
Sunset Hill Course
Sunset Hill Golf Club
About this course
Sunset Hill Golf Club in Brookfield, Connecticut, occupies a distinctive place in American golf history as one of the few courses designed by Gene Sarazen, the Hall of Fame professional who won all four major championships during his career. Sarazen, better known for his playing accomplishments than his architectural work, brought a competitor's perspective to the layout. The course reflects the rolling terrain characteristic of western Connecticut's Housatonic Valley region, where elevation changes and natural contours shape the playing experience. The routing takes advantage of the property's wooded hillsides and open meadow areas, creating variety in both setting and shot requirements. Fairways move through mature hardwood forests and across more exposed upland sections, with the topography influencing club selection and strategy throughout the round. The design emphasizes playability while incorporating enough challenge to test accomplished golfers, a balance consistent with Sarazen's practical approach to the game. Sunset Hill operates as a private club serving the Brookfield community and surrounding Fairfield County area. The course provides a traditional country club experience in a region of Connecticut known for its concentration of golf facilities, situated roughly midway between New York City and the Massachusetts border. The layout remains relatively true to Sarazen's original design intent, offering members a course that reflects mid-twentieth-century American golf architecture shaped by one of the era's most accomplished players.
Quick facts
- Location
- Brookfield, CT, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1936
- Designer
- Gene Sarazen
- Holes
- 9
- Par
- 35
- Length
- 2,358 yards
- Difficulty
- 31.6/107
Getting there
Sunset Hill Golf Club sits within easy reach of the New York metropolitan corridor, accessible via a ninety-minute drive north from either LaGuardia (LGA) or Newark (EWR), or roughly two hours from Bradley International (BDL) in Hartford. The route unfolds through the gentle, wooded terrain of southwestern Connecticut, transitioning from the suburban sprawl of Fairfield County into the quieter, rolling landscape of Brookfield proper. Private aviation finds its closest option at Danbury Municipal Airport (DXO), a mere fifteen minutes from the clubhouse, offering a discreet alternative for those arriving by charter. The final miles wind through established residential neighborhoods and tree-lined country roads, where the club's understated entrance and manicured grounds emerge as a serene counterpoint to the bustle of the Northeast Corridor left behind.

FAQ
Common questions about Sunset Hill
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Sunset Hill was designed by Gene Sarazen.
Yes. Sunset Hill is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Sunset Hill is 35.
Sunset Hill plays 2,358 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Sunset Hill is 107.
Sunset Hill is a 9-hole course.


