Public golf course in Castleton, VT, 05735.
About Bomoseen Golf Course
Bomoseen Golf Course in Castleton, Vermont, gives you a classic lakeside New England vibe with a layout that packs a lot of character into just nine holes. Designed in 1959 by William Mitchell, the course weaves through rolling hills and mature trees, with Bomoseen Lake never far from view. At just over 2,500 yards and playing to a par 35, it’s short on paper, but the elevation changes—over 120 meters across the round—will keep your legs honest and your shot-making sharp.
Fifteen well-placed bunkers and a handful of water features mean you’ll need to think your way around, especially when the wind picks up off the lake. The signature challenge comes at the lone dogleg, where the fairway bends around a stand of oaks, daring you to cut the corner for a shot at birdie. The greens tend toward the smaller side, so approach accuracy is rewarded; miss, and you’ll be chipping from thick Vermont rough or staring down a tricky bunker shot.
Despite its compact footprint, the course never feels cramped, thanks to the open routing and the views—especially in fall, when the leaves blaze with color and the light dances on the water. The difficulty scores hover around the middle, so it’s a friendly walk for newer golfers but still lively enough to keep regulars engaged. Bomoseen is perfect for anyone looking for a relaxed round with plenty of scenery, a brisk pace, and a genuine small-town Vermont golf experience.