Stanley Golf Course voted “Best Golf Course”
By Editor at May 18, 2024 | 1:59 pm | Print
Mayor Timothy T. Stewart and Parks and Recreation Commission Chairman Jamie Giantonio announced today that Stanley Golf Course was voted “Best Golf Course” in the Advocate’s Best of Hartford Readers’ Poll 2011. The Hartford Advocate polled their readers in search of the best of the best and this year received a bigger response than ever before. Voted number one by over one hundred thousand Hartford Advocate readers, Stanley Golf Course proves to be the best of the best.
“This is another example that makes Stanley a total championship golf course” said Mayor Stewart. “I am so proud of Stanley in being recognized throughout Connecticut as the best golf course.”
Stanley Golf Course located at 245 Hartford Road, New Britain is a beautiful 27 championship hole public golf course with a nineteen station, covered, heated and lighted driving range. The golf course has a fleet of 87 new 2011 state-of-the art Precedent Excel electric golf carts that promises to enhance the golfer’s experience. Stanley Golf Course is home to an award winning Pro Shop and home to the fine dining and drinking venue of Whinstone Tavern.
“This honor validates what the golfers have been telling us for years” said Bill DeMaio, Director of Parks and Recreation. “All golfers should try Stanley, the “Best Golf Course”, for the ultimate golfing experience.”
On Wednesday, April 27, 2011, Stanley Golf Course was honored at the Mark Twain House at an awards ceremony. Stanley Golf Course received the award for “Best Golf Course” alongside WCCC radio for “Best Radio Station”, Scott Haney for “Best TV Weatherman” and Premier Limo for “Best Limo Services”.
Stanley Golf Course is open at 6:30a.m., Monday through Friday, for the early bird special and 6:00a.m. on weekends. The Driving Range is open weekdays at 6:30a.m. and weekends at 6:00a.m. and stays open until 9:00p.m. on weekdays and until 8:00p.m. on weekends.
Fore! The Best Golf A Round…call the Stanley Golf Course Pro Shop at 860-827-8570 or register your birthday for a free round of golf on our cutting edge website at www.stanleygolf.com.
