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Raceway Course

Raceway Golf Club

Thompson, CT, USA
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Chaddyfairways
epspga
Chapino
+7
18 holesPar 726,591 yds71.6/124

About this course

Raceway Golf Club sits in Thompson, Connecticut, a town in the northeastern corner of the state near the Massachusetts and Rhode Island borders. The course was designed by Don Hoenig, a regional architect who worked primarily in New England during the latter decades of the twentieth century. Hoenig's portfolio includes several daily-fee and semi-private layouts across Connecticut and neighboring states, typically characterized by practical routing that accommodates varied terrain while remaining accessible to a broad range of players. The Thompson area features rolling woodland terrain typical of the Quiet Corner region of Connecticut, with elevation changes, mature tree cover, and natural water features that often come into play on courses in this part of New England. Courses designed in this setting generally incorporate the existing topography rather than extensive earthmoving, resulting in holes that move through corridors of hardwoods and evergreens with occasional open vistas across fairways and wetlands. Raceway operates as part of the local golf landscape serving northeastern Connecticut and the surrounding tri-state area. The course provides a straightforward test for recreational golfers, with strategic interest derived from natural land features rather than elaborate bunkering or water hazards. The facility includes typical amenities for a regional club, with practice areas and a clubhouse suited to member play and outside events. The name "Raceway" may reference local automotive history or nearby Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park, a historic racing venue that has been part of the community since the mid-twentieth century.

Quick facts

Location
Thompson, CT, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1940
Holes
18
Designer
Don Hoenig
Par
72
Length
6,591 yards
Difficulty
71.6/124
Course Vaults score
6.8

Getting there

The journey to Raceway Golf Club begins at Bradley International Airport (BDL) in Hartford, Connecticut, roughly forty-five minutes to the southwest, or alternatively through T.F. Green Airport (PVD) in Providence, Rhode Island, a similar drive north. From either hub, the route traces through the quiet villages and rolling woodlands of northeastern Connecticut, where the landscape gradually shifts from suburban corridors into the more rural character of the Quiet Corner - that contemplative stretch of New England where stone walls and mature oaks frame the approach. The final miles wind through Thompson's countryside before arriving at the club's entrance, where the transition from road to grounds is marked by the understated elegance befitting a private member's sanctuary nestled in the Connecticut countryside.

FAQ

Common questions about Raceway

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

Raceway has a Course Vaults score of 6.8 out of 10 based on 11 logged golfers.

Raceway was designed by Don Hoenig.

Yes. Raceway is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Raceway is 72.

Raceway plays 6,591 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Raceway is 124.

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