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D. Fairchild Wheeler
Golf Course

2390 Easton Turnpike
Fairfield, CT 06825
(203) 373-5911

Holes: 36
Architect: Robert White (1934)

Directions: From Merritt Parkway (Route 15), Exit 46 (Route 59-Easton Turnpike), head south on Route 59. Course is on the left.





    Staff:

  • Head Pro:
    Stephen P. Roach, PGA
  • Course Manager:
    Alexander Head
  • Course Superintendent:
    Peter Kearney

    Practice Facilities:

  • Driving range (mat)
  • Putting green
  • Chipping
  • Sand

    Clubhouse:

  • Pro shop
  • Restaurant
  • Beer/liquor
  • Snacks

2009 Starting Times

Phone: (203) 373-5911, ext. 10
Weekdays: 7 days in advance.
Weekends & Holidays: 7 days in advance (Monday for Saturday, Tuesday for Sunday).

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2009 Fees

Weekdays Resident Non-resident Seniors Juniors Cart fees
9 Holes 13.00 20.00 10.00/
15.00 		10.00/
15.00 		10.00 pp
18 Holes 17.00 25.00 13.00/
20.00 		13.00/
20.00 		15.00 pp
Weekends
9 Holes 18.00 25.00 16.00/
22.00 		16.00/
22.00 		10.00 pp
18 Holes 20.00 39.00 18.00/
35.00 		18.00/
35.00 		15.00 pp
Restrictions
& Discounts 		9 holes weekends & holidays before 8am and after 2pm only.
 Resident/
Non-resident.
62 and older 		Resident/
Non-resident.
17 & under,
ID card required 		--
Club Rental $15 - 18 holes

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Course Statistics

Red Front Back Total
Tee Yardage Par Yardage Par Yardage Par Rating Slope
Back 3180 35 3388 37 6568 72 71.0 124
Middle 3004 35 3122 37 6126 72 69.4 117
Forward 2500 36 2830 36 5330 72 68.7 117


Black Front Back Total
Tee Yardage Par Yardage Par Yardage Par Rating Slope
Back 3257 36 3302 35 6559 71 71.5 123
Middle 3153 36 3169 35 6322 71 70.4 121
Forward 2543 35 2691 37 5234 72 70.0 119

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2009 Course Comments

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Monday, September 28, 2009 at 23:57:26 (EDT)
Kyle Michael, Ansonia, CT | Email
It was my first time playing at The Wheel, and it was a pretty nice course overall. We played the Red and some holes were not in that good of shape, but it could have been because of the rain we have been getting.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at 01:24:08 (EDT)
Caysey Welton, Bridgeport, CT | Email
Summer Update: I have played over a dozen rounds now at the Wheel between both courses. The Red course is constantly improving, however, the rain in June has taken its toll on the quality of the fairways. It's not waterlogged anymore but it is a little rough to play now. They are slowly repairing every bunker on the course. In the future, this will be a great links-style course. The Black, on the other hand, is gorgeous. I am really impressed with the condition and playability. Challenging and unique, this course has the potential to be one of the best municipals in CT. Both courses have come a long way, and they continue to improve with better course upkeep and constant improvements. And the value can't be beat.
Sunday, May 24, 2009 at 09:08:23 (EDT)
Jimmy Koz, Bridgeport, CT | Email
The Black Course is a lot nicer than the Red. It's not the nicest course, but you usually don't have to wait. And the price isn't bad.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at 08:46:28 (EDT)
Michael Koreiwo, Milford, CT | Email
What a difference a week makes. Okay, maybe 10 days. The greens on the Black are in much better shape. Played on April 17 and it was great. The greens were rolling true, and the bunkers were in play. Love this course!
Tuesday, April 07, 2009 at 18:06:44 (EDT)
Michael Koreiwo, Milford, CT | Email
Well, the back is open and we played it Sunday. Sad to say, I was underwhelmed. We had played the Red earlier in the past week and, frankly, the greens on the Red were in better shape than those on the Black. The Black greens need work, they were very bumpy. Also, the bunkers were treated as ground under repair, another ding. Don't get me wrong -- I love this course. I fully expect that in a few weeks it will be in great shape. But after holding it closed for as long as they did, I was hoping it would have been in better shape. Let's hope. And BTW, the Red is actually a fun course to play. Forgive the bunkers and the heinous hills on the 1st, 9th, 10th and 18th holes. It's a fun track.
Thursday, April 02, 2009 at 21:57:54 (EDT)
Caysey Welton, Bridgeport, CT | Email
Played the Red course today. The course was in better shape than I expected, but still not great. Most bunkers are hard dirt or impromptu water hazards. Greens were bumpy and inconsistent as were the fairways. With a little spring maintenance, the course should be decent in a month. The Black course will be opening this week. I'm curious to see its condition.

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