
Ridgefield Course
Ridgefield Golf Course


About this course
Ridgefield Golf Course is a public facility in Ridgefield, Connecticut, designed by George Fazio with assistance from his nephew Tom Fazio and opened in 1974. The course represents an early collaboration between the two designers during a period when Tom Fazio was working with his uncle before establishing his own independent practice. The layout occupies rolling terrain characteristic of Fairfield County's inland topography, with mature hardwood forests framing many holes and natural elevation changes incorporated into the routing. The design features a traditional parkland character with tree-lined fairways and greens that reflect George Fazio's straightforward architectural approach. Ridgefield measures over 6,500 yards from the back tees and presents a layout that emphasizes accuracy off the tee and approach play into moderately contoured putting surfaces. Water comes into play on several holes, and the property's natural movement provides variety in stance and shot requirements throughout the round. As a municipal course operated by the town of Ridgefield, the facility serves both local residents and visiting golfers in the greater Danbury area. The course has maintained its original routing and general design character over the decades, offering an accessible example of mid-1970s public golf architecture in southwestern Connecticut. Its location within commuting distance of both Danbury and lower Fairfield County makes it a regular option for golfers in the region seeking a walkable round on varied terrain.
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
- Ridgefield, CT, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1974
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- George Fazio, Tom Fazio
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 6,444 yards
- Difficulty
- 71.8/129
- Course Vaults score
- 6.8
Getting there
Most visitors arrive via Westport-New Haven Airport or the larger Westchester County Airport, both roughly thirty minutes south, though many traveling from Manhattan or coastal Connecticut simply make the hour-long drive north through rolling Fairfield County countryside. The final miles into Ridgefield unfold along tree-canopied roads that wind past colonial-era stone walls and gracious estates, the landscape growing quieter and more pastoral as you approach the town center. From there, Ridgefield Golf Course sits tucked into the gentle hills just beyond Main Street's historic district, a discreet municipal gem that feels worlds removed from the urban corridor below.

FAQ
Common questions about Ridgefield
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Ridgefield has a Course Vaults score of 6.8 out of 10 based on 25 logged golfers.
Ridgefield was designed by George Fazio and Tom Fazio.
Yes. Ridgefield is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Ridgefield is 71.
Ridgefield plays 6,444 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Ridgefield is 129.




