Sherwood Island State Park

A nice open park course. No elevation changes, but some holes with lots of distance. This is where I take new players, so they don't get frustrated hitting trees at Bridgeport or Cranbury. This course ... show more ›

A nice open park course. No elevation changes, but some holes with lots of distance. This is where I take new players, so they don't get frustrated hitting trees at Bridgeport or Cranbury. This course is unplayable on summer weekends due to picnickers, but it's a great course for the other 3 seasons.

I am barely an intermediate DGer, but I think this is a great course for both recreational and skilled players. Mostly flat, and relatively open, the course still manages to mix things up with some we ... show more ›

I am barely an intermediate DGer, but I think this is a great course for both recreational and skilled players. Mostly flat, and relatively open, the course still manages to mix things up with some well placed trees, hills, Ohs, and hole lengths from 200 - 700 ft. The course map is great, and signage at each hole is fantastic. Anyone will tell you, don't play here in the summer. Sherwood Island is a beautiful park, and the course spans over many a picnic area.

LIKES
- Signage
- Views (Beautiful sunsets)
- Layout
- Wind creates a challenge
- Traversing the flat terrain is easy on younger and older players
- Nice baskets
_ Practice basket

DISLIKES
- No "Next Tee markers
- "natural tee boxes" cause confusion / are a little dangerous due to some small rocks, roots, and ditches
- Long grass
- Unable to play in the Summer

A new course, long and mostly open, but still challenging line needed to make good! Mostly flat...but the changes in elevation are utilized very strategically. New tee signs are great, and sometime ... show more ›

A new course, long and mostly open, but still challenging line needed to make good! Mostly flat...but the changes in elevation are utilized very strategically. New tee signs are great, and sometime soon, tees will be improved from the natural earth. This course is a work in progress, but there is nothing like it in Connecticut. It is just awesome, you can really let loose here, and still has room for improvement reaching "really" awesome status!! Go play and see..there is a fee for entry into the State Park after Memorial Day until Labor Day. Meet up at the commuter lot outside the Park, but still, a day, or season pass is worthwhile!

A course with a good deal of potential. I played this course in October, after all of the beach-going families had left for the season. With it wide open and empty it was a fun round. Long fairways ... show more ›

A course with a good deal of potential. I played this course in October, after all of the beach-going families had left for the season. With it wide open and empty it was a fun round. Long fairways, interesting bends, and good pin placements. However, there are no permanent teeboxes or signs so there is room for improvement. I would NOT try and play this on a warm weekend.