
Mohecan Sun Course
Mohegan Sun Golf Club

About this course
Mohegan Sun Golf Club sits in the wooded countryside of Baltic, Connecticut, approximately ten miles north of the Mohegan Sun casino resort that shares its name. Designed by Geoffrey Cornish and opened in the late 1990s, the course was developed as part of the Mohegan Tribe's broader expansion of recreational amenities. Cornish, a prolific New England architect whose career spanned much of the twentieth century, brought his characteristic straightforward design approach to the property, working with the region's natural rolling terrain and mature tree cover. The layout moves through a mix of hardwood forests and open corridors, with elevation changes that are moderate but meaningful in the context of eastern Connecticut's gentle topography. Water features appear on several holes, and the routing takes advantage of natural contours to create variety in stance and approach angles. The course serves both resort guests and local members, functioning as a daily-fee facility that accommodates a range of skill levels while offering enough length and strategic interest to challenge accomplished players. Cornish's design philosophy emphasized playability and respect for the land, avoiding excessive earth-moving in favor of routing that follows existing grades. At Mohegan Sun, this results in a course that feels integrated into its wooded setting, with holes framed by native vegetation and fairways that bend naturally with the terrain. The facility includes practice areas and a clubhouse that connects to the broader Mohegan Sun resort amenities.
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
- Baltic, CT, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1960
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Geoffrey Cornish
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,790 yards
- Difficulty
- 75.8/135
- Course Vaults score
- 6.5
Getting there
Mohegan Sun Golf Club is most readily accessed via Bradley International Airport (BDL) in Windsor, Connecticut, roughly forty minutes to the southwest, or via the closer regional option of Groton-New London Airport (GON) just fifteen minutes south. The drive north from either gateway carries you through the rolling woodlands of southeastern Connecticut, a landscape that transitions from suburban corridors into the quieter, more secluded terrain of the Mohegan tribal lands. As you approach the club, the surrounding forest deepens, and the modern resort complex emerges with understated presence - a destination that commands respect as much for its cultural significance as for the caliber of golf that awaits within its gates.

FAQ
Common questions about Mohecan Sun at Mohegan Sun Golf Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Mohecan Sun at Mohegan Sun Golf Club has a Course Vaults score of 6.5 out of 10 based on 23 logged golfers.
Mohecan Sun was designed by Geoffrey Cornish.
Yes. Mohecan Sun at Mohegan Sun Golf Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Mohecan Sun is 72.
Mohecan Sun plays 6,790 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Mohecan Sun is 135.



