WESTERN HILLS GOLF COURSE
🇺🇸 Waterbury, CT, USA
Designed by Al Zikorus, Bill Gordon, Stephen Kay


Western Hills, a Waterbury landmark, bears witness to a golden age of public golf, a testament to accessibility that endures today. Carved from the rolling hills just north of the city's industrial heart, the course presents a classic parkland experience. Mature hardwoods frame generous fairways, but wayward shots are penalized by thick rough and strategically placed bunkers, favoring a controlled, thoughtful approach over brute force, along with challenging blind shots.
Designed by Geoffrey Cornish in 1969, the layout is a traditional test for players of all abilities. While it hasn't hosted major championships, Western Hills remains a beloved course for local golfers and is a frequent site for area amateur events.
Western Hills, though not internationally renowned, holds a special place in the region's golfing landscape. It represents a commitment to providing quality golf at an affordable price, a legacy that has fostered a loyal and diverse community of players for over half a century, where the hotdog at the turn is a must-have and member games are the stuff of local legend.
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Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Western Hills at Western Hills Golf Course has a Course Vaults score of 6.7 out of 10 based on 4 explicit golfer ratings.
Western Hills was designed by Al Zikorus, Bill Gordon, and Stephen Kay.
Yes. Western Hills at Western Hills Golf Course is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Western Hills is 72.
Western Hills plays 6,359 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Western Hills is 138.