Shennecossett Golf Course

Shennecossett Golf Course is a public golf course in Groton, Connecticut, stretching along the Thames River and Long Island Sound. The course features well-maintained fairways and greens positioned close to the water's edge.

The course began in 1898 as a four-hole layout on a farm before expanding to nine holes. Designer Donald Ross later transformed it into a complete 18-hole championship course.

The name comes from the Pequot language meaning 'level land', honoring the Native American tribes who once lived here. This connection to indigenous heritage remains part of the place's identity.

The course is accessible year-round and is best visited early in the day when fewer golfers are playing. Booking tee times ahead is important since popular slots fill quickly.

While playing, golfers can watch military submarines, sailing ships, and Coast Guard vessels moving through the adjacent waters. This waterfront location adds an unusual element to the golfing experience.

GPS coordinates: 41.32639,-72.06889

Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:21