Golf in Vermont
Overview
Golf in Vermont
What golf looks like for retirement in Vermont: where to do it, what the state costs, and the towns that fit.
Golf in Vermont
Vermont has a range of public and semi-private courses across the state, including Fox Run Golf Club in Ludlow, home to Vermont PGA and NEPGA Senior tournaments. Country Club of Barre lists a senior membership tier for members age 70 and older, and the Country Club of Vermont in Waterbury is another well-regarded public-access option near Montpelier.
Published local price
Weekday 18-hole greens fee with cart at The Links at Lang Farm (public, Essex Junction, near Burlington); rates vary by season and tee time
Published range: $24 to $34.
The Links at Lang Farm - Rates · as of 2024-10Where to go
What Vermont costs
Cost of living
98
BEA index, U.S. = 100
State income tax
~5.0% state income-tax planning rate
Social Security
Partly taxed
How people start
- 1
Map the public and municipal courses nearby
Most metros list city-run courses with published fee schedules. Those set the affordable floor before any private club enters the picture.
- 2
Ask about senior and resident rates
Many courses post a reduced weekday senior rate and a season pass. The difference between pay-per-round and a pass is the number that usually drives the yearly cost.
- 3
Price the season, not the round
In warm states the season runs most of the year; in cold ones it is a few months. The yearly cost is rounds-per-year times rate, plus cart and equipment.
Common questions
Is Vermont a good place to retire for golf?
Vermont has a range of public and semi-private courses across the state, including Fox Run Golf Club in Ludlow, home to Vermont PGA and NEPGA Senior tournaments. Country Club of Barre lists a senior membership tier for members age 70 and older, and the Country Club of Vermont in Waterbury is another well-regarded public-access option near Montpelier.
What does it cost to retire in Vermont?
Vermont has a cost-of-living index near 98 (U.S. = 100), about a 5.0% state income-tax planning rate, and taxes some Social Security. The full state guide breaks down property tax, sales tax, and long-term-care costs, each sourced.
Sources
The life your money is for