
Stonybrook Course
Stonybrook Golf Course


About this course
Stonybrook Golf Course sits in the rolling hills of Litchfield County in northwestern Connecticut, a region known for its rural character and forested terrain. The course was designed by Al Zikorus, a regional architect active in the Northeast during the mid-to-late twentieth century who worked on numerous public and semi-private facilities across New England and New York. His designs typically emphasized playability for a range of skill levels while working within the natural contours and vegetation of each site. The layout at Stonybrook reflects the area's topography, with elevation changes and wooded corridors that define individual holes. Litchfield County's landscape features a mix of hardwood forests, stone walls, and open meadows, elements that often appear in courses built in this part of Connecticut. The routing likely takes advantage of natural slopes and requires golfers to manage uneven lies and approach shots to greens set at varying elevations. As a public facility, Stonybrook serves local golfers and visitors exploring the Litchfield area, which includes historic town centers and scenic countryside. The course provides a straightforward test of golf without extensive modern amenities or tournament pedigree, focusing instead on accessibility and the enjoyment of playing through a classic New England setting. Conditioning and pace of play reflect typical standards for regional public courses in Connecticut.
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
- Litchfield, CT, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1955
- Holes
- 9
- Designer
- Al Zikorus
- Par
- 35
- Length
- 2,996 yards
- Difficulty
- 37.1/127
- Course Vaults score
- 6.4
Getting there
The journey to Stonybrook Golf Course begins at Bradley International Airport in Hartford, roughly forty minutes south, though New York's regional airports serve as viable alternatives for those approaching from the metro corridor. The drive northwest traces Connecticut Route 8 as it climbs into the Litchfield Hills, where the landscape shifts from suburban sprawl to rolling woodland and colonial-era stone walls. The final miles wind through the quiet town of Litchfield itself - a postcard of white-steepled New England charm - before arriving at Stonybrook's understated entrance, where the course unfolds across meadows and hardwood forest with the unhurried grace of classic Connecticut countryside.

FAQ
Common questions about Stonybrook
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Stonybrook has a Course Vaults score of 6.4 out of 10 based on 12 logged golfers.
Stonybrook was designed by Al Zikorus.
Yes. Stonybrook is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Stonybrook is 35.
Stonybrook plays 2,996 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Stonybrook is 127.




