Topstone Golf Course

Topstone Golf Course is a municipal facility in South Windsor, Connecticut, designed by Al Zikorus and opened in 1995. The course serves the Hartford metropolitan area and represents a generation of public golf development that emerged in Connecticut during the 1990s, when municipalities invested in accessible championship-length layouts to meet growing demand for affordable daily-fee golf. The property features rolling terrain characteristic of the Connecticut River Valley region, with elevation changes that provide natural definition to the routing. Zikorus incorporated wooded corridors, water features, and strategic bunkering across the layout, creating variety in hole character while maintaining playability for a broad range of golfers. The design balances risk-reward opportunities with recovery options, a common approach for municipal courses that accommodate high rounds of play. Topstone operates as a town-owned facility and has established itself as a regular venue for regional amateur competitions and local club championships. The course serves both South Windsor residents and visitors from throughout the Hartford area, functioning as a community golf hub with practice facilities and instructional programs. Its location near Interstate 91 makes it accessible to golfers traveling through central Connecticut. The course reflects the practical design philosophy of its era—providing length and challenge for competitive players while remaining approachable for recreational golfers, all within the operational constraints of a public facility that prioritizes pace of play and turf maintenance efficiency.