Sunset Hill Golf Club
| Club information | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 41°27′06″N 73°23′08″W / 41.451649°N 73.385635°W |
| Location | Brookfield, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Established | 1936 |
| Type | Public |
| Total holes | 9 |
| Website | sunsethillgolfclub.com |
| Designed by | Gene Sarazen |
| Par | 35 |
| Length | 2,358 yards (2,156 m) |
| Course rating | 31.3 |
| Slope rating | 100 |
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]
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
- ^ Wrenn, Philip (May 30, 1941). "TEE AND GREEN". The New Yorker. Retrieved June 3, 2021.
- ^ "Brookfield Museum and Historical Society An Extended Learning and Research Center". Brookfield Museum and Historical Society. Retrieved June 3, 2021.
- ^ Brown, Pamela (November 16, 2009). "No shortage of golf choices in region". The News-Times. Retrieved June 3, 2021.
- ^ "Sunset Hill Golf Club NBC GolfPass". Golf Channel. Retrieved June 3, 2021.
- ^ Dougherty, Mike (July 13, 2018). "Play 9: Sunset Hill Golf Club". Lohud. Retrieved June 3, 2021.