Sunset Hill Golf Club Explained

Golf Facility Name:Sunset Hill Golf Club
Pushpin Map:USA#USA Connecticut
Pushpin Relief:1
Coordinates:41.4516°N -73.3856°W
Type:Public
Holes:9
Website:sunsethillgolfclub.com
Designer1:Gene Sarazen
Par1:35
Rating1:31.3
Slope1:100

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.

Notes and References

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