
Rockrimmon Course
Rockrimmon Country Club


About this course
Rockrimmon Country Club sits in Stamford's northern residential neighborhoods, a Robert Trent Jones Sr. design that opened in the early 1960s during the architect's most prolific period. Jones brought his characteristic design philosophy to the rolling Connecticut terrain, creating a layout that emphasizes strategic bunkering, elevated greens, and the kind of heroic shot-making opportunities that defined his work throughout the Northeast. The course occupies wooded, undulating property typical of Fairfield County's inland geography, where elevation changes and mature tree corridors shape both the routing and playing strategy. The design reflects Jones's preference for visual intimidation balanced with playable options for members of varying skill levels. Greens are typically large and contoured, protected by deep bunkers that frame approach shots and demand precision with short irons and wedges. Water features appear selectively, and the routing takes advantage of natural ridges and valleys to create variety in hole character. Par threes require carries over hazards or to elevated surfaces, while the longer two-shot holes often present risk-reward decisions off the tee. Rockrimmon operates as a traditional private country club serving Stamford's residential community, with a membership focused on family recreation and social activities alongside golf. The club maintains the classic amenities expected of mid-century Connecticut country clubs, including tennis facilities and a clubhouse that serves as a gathering place for members. The course itself remains a well-preserved example of Jones's suburban country club work from an era when he was shaping golf architecture across the region.
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.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in CT
Quick facts
- Location
- Stamford, CT, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1949
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Robert Trent Jones Sr.
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,786 yards
- Difficulty
- 73.1/133
- Course Vaults score
- 8.0
Getting there
Most arrivals to Rockrimmon Country Club begin at Westchester County Airport in White Plains, a discreet twenty-minute drive north through leafy Fairfield County backroads, though many members fly commercial through LaGuardia or private through Teterboro before making the short run up I-95 into Connecticut. The final approach peels away from the interstate into Stamford's wooded northern hills, where the suburban grid gives way to winding lanes and stone walls that feel decidedly more Greenwich than city. Rockrimmon sits tucked into this quiet enclave, its understated entrance revealing little of the rolling terrain beyond - a fitting arrival for one of lower Fairfield County's most private sanctuaries.

FAQ
Common questions about Rockrimmon
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Rockrimmon has a Course Vaults score of 8.0 out of 10 based on 20 logged golfers.
Rockrimmon was designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr..
Rockrimmon is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Rockrimmon is 72.
Rockrimmon plays 6,786 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Rockrimmon is 133.


