Private

Madison Course

Madison Country Club

Madison, CT, USA
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18 holesPar 706,507 yds71.4/134

About this course

Madison Country Club, a fixture of the Connecticut shoreline, offers more than just golf; it's a breezy escape steeped in local tradition. The modest, yet proud layout offers views of Long Island Sound and its history resonates deeply within the Madison community. Designed in the early 1900s, the course embodies a classic, understated style. Undulating fairways and strategically placed bunkers provide a challenge for players of all skill levels. Its coastal terrain introduces subtle, wind-affected nuances – a true test when the sea breeze kicks up. The course favors strategic play over brute power; a well-placed tee shot is often more rewarding than a booming drive. While Madison Country Club hasn't hosted major championships, its true charm lies in its close-knit membership. It's a place where generations have learned the game and fostered lasting friendships. Members proudly partake in friendly competitions and social events, celebrating the club's convivial atmosphere. The clubhouse, with its panoramic views, has also gained a reputation for its exceptional seafood, a local culinary treasure.

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.

1994

Best in World

1787

Best in USA

42

Best in CT

Quick facts

Location
Madison, CT, USA
Access
Private
Year built
1909
Holes
18
Par
70
Length
6,507 yards
Difficulty
71.4/134
Course Vaults score
7.5

Getting there

Madison Country Club sits along Connecticut's shoreline, accessible most directly via Bradley International Airport (BDL) in Hartford, roughly forty minutes inland, or via the larger New York metro hubs of LaGuardia (LGA) and Newark (EWR), each within ninety minutes by car. The drive from any of these gateways carries you northeast through the rolling Connecticut countryside before the landscape opens toward the Sound, where Route 1 delivers you into the quiet, tree-lined streets of Madison itself - a village of understated New England elegance that has remained largely unchanged for generations. The final miles unfold along roads that whisper rather than announce, passing the manicured estates and salt marshes that define this corner of the Connecticut coast, before arriving at Madison Country Club's gates, where the club's classic clubhouse and meticulously maintained grounds emerge as the natural culmination of a journey through one of the Northeast's most discretely prosperous communities.

FAQ

Common questions about Madison

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Madison has a Course Vaults score of 7.5 out of 10 based on 15 logged golfers.

Madison was designed by Willie Park Jr..

Madison is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.

Par at Madison is 70.

Madison plays 6,507 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Madison is 134.

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