Robert Ballot

Review of Richter Park Golf Course

RICHTER PARK GOLF CLUB

RICHTER PARK GOLF CLUB
Danbury, Ct.

Terrain: Hills / Wetlands
Price: $$$
State Park
Driving Range: No
Opened: 1970
Architect: Edward Ryder
Lodging: No

SCORECARD
Par 71
Blue 6774 Yards, Slope 139, Rating 73.6
White 6304 Yards, Slope 136, Rating 71.6
Gold 5531 Yards, Slope 129, Rating 72.9
Red 5114 Yards, Slope 124, Rating 70.7

SNAPSHOTS
Along with Bethpage Black and Torrey Pines, one of the crown jewels of the state park systems

Incredible variety of holes, with elevated tees, lakes, crooked hills, and, if that s not enough geological diversity, quicksand

An aesthetic banquet

Only the greens and their public-course pace give any indication that this is, indeed, anything other than a course designed for golf elitists

Water available to your golf ball on 14 of the 18 holes

The two par 3s on the front side require long water carries

You don t need to drive around in your car for a day with the fall foliage if you play here

Several blind tee shots particularly on the front 9

BEYOND THE WHITE STAKES
Brewskies: Molly Darcy s, Pub (2.2 miles)

Sundae Golfer: Double Twister (4.9 miles)

Fine Dining: Augies Italian (5.7 miles)

Worth a Detour: Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, Ridgefield (11.2 miles)

Splash! Squantz Pond Squantz Pond State Park, New Fairfield (9.8 miles)

Native: Ken Green, 5-time winner on the PGA Tour