
White Course
Tunxis Plantation Country Club

About this course
The White Course at Tunxis Plantation Country Club in Farmington, Connecticut, is a municipal facility designed by Al Zikorus and opened in 1962. Zikorus, a regional architect active in the mid-20th century, created a layout that serves the public golf market in the Hartford area. The course operates as part of a larger complex that includes multiple eighteen-hole layouts, making Tunxis one of the more substantial municipal golf operations in Connecticut. The White Course plays across rolling terrain characteristic of the Farmington River valley region, with mature tree-lined fairways and traditional parkland features. The routing incorporates elevation changes and natural contours that provide variety in shot-making demands. Water comes into play on several holes, and the bunkering reflects the straightforward design principles common to accessible public courses of its era. The layout measures around 6,500 yards from the back tees, offering a fair test for a range of skill levels. Tunxis Plantation serves a diverse membership and daily-fee clientele, functioning as a community golf resource in the greater Hartford metropolitan area. The facility's multiple courses allow it to accommodate high play volumes while maintaining reasonable pace and conditioning. The White Course remains a steady option for Connecticut golfers seeking traditional parkland golf in a public setting, with its longevity reflecting its role in the regional golf landscape.
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
- Farmington, CT, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1994
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Al Zikorus
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,638 yards
- Difficulty
- 71.3/124
- Course Vaults score
- 6.4
Getting there
The journey to Tunxis Plantation Country Club begins at Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks, a straightforward thirty-minute drive south through the rolling farmland and wooded hills of the Farmington River Valley. The route traces Connecticut's quiet western corridor, where suburban Hartford gives way to the pastoral character of Farmington - a town of colonial greens and stone walls that has retained its New England restraint. As Route 4 bends west toward the Metacomet Ridge, the entrance to Tunxis appears along a tree-lined stretch, its understated signage befitting a municipal facility that has quietly earned a reputation far beyond its public accessibility.

FAQ
Common questions about White at Tunxis Plantation Country Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
White at Tunxis Plantation Country Club has a Course Vaults score of 6.4 out of 10 based on 19 logged golfers.
White was designed by Al Zikorus.
Yes. White at Tunxis Plantation Country Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at White is 72.
White plays 6,638 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at White is 124.




