Richter Park Golf Course

100 Aunt Hack Rd, Danbury, CT 06811, USA

Address:	100 Aunt Hack Rd, Danbury, CT 06811, USA
Phone:	+1 203-792-2550
Site:	richterpark.com
Rating:	3.9
Working:	6AM–6PM 6AM–6PM 6AM–6PM 6AM–6PM 6AM–6PM 6AM–6PM 6AM–6PM

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Robert Mcfarland

Ive played at Richter Park many times over the years, but today marked what may very well be the last time Ill play this course. At a standard rate of $49 for 18 plus a cart, one would expect this course to be a cut above municipal courses and for the condition of the course to warrant the price. In its prime, Richter delivered on the prices they charged, but it seems like time is taking its toll on this course and little is being done to stop it. Allow me to dive into the details I took issue with: 1. Greens: while most New England courses sustain some damage over the winter, especially to the greens, the state of the greens today was horrid. Bare patches abound, causing putts to jump from their lines, but I think the worst part is that the grass used on the greens is not uniform, as if bare patches are being repaired by using a different grass as the rest of the green. You can tell by the color and grain from a few feet away, and this textural difference also affects puts. In years past, fringe lines where crisp and clean but now, they are jagged in places. 2. Fairways: I will admit that as Im writing this, the area has had about a weeks worth of rain showers. Not a steady rain but on and off throughout the week. However, the drainage on many holes is dreadful. There where many spots that where covered in standing water, and the fairways that werent might as well have been. Iron shots get very little to no bounce, and if your shot is not perfect, you run the risk of hitting a glob of mud high into the air as you watch your ball go half the distance it should. There where also little sinkhole type depressions on one of the fairways. All in all the fairways Where just in bad shape. Others: the rough surrounding the fairways was not anywhere close to being cut uniformly, and one will find various types of weeds growing in patches in the rough such as clovers. While I was pleased with the upkeep of the sand in the bunkers, the edges of those where neither crisp nor clean. The cartpaths are also in need of repair, as there are many bumps and potholes. They have adequate stations to refill seeds for divot repair, but our cart didnt have a bottle for them on it! How can I reseed a divot if i dont have the seed bottle on the cart you provided? If the management reads this, I hope they take a trip to Candlewood Valley Country Club and take notes, as that course was once in terrible shape but recently has been turning around. If youre considering this course, I highly recommend passing and going to Candlewood. Similar prices, much better upkeep, and more straight forward play.

Robert Ballot

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

A Private User

I have played Richter a number of times the last few years and most recently in April and May of 2012. Like many local courses, Richter struggled through an awful winter in 2011. Many greens were damaged and the course conditions were not the best. I was surprised at the improvement this Spring. The greens were challenging and in much better condition. I played in four hours or less each time and the staff was polite and professional. The rates have also come down making Richter more attractive to out-of -state golfers. I will recommend it to friends.

A Private User

Update 07/01/2011 - Raised prices and course has been in horrible shape. Stay away if your not a danbury resident. Arrogance at its worst. Six hour rounds for 95 dollars. If you willing to pay that price Centennial is the place, professionally run and worth the dollars. Looking for great round for your money cant beat the Links at Union Vale. They treat you like they want you to be there.

A Private User

A unique, scenic and devilishly challenging track for all skills. Most courses have 1 or 2 signature holes. Richter has at least 6. Blind shots, dizzying downhill drives, shots over the lake, even quicksand! A lot to love. Its my favorite course in the NY area, and Ive played Bethpage Black, Yale U, Pine Hollow, Engineers, Fresh Meadow and lots of other top clubs. Richter rules.

천태산

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A Private User

Rip off for non-residents. Not worth the fees. Long rounds, poor customer service. Better golf courses in area that know how to treat you right and have 41/2 hour rounds. You can only hope that bad economic times makes this group humble.

Sal DeFini

Great golf on a course in great shape. a few greens have some dead spots though.

Peter Kaytes

Great spot, views, service and food

George Richardson

I love this course, well kept.

Darrell Wilder

Absolutely Spectacular!!!!

John Hawley

Great course!

03 tiger Rosario

Beautiful