Sunset Hill Golf Club

Sunset Hill Golf Club is a public golf course located at 13 Sunset Hill Road in Brookfield, Connecticut. The course was designed in 1936 by Gene Sarazen as a practice course for himself, to use while staying at his residence in Brookfield.[1] Sarazen began opening the course to the public in the late 1930s.[2]

Sunset Hill Golf Club
Club information
Sunset Hill Golf Club is located in the United States
Sunset Hill Golf Club
Sunset Hill Golf Club is located in Connecticut
Sunset Hill Golf Club
Coordinates41.451649°N 73.385635°W / 41.451649; -73.385635
LocationBrookfield, Connecticut, U.S.
Established1936 (1936)
TypePublic
Total holes9
Websitesunsethillgolfclub.com
Designed byGene Sarazen
Par35
Length2,358 yards (2,156 m)
Course rating31.3
Slope rating100
Overlooking the fairway for hole three

The course has three ponds and several additional hazards including a sand trap and multiple bunkers.[3] Walking is allowed on the course, and carts are made available as well.[4] The course has a small café serving food and alcoholic beverages, as well as a pro shop.[5] The course pro is Bob Dugan.

References

  1. Wrenn, Philip (May 30, 1941). "TEE AND GREEN". The New Yorker. Retrieved June 3, 2021.
  2. "Brookfield Museum and Historical Society An Extended Learning and Research Center". Brookfield Museum and Historical Society. Retrieved June 3, 2021.
  3. Brown, Pamela (November 16, 2009). "No shortage of golf choices in region". The News-Times. Retrieved June 3, 2021.
  4. "Sunset Hill Golf Club NBC GolfPass". Golf Channel. Retrieved June 3, 2021.
  5. Dougherty, Mike (July 13, 2018). "Play 9: Sunset Hill Golf Club". Lohud. Retrieved June 3, 2021.
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