Silvermine Golf Club

Silvermine Golf Club's Sier Hill course sits in the Litchfield Hills of northwestern Connecticut, a region characterized by rolling woodland terrain and New England stone walls. John E. Warner designed the layout, which occupies elevated ground that provides natural contours and elevation changes typical of the area's topography. The course name reflects this hillside setting, where golfers navigate terrain that rises and falls through mature hardwood forests. The routing takes advantage of the property's natural features, with holes that move through corridors of trees and across slopes that create uneven lies and strategic angles. Stone outcroppings and seasonal streams come into play on several holes, remnants of the glacial geology common to this part of Connecticut. The design requires thoughtful club selection and course management, as the hilly terrain affects both distance control and shot shaping. Silvermine Golf Club operates as a private facility serving the Norfolk area and broader Litchfield County community. The club maintains a traditional New England golf culture, with the course serving as the centerpiece of member activity during the region's relatively short playing season. The property's elevation and inland location mean conditions can vary significantly from spring through fall, with the course playing firm and fast during summer months.