Lyman Orchards Golf Club
Set on a working orchard that has been in the same family since 1741, Lyman Orchards offers 45 holes of public golf in central Connecticut. The lineup pairs a 1969 Robert Trent Jones senior par 72 with a 1994 Gary Player par 71 and a nine hole executive course.
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The verdict
Lyman Orchards is one of the most complete public golf destinations in Connecticut, and one of the most charming, set among the apple trees and pumpkin fields of a farm that has been in the Lyman family since 1741. The headline acts are a Robert Trent Jones senior course from 1969, a muscular par 72 of about 7,011 yards, and a Gary Player course from 1994, a tighter, more strategic par 71 of about 6,600 yards. A nine hole executive course rounds out the 45 holes.
For the traveling golfer it is a one stop destination with genuine variety: the Jones course rewards length and bold play, while the Player course demands precision around small greens and over its many bunkers. The orchard setting, complete with farm store and seasonal corn maze, makes it a relaxed and memorable base for a central Connecticut golf trip.
Lyman Orchards Golf Club at a glance
- Jones course
- 1969, RTJ senior, par 72
- Player course
- 1994, Gary Player, par 71
- Total
- 45 holes
- Jones yardage
- To about 7,011 yds
- Player yardage
- To about 6,600 yds
- Green fee
- From about 50 dollars
Designers, years, pars and yardages verified June 2026 from Lyman Orchards and leading course databases. The Robert Trent Jones senior course opened in 1969 as a par 72 of about 7,011 yards; the Gary Player course opened in 1994 as a par 71 of about 6,600 yards; a nine hole executive course completes the 45 holes. Indicative green fees run from roughly 50 dollars to about 92 or more for a peak 2026 weekend round and change by season and day, so always confirm directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
The Jones course is the bigger, bolder test, with rolling hills on the front nine, a string of doglegs on the back and water in play on much of the inward half. Its large greens and 40 plus bunkers reward the player who can carry trouble and control a long iron, and from the back tees it is a proper championship par 72.
The Player course is the strategist's choice, shorter but tighter, with small greens, more than 30 bunkers and white pines and hardwoods framing the fairways. Position off the tee and a sharp short game matter far more than length, and it makes a fine contrast to play alongside the Jones in the same trip.
Together the two big courses give a group plenty of reason to stay and play, and the executive nine and excellent practice facilities make Lyman a true golf center. The orchard backdrop, especially in fall, is unlike anywhere else in Connecticut golf.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Public daily fee; both championship courses and the executive nine open to all golfers by tee time |
| Green fee | From about 50 dollars to roughly 92 or more for a peak weekend, indicative 2026; rates vary by course, season, day and time |
| Booking | Book online or through the golf shop; reserve ahead for weekend mornings and the popular fall season |
| On the day | Carts available; walking welcome; full practice center, farm store and dining on site |
| Getting there | Middlefield, central Connecticut; about 25 minutes from Hartford and 30 minutes from New Haven |
| Best months | Spring through late fall; the orchard and foliage make September and October especially scenic |
Access and fees verified June 2026; daily fee pricing changes by course, season and demand, so always confirm the current green fee and availability directly before booking. To book a round through a partner, use our trip desk to check tee time availability.
Where to stay nearby
Lyman Orchards sits between Hartford and New Haven, so a golf trip here can use the hotels and dining of either city or the country inns of the central Connecticut hills. The farm itself, with its store and seasonal attractions, adds a family friendly dimension for mixed groups.
For a wider Connecticut and New England golf tour, Lyman pairs well with the dramatic Seth Raynor template holes of Yale Golf Course in New Haven, and across the line in Massachusetts with the upscale daily fee golf at The Ranch Golf Club.
Looking for a base near Middlefield? See our recommended hotels and resorts.
Build a Connecticut golf trip
We arrange the tee times at Lyman Orchards across the Jones and Player courses, pair them with the best of Connecticut and New England golf and book the lodging around them. Tell us roughly when and who is travelling and one concierge costs it to the head, with no obligation.
Lyman Orchards Golf Club questions
Who designed the courses at Lyman Orchards Golf Club?
Lyman Orchards has 45 holes: a 1969 course by Robert Trent Jones senior, a 1994 course by Gary Player, and a nine hole executive course. All are set on a historic working orchard in Middlefield, Connecticut.
What is the par and length at Lyman Orchards Golf Club?
The Robert Trent Jones course is a par 72 of about 7,011 yards, and the Gary Player course is a par 71 of about 6,600 yards. The two offer a clear contrast in style for a single trip.
How much does it cost to play Lyman Orchards Golf Club?
Indicative green fees run from about 50 dollars to roughly 92 or more for a peak 2026 weekend round, varying by course and time. Rates change by season and day, so always confirm directly before booking.
Can visitors play Lyman Orchards Golf Club?
Yes. Lyman Orchards is a fully public daily fee facility, so any golfer can book tee times on either championship course or the executive nine. Reserve ahead for weekend mornings and the busy fall season.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designers, years, pars and yardages verified June 2026; indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.