Looking to play the best golf courses in Connecticut? GolfReviewsGuide.com picks out the top courses to play in Connecticut.

Our top courses for the state of Connecticut included a few designed by noted golf course architects.

Ree Jones, Walter Travis, and Robert Trent Jones Sr. are three names that are included in one or more of the United States courses below.

Our list begins with the North Course at the Lake of Isles golfing facility, the recent 2005 creation of Ree Jones which is among the best golf courses in Connecticut.

1. Lake of Isles – North Course

The Lake of Isles golf courses feature two courses located near the Rhode Island/Connecticut border in the south of Connecticut.

The South Course is a private course while the North Course is a lot more friendly for tourists as it is a public venue.

Having opened in 2005 with the design work of Ree Jones and Bryce Swanson, the course is a par-72 affair at 7,279 yards.

The North Course has received loads of accolades over the years and golfers can expect a lot of elevation changes while playing this course and a fair amount of pressure-filled shots involving forced carries.

2. Connecticut National Golf Club

The Connecticut National Golf Club opened in 1994. The club has a par-71 course at a pretty short length of just 6,169 yards.

This is a semi-private golfing facility, meaning there is some public access available.

Originally named the Putnam Country Club, Mark Mungen performed a redesign earlier this century.

When playing this course, golfers should expect undulating greens, frequent changes in elevation, and possible wildlife sightings. The facilities include two practice greens, a driving range, and a restaurant and bar.

3. The Stanwich Club

Located in the Greenwich, Connecticut area, the Stanwich Club‘s golf course opened in 1964.

It was designed by William and David Gordon, a father-and-son team and today it plays as a first-class par-72 course at a decent length of 7,445 yards.

This private course, which is set amidst colorful deciduous foliage, has some fast-putting greens.

Expect, a difficult course, one where you might want to rely on a caddy’s advice as you negotiate your way through lengthy tree-lined fairways.

4. Round Hill Club

The Round Hill Club‘s golf course is a historic course in Connecticut. It opened in 1924, it is a par-71 at a length of 6,740 yards.

A private course, it was originally designed by Walter Travis. Robert Trent Jones Sr., a famous golf course architect from the last century, performed a couple of updates in the 1950s and 1960s.

5. Guilford Lakes Golf Club

The Guilford Lakes Golf Club‘s course is a good pick if you want to try a user-approved course in the state of Connecticut.

Located near Guilford, this course opened in 1999 following the design of Al Zikorus.

It is stated as a public/municipal course and it was noted in Golf Digest’s for “Nine-hole-friendly golf courses.”

Expect an impeccably maintained short course that is par-3 for each of nine holes. You won’t be putting the driver to the test at this course as it is just 1,319 yards in length.