R.J. Ross

Hartford, CT

Goodwin Golf Course features the 18-hole South Course which plays to a par of 70 in Hartford, Connecticut. This municipal course was designed by Robert J. Ross and opened in 1937, with more recent renovations completed by Ray Hearn in 2016. The parkland property also includes a separate nine-hole North Course and a full driving range. The South Course at Goodwin Park emphasizes ball flight control and strategic decision-making. The layout features undulating fairways and greens protected by multiple bunkers, with views of the Hartford skyline from several points on the property. Water hazards are in play on several holes, including the downhill opening par 5. The course is situated within a historic city park that has hosted golf for over a century.

Meriden, CT

Hunter Golf Club is a public 18 hole course in Meriden, Connecticut. The original layout was designed by R.J. Ross and opened in 1929, followed by a major makeover by Al Zikoris in 1988. It plays to a par of 71. The course offers views of the surrounding trap rock ridges and Castle Craig. It has hosted several state amateur championships over the years. The fifth hole provides a particularly scenic vantage point of the local park. The property includes a practice facility and a clubhouse restaurant.