7 Best Golf Courses near Burlington VT to Play This Year
If you are a golfer in New England, make sure you visit the best golf courses near Burlington VT. Burlington is on the western edge of Vermont on Lake Champlain and 40 miles south of the Canadian border. This might seem like a far drive, but the golf courses near Burlington VT will not disappoint.
Burlington is the most populated city in Vermont and rewards locals and tourists with fantastic golf courses.
It has public courses for average golfers like me and some pristine private courses that I hope to play. I encourage you to make the drive to experience the variety of golf courses near Burlington VT.
This guide will give you the highlights and links to the 7 best golf courses near Burlington VT. You can use this information to decide which one you want to play…or play them all!
And since this New England site covers food and golf, I’ll list a popular restaurant near the course. Just in case you want to grab food before (or after) a day of golf.
Golf Courses near Burlington VT
Burlington Country Club
Burlington CC is a private 18-hole championship course located in the downtown area. The course is always in great shape and challenging for golfers of all skill levels.
The course can be tricky because there isn’t a flat lie on the fairways, and the greens roll fast with undulations to test your putt-reading.
The course only plays 6400 yards from the back tees, but the layout makes it feel longer.
Address:
568 S Prospect St
Burlington, VT 05401
Phone: 802-864-4683
- Type of Course: Private
- Holes: 18
- Par: 71 | Slope: 132 | Rating: 69.8
- Amenities: Driving range, putting green, pro shop
- Food and/or dining options on site: Member’s only restaurant
My recommended local spot for Burgers and Craft Brew: The Farmhouse Tap and Grill (160 Bank St, Burlington, VT 05401)
Courses near Burlington VT: South Burlington
Vermont National Country Club
Vermont National is a Jack Nicklaus and Son-designed 18-hole championship course built on an old dairy farm. This is the only Nicklaus designed golf courses near Burlington VT.
This is a traditional country club where members enjoy golf, tennis, swimming, and pickleball amenities.
The course is in amazing shape and has views of Mount Mansfield, the Adirondacks, and Camels Hump.
Nicklaus and his son designed the course to have two different layouts on the front and back.
The front-9 play is links-style with rolling fairways and guarded greens. The back-9 utilizes the natural layout of the land with elevation changes and rock ledges.
Address:
1227 Dorset St
South Burlington, VT 05403
Phone: 802-864-7770
- Type of Course: Private
- Holes: 18
- Par: 72 | Slope: 120 | Rating: 66.1
- Amenities: Grass driving range, putting/chipping greens, pro shop
- Food and/or dining options on site: Grille Twelve 27 and Farmhouse Cafe
My recommended local spot for Chicken sandwiches/Burgers: Bliss Bee (1185 Shelburne Rd, South Burlington, VT 05403)
Golf Courses near Burlington VT: Essex Junction
The Links at Lang Farm
The Links at Lang Farm is an executive 18-hole course with twelve par-3s and six par-4s. The greens are fast but smooth, with different slopes and hills, making it tough to read the breaks.
This is one of the best executive golf courses near Burlington VT. The layout is fun and challenging for all levels of golfers, and with the par-4s, you do need to hit driver accurately.
The front nine holes are pretty wide open and relatively easy. The back nine holes have many elevation changes and are in and out of woods and tree areas, but the views and scenery are unreal.
Address:
39 Essex Way
Essex Junction, VT 05452
Phone: 802-878-0298
- Type of Course: Semi-Private
- Holes: 18
- Par: 60 | Slope: 97 | Rating: 59.3
- Amenities: Grass driving range, putting/chipping greens, pro shop
- Food and/or dining options on site: Snacks and drinks
My recommended local spot for Pizza and Italian: Hoagie’s Pizza & Pasta (112 Center Rd, Essex Junction, VT 05452)
Golf Courses near Burlington VT: St. George
Rocky Ridge Golf Club
Rocky Ridge GC is an 18-hole championship course that offers the amenities of a private club to the public.
You can use the locker rooms when you play, and the clubhouse is top-notch with outdoor seating, drinks, and food.
The course is quirky and will challenge you to hit accurate shots with all your clubs.
As the name says, rocky ridges and sloped greens are on almost every hole. Landing your approach shots on the green and getting them to stay is a fun challenge.
Address:
7470 Rte 116
St George, VT 05495
Phone: 802-482-2191
Book a tee time | Scorecard | Rates
- Type of Course: Semi-Private
- Holes: 18
- Par: 72 | Slope: 122 | Rating: 69
- Amenities: Driving range, 2 putting greens, locker rooms, Pro Shop, Club rentals
- Food and/or dining options on site: Clubhouse Restaurant
My recommended local spot for Pizza, Sandwiches, and Cajun food: Good Times Cafe (10805 Rte 116, Hinesburg, VT 05461)
Golf Courses near Burlington VT: Shelburne
Kwiniaska Golf Club
Kwiniaska is an 18-hole semi-private course within the Green Mountains and Adirondacks.
The course has a fantastic practice facility with Toptracer technology, putting/chipping greens, and a 90-yard imitation fairway to practice your wedges like you are on an actual course.
The layout of the championship course is straight and narrow, with some undulations on the fairways and greens.
There is water on eight of the holes and sand traps sprinkled throughout to keep you honest.
Address:
5531 Spear St
Shelburne, VT 05482
Phone: 802-985-3672
Call for a tee time | Scorecard | Rates
- Type of Course: Semi-Private
- Holes: 18
- Par: 70 | Slope: 113 | Rating: 65.1
- Amenities: The Kwini Club
- Food and/or dining options on site: The Pub
My recommended local spot for Wings and Brews: Shelburne Tap House (2989 Shelburne Rd, Shelburne, VT 05482)
Golf Courses near Burlington VT: Williston
Williston Country Club
Williston CC is a tree-lined 18-hole course with mountain views and great value for the price. Paying the daily rate is for “*All you can play,” so you can get some bonus golf out of your visit if you have time.
The course is short but challenging; you must carefully plan your shots. The fairways have trees running up and down both sides but are pretty wide, so you can still score low.
There are some water hazards and a lot of sand traps with a few huge bunkers that you don’t want to visit.
Address:
424 Golf Course Rd
Williston, VT 05495
Phone: 802-878-3747
Call for a tee time | Scorecard | Rates
- Type of Course: Semi-Private
- Holes: 18
- Par: 71 | Slope: 125 | Rating: 68.3
- Amenities: Putting green, Pro Shop
- Food and/or dining options on site: Old Duffer’s Tavern
My recommended local spot for Diner food: JP’s Restaurant & Deli (39 River Rd, Essex Junction, VT 05452)
Catamount Country Club
Catamount CC is a semi-private 9-hole course full of scenery and wildlife. The layout of the course is open, with a few trees, some pot bunkers, and some interesting water hazards.
The signature holes are the par-3 6th and par-4 8th. Both are protected by ponds in the front of the greens. It is almost like hitting to an island green and is a cool challenge for approach shots.
Address:
1400 Mountain View Rd
Williston, VT 05495
Phone: 802-878-7227
Call for a tee time | Scorecard | Rates
- Type of Course: Semi-Private
- Holes: 9
- Par: 35 | Slope: 116 | Rating: 32
- Amenities: Driving range, putting/chipping green
My recommended local spot for Breakfast: Chef’s Corner (300 Cornerstone Dr, Williston, VT 05495)
Those are the 7 best golf courses near Burlington VT. I hope you make the trip up to enjoy the courses and the amazing scenery of playing in the mountains!
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