Sports
Opening Date Set For 2026 At H. Smith Richardson & Carl Dickman Golf Courses In Fairfield
The driving range near the Richardson course is already open.
FAIRFIELD, CT — The public golf season is set to begin next week in Fairfield.
Both of the town's public courses, the 18-hole H. Smith Richardson track at 2425 Morehouse Highway, and the par 3 Carl Dickman course at 70 Old Dam Road, are set to open on Wednesday, March 25.
"Brush off those clubs and get ready for every drive, chip, and putt on 9 or 18 holes," officials wrote on Facebook.
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The two courses at Fairchild Wheeler, which are physically in Fairfield at 2390 Easton Turnpike but owned by the City of Bridgeport, opened last week.
Golf IDs or season passes for the Richardson or Dickman courses can only be purchased in-person at the Richardson golf shop. Click here to view the registration form.
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Below are 2026 rates for H. Smith Richardson:
| Category / Pass Type / Age | Details | Day Type | Rate | Season Pass Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Resident (18+) | Green Fee 18 Holes | Mon–Thu | $34 | $26 |
| Adult Resident (18+) | Green Fee 18 Holes | Fri–Sun/Holiday | $39 | $26 |
| Adult Resident (18+) | Green Fee 9 Holes | Mon–Thu | $25 | $25 |
| Adult Resident (18+) | Green Fee 9 Holes | Fri–Sun/Holiday | $26 | |
| Senior Resident (62+) | Green Fee 18 Holes | Mon–Thu | $28 | $23 |
| Senior Resident (62+) | Green Fee 18 Holes | Fri–Sun/Holiday | $38 | $23 |
| Senior Resident (62+) | Green Fee 9 Holes | Mon–Thu | $24 | $23 |
| Senior Resident (62+) | Green Fee 9 Holes | Fri–Sun/Holiday | $25 | |
| Junior Resident (12–17) | Green Fee 18 Holes | Mon–Thu | $20 | |
| Junior Resident (12–17) | Green Fee 18 Holes | Fri–Sun/Holiday | $25 | |
| Junior Resident (12–17) | Green Fee 9 Holes | Mon–Thu | $15 | |
| Junior Resident (12–17) | Green Fee 9 Holes | Fri–Sun/Holiday | $20 | |
| Adult Non-Resident (18+) | Green Fee 18 Holes | Mon–Thu | $54 | $39 |
| Adult Non-Resident (18+) | Green Fee 18 Holes | Fri–Sun/Holiday | $64 | $49 |
| Adult Non-Resident (18+) | Green Fee 9 Holes | Mon–Thu | $38 | $38 |
| Adult Non-Resident (18+) | Green Fee 9 Holes | Fri–Sun/Holiday | $38 | |
| Senior Non-Resident (62+) | Green Fee 18 Holes | Mon–Thu | $43 | $35 |
| Senior Non-Resident (62+) | Green Fee 18 Holes | Fri–Sun/Holiday | $63 | $48 |
| Senior Non-Resident (62+) | Green Fee 9 Holes | Mon–Thu | $36 | $32 |
| Senior Non-Resident (62+) | Green Fee 9 Holes | Fri–Sun/Holiday | $36 | |
| Junior Non-Resident (12–17) | Green Fee 18 Holes | Mon–Thu | $25 | |
| Junior Non-Resident (12–17) | Green Fee 18 Holes | Fri–Sun/Holiday | $30 | |
| Junior Non-Resident (12–17) | Green Fee 9 Holes | Mon–Thu | $20 | |
| Junior Non-Resident (12–17) | Green Fee 9 Holes | Fri–Sun/Holiday | $25 | |
| Resident Season Pass | 7-Day Adult Pass | $500 | ||
| Senior Resident Season Pass | 7-Day Senior Pass | $500 | ||
| Non-Resident Season Pass | 7-Day Adult Pass | $600 | ||
| Senior Non-Resident Season Pass | 7-Day Senior Pass | $600 | ||
| Cart Fees | 18-Hole Cart | Any | $20 per person | |
| Cart Fees | 9-Hole Cart | Any | $16 per person |
— Table from the Town of Fairfield
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