work typically emphasizes playability across skill levels while respecting natural landforms. The course occupies terrain characteristic of central Connecticut's upland areas, where elevation changes and wooded corridors shape the playing experience. Cornish's designs from this era generally feature tree-lined fairways, moderate bunkering, and greens that reward accurate approach play without excessive severity. The routing likely takes advantage of the property's natural contours, creating a mix of uphill, downhill, and sidehill lies that require thoughtful club selection and course management. Glastonbury Hills serves as a traditional country club facility, offering members a familiar New England golf experience within the Hartford metropolitan area. The course reflects Cornish's philosophy of creating enjoyable, maintainable layouts that suit regular club play rather than championship competition. Like many of his designs, it provides a solid test of golf fundamentals—driving accuracy, iron play, and putting—within a wooded, parkland setting typical of Connecticut's golf landscape.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Private column compares member-only and guest-restricted courses.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in CT
Quick facts
- Location
- South Glastonbury, CT, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1966
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Geoffrey Cornish
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,458 yards
- Difficulty
- 71.4/132
- Course Vaults score
- 7.7
Getting there
The journey to Glastonbury Hills Country Club begins at Bradley International Airport (BDL) in Windsor, Connecticut, roughly thirty minutes north, or alternatively through Hartford-Brainard Airport (HFD) for those seeking a closer urban gateway. From either hub, the drive south into South Glastonbury unfolds through the gentle rolling terrain of central Connecticut's horse country, where manicured estates and tree-lined roads signal entry into one of New England's most established golfing communities. The final approach winds through the verdant Connecticut River Valley landscape, arriving at a club whose understated elegance and deep roots in the region's sporting heritage reflect the quiet confidence of New England's most discerning members.

FAQ
Common questions about Glastonbury Hills
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Glastonbury Hills has a Course Vaults score of 7.7 out of 10 based on 12 logged golfers.
Glastonbury Hills was designed by Geoffrey Cornish.
Glastonbury Hills is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Glastonbury Hills is 72.
Glastonbury Hills plays 6,458 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Glastonbury Hills is 132.





