Rolling Meadows Country Club

Rolling Meadows Country Club occupies gently rolling terrain in Ellington, a town in north-central Connecticut between Hartford and the Massachusetts border. The course was designed by Al Zikorus, a regional architect active in the Northeast during the mid-to-late twentieth century who created several layouts across Connecticut and neighboring states. His work typically emphasizes playability for a range of skill levels while incorporating the natural contours of New England farmland and woodland settings. The routing at Rolling Meadows moves through a landscape characteristic of this part of Connecticut—open meadow areas punctuated by mature trees, with elevation changes that are moderate rather than severe. The design takes advantage of these natural rolls to create variety in stance and approach angles without requiring excessive walking. Water features and bunker placements provide strategic interest on several holes, though the overall character leans toward accessible rather than penal golf. As a country club in a smaller Connecticut community, Rolling Meadows serves primarily as a social and recreational hub for local members and their families. The club offers the traditional amenities associated with private membership facilities in the region, including dining and event spaces that complement the golf course. The setting provides a quiet, pastoral atmosphere typical of Connecticut's quieter towns, removed from the more densely developed areas closer to Hartford or the coast.