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Hardest Golf Courses in New Haven, Connecticut

The 25 most challenging golf courses in New Haven, Connecticut, ranked by maximum slope rating. Tee-by-tee yardage, slope, and course rating for every course.

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Ranked list of hardest golf courses in New Haven

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1
Great River Golf Club
Milford
148
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Yale Golf Course
New Haven
146
3
Western Hills Golf Course
Waterbury
138
4
Country Club Of Waterbury
Waterbury
135
5
Woodhaven Country Club
Bethany
134
6
Race Brook Country Club
Orange
134
7
Orchards Golf Course
Milford
134
8
Madison Country Club
Madison
134
9
New Haven Country Club
Hamden
134
10
Grassy Hill Country Club
Orange
134
11
Laurel View Country Club
Hamden
132
12
Wallingford Country Club
Wallingford
131
13
Alling Memorial Golf Course
New Haven
131
14
Orange Hills Country Club
Orange
130
15
Pine Orchard Yacht & Country Club
Branford
130
16
East Mountain Golf Course
Waterbury
128
17
Farms Country Club
Wallingford
128
18
Highfield Club
Middlebury
127
19
Hop Brook Golf Course
Naugatuck
127
20
Tradition Golf Club at Wallingford
Wallingford
123
21
Twin Lakes Golf Course
North Branford
123
22
Farmingbury Hills Golf Course
Wolcott
123
23
Pomperaug Golf Club
Southbury
117
24
Highland Greens Golf Course
Prospect
114
25
Sleeping Giant Golf Course
Hamden
104

New Haven Golf Course Rankings FAQ

What is the hardest golf course in New Haven, Connecticut?

Great River Golf Club in Milford is currently the hardest golf course in New Haven based on slope (slope rating 148).

How many ranked golf courses are in New Haven, Connecticut?

38 golf courses in New Haven are catalogued in Stymie's directory. This ranking page shows the top 25 by slope.

How are the rankings calculated?

Rankings use the USGA slope rating from each course's most difficult tee set. Slope measures relative difficulty for a bogey golfer versus a scratch golfer, on a scale from 55 (easiest) to 155 (most challenging). A slope of 113 is average.

Can I book a tee time at these New Haven courses?

Yes. Each course name links to its Stymie page with scorecard, reviews, architect info, and booking options. Set a tee time alert to be notified when availability opens.