
Pomperaug Course
Pomperaug Golf Club

About this course
Pomperaug Golf Club sits in Southbury, Connecticut, a town in the Litchfield Hills region of the state's western interior. The course was designed by Ted Manning, a Connecticut-based architect who worked primarily in the mid-20th century and created several layouts throughout New England. Manning's work typically emphasized playability for a range of skill levels while working within the natural contours of the land. The course occupies rolling terrain characteristic of western Connecticut, where the landscape transitions from the coastal plain to the more elevated and wooded hills of the interior. The routing likely moves through a mix of open and tree-lined corridors, with elevation changes that add dimension to approach shots and create natural strategic interest. Manning's designs from this era generally featured traditional hole configurations with straightforward hazard placement—bunkers guarding greens and strategic fairway positioning—rather than elaborate or severe features. Pomperaug serves as a community golf facility, providing accessible golf in a region known for both private country clubs and public courses that cater to local residents. The club operates within the tradition of mid-century New England golf, where courses were built to accommodate growing interest in the game while respecting the character of the surrounding landscape. The setting in Southbury places it among the scenic woodlands and farmland valleys that define this part of Connecticut, offering a golf experience shaped by the region's natural topography and seasonal climate.
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
- Southbury, CT, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1971
- Designer
- Ted Manning
- Holes
- 9
- Par
- 35
- Length
- 3,057 yards
- Course Vaults score
- 5.0
Getting there
The journey to Pomperaug Golf Club begins at either Hartford-Brainard Airport (HFD), roughly forty minutes to the north, or at the major regional hubs of LaGuardia (LGA) or Newark (EWR) in the New York metropolitan area, each offering a ninety-minute drive through the rolling countryside of southwestern Connecticut. From any approach, the final leg carries you northwest through the gentle hills and wooded passages of Litchfield County, where the landscape shifts from suburban Connecticut into a quieter, more pastoral terrain of stone walls and mature oaks. The club sits nestled in Southbury, accessible via Route 6 and local roads that wind through this verdant corner of New England, arriving at a setting that feels far more secluded than its proximity to the Northeast Corridor might suggest - a hallmark of Connecticut's most discerning private clubs.

FAQ
Common questions about Pomperaug
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Pomperaug has a Course Vaults score of 5.0 out of 10 based on 13 logged golfers.
Pomperaug was designed by Ted Manning.
Yes. Pomperaug is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Pomperaug is 35.
Pomperaug plays 3,057 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
Pomperaug is a 9-hole course.


