
Longshore Course
Longshore Club Park Golf Club




About this course
Longshore Club Park Golf Club occupies a scenic waterfront property along Long Island Sound in Westport, Connecticut. The course was designed by John Harvey and operates as a municipal facility within Longshore Club Park, a public recreation area that includes marina facilities, tennis courts, and beach access. The layout takes advantage of its coastal setting, with several holes playing near or alongside the sound, offering views across the water and exposure to prevailing winds that can significantly affect play. The course presents a relatively compact routing typical of northeastern municipal designs from its era, with a mix of short and mid-length holes that emphasize accuracy over distance. The property's modest elevation changes and mature tree-lined fairways create natural corridors, while the proximity to salt water introduces strategic considerations on approach shots and around the greens. The layout serves a diverse population of golfers, from Westport residents to visitors drawn by the waterfront setting and accessible green fees. Longshore functions as an important public golf resource in Fairfield County, providing a walkable course in a region where private clubs dominate the landscape. The facility maintains a straightforward, no-frills character consistent with its municipal status, focusing on playability and pace rather than championship length or elaborate conditioning. Its location within a broader recreational park creates a community-oriented atmosphere, with the clubhouse and grounds serving multiple uses throughout the year.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in CT
Quick facts
- Location
- Westport, CT, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1920
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- John Harvey
- Par
- 69
- Length
- 5,895 yards
- Difficulty
- 73/125
- Course Vaults score
- 6.9
Getting there
The journey to Longshore Club Park Golf Club begins at either LaGuardia (LGA) or Newark (EWR), each roughly an hour's drive southwest through the suburban corridors of the New York metropolitan area, or at nearby Westchester County Airport (HPN) for a swifter arrival just thirty minutes north. From any of these gateways, the route traces a gentle descent into Fairfield County's Gold Coast, where tree-lined roads and glimpses of Long Island Sound gradually replace the urban sprawl. The final miles unfold along Westport's quiet residential streets before arriving at the club's entrance on the Saugatuck River peninsula, where salt marshes and coastal vistas frame one of Connecticut's most storied private courses - a serene waterside sanctuary that feels worlds away from the metropolitan bustle that surrounds it.

FAQ
Common questions about Longshore
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Longshore has a Course Vaults score of 6.9 out of 10 based on 39 logged golfers.
Longshore was designed by John Harvey.
Yes. Longshore is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Longshore is 69.
Longshore plays 5,895 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Longshore is 125.



