Fairfield, Connecticut · Connecticut
H. Smith Richardson Golf Course
The town built it in the early 1970s on land the Vicks Chemical president contributed: big undulating greens, and high views on the back nine.
- 18Holes
- 72Par
- 6,676Yards
- FairfieldLocation
About H. Smith Richardson Golf Course
The course calls itself "Smith" for short. It is the Town of Fairfield's 18, on Morehouse Highway. It is a par 72/73 from three sets of tees, 5,311 to 6,704 yards. The course site tells you what to expect: holes that go uphill and downhill, short and long, straight and dogleg, wind to account for, and large, undulating greens that take a good read. The Fairfield Museum says the back nine has some of the highest views in town, and the course has a reputation for testing better players. Map data counts 97 bunkers and water on seven holes.
The land came from H. Smith Richardson, president of the Vicks Chemical Company. The town acquired a 271-acre tract from the family in 1966; the neighboring conservation land had been farmed since at least the 1700s. About 153 acres became the golf course and 88 became the Grace Richardson Conservation Area, named for his wife. The town built the course in the early 1970s, and First Selectman John Sullivan, who didn't play golf, hit the first ball. Mickey Homa, who had played in nine national opens and five PGA Championships, was the pro from opening day until he retired in 1995.
The town also runs the Carl Dickman Par 3 a few hundred yards from Long Island Sound, if you want something short.
It's one of 4 courses in Fairfield on Yoink, and the closest alternative is Carl Dickman Par 3, about 2 miles away — handy when your first choice is booked solid.
What it's like to play H. Smith Richardson Golf Course
You'll carry water off the tee or into the green on 5 holes. It's a sand-heavy layout, with about 97 bunkers. A creek or river runs through the property and comes into play on 6 holes.
Course character from OpenStreetMap contributors' survey data (ODbL).
Booking a tee time at H. Smith Richardson Golf Course
Tee times are online only at hsrgolf.com, with no phone reservations. Fairfield residents with a Golf ID or season pass (and non-resident pass holders) can book 7 days out starting at 5 a.m.; everyone else gets 6 days, also from 5 a.m. (town policy approved January 2025). A credit card holds the time, weekend and holiday times before 11 a.m. cannot be cancelled, and you need to check in 20 minutes before your time.
Booking window and green fees at H. Smith Richardson Golf Course
Green fees. For 18 holes, most tee times on the booking page were listed at $54 to $64, and the middle price was $64. That's from 199 tee times dated Sep 23 to Oct 4, 2026. Prices change with the season, the day and the time, and can differ for residents. Whether a cart is included depends on the course.
How to get a tee time at H. Smith Richardson Golf Course
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Golf courses near H. Smith Richardson Golf Course
- Carl Dickman Par 3 · Fairfield · 2 mi
- Fairchild Wheeler Golf Course - Red Course · Fairfield · 4 mi
- Longshore Golf Course · Westport · 5 mi
- Fairchild Wheeler Golf - Black Course · Fairfield · 5 mi
- Oak Hills Park Golf Course · Norwalk · 8 mi
- Tashua Knolls Golf Course · Trumbull · 8 mi
- Blackhawk Country Club · Stratford · 11 mi
- Orchards Golf Course · Milford · 12 mi
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H. Smith Richardson Golf Course FAQ
Where is H. Smith Richardson Golf Course?
H. Smith Richardson Golf Course is in Fairfield, Connecticut, in the Connecticut area — about 2 miles from Carl Dickman Par 3.
Who designed H. Smith Richardson Golf Course?
H. Smith Richardson Golf Course was designed by Hal Purdy (1972) and Stephen Kay (directory listing).
Is H. Smith Richardson Golf Course open to the public?
H. Smith Richardson Golf Course is municipal (Town of Fairfield), run by Town of Fairfield Golf Commission.
Can you walk H. Smith Richardson Golf Course?
Walking allowed with pull carts; riding carts when conditions permit.
How much does it cost to play H. Smith Richardson Golf Course?
For 18 holes, most tee times Yoink saw on the booking page were listed at $54 to $64 (middle price $64), from 199 tee times dated Sep 23 to Oct 4, 2026. Prices vary by day, time, season and residency.
How many holes is H. Smith Richardson Golf Course, and what's par?
H. Smith Richardson Golf Course is an 18-hole regulation course: 18 holes, par 72, 6,676 yards.
How do I get a tee time at H. Smith Richardson Golf Course when it's booked up?
Set a watch for H. Smith Richardson Golf Course in Yoink with your date, time window and group size. Yoink monitors the course's tee sheet and alerts you the moment a matching time opens, including cancellations. You book directly with the course.
What golf courses are near H. Smith Richardson Golf Course?
Nearby options include Carl Dickman Par 3, Fairchild Wheeler Golf Course - Red Course and Longshore Golf Course. Yoink watches 51 courses in the Connecticut area.
Sources
Facts on this page come from these pages, checked 2026-09-28. Rates and booking rules change, so confirm with the course.
- hsrgolf.com · official
- fairfieldmuseum.omeka.net · media
- hsrgolf.com · government
- fairfieldct.gov · government
- golfpass.com · directory
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