Golf Facility In South Windsor Announces Closure

SOUTH WINDSOR, CT — After nearly two decades of servicing South Windsor and surrounding communities with outstanding golf, top-notch dining and considerable charitable involvement, the Willow Brook Golf Course and Cafe is closing, its owners announced Saturday.

In a post on its Facebook page Saturday, the Shepard family announced the closure, effective immediately. No reasoning was offered to indicate why the club, opened in 2002, was ceasing operation.

"We would like to thank our loyal employees, customers, suppliers and friends for their years of support," the family stated in its post. "We will be forever grateful to all those who helped Willow Brook provide a wonderful community for golfers to learn and perfect their game. A special thanks to our dedicated employees who, over the years, maintained a pristine golf course and provided a warm comfortable family atmosphere."

The par-60, 3,000 yard executive course at 124 Brookfield Street, which featured a longest hole of 301 yards, was built and operated by the J.E. Shepard Company, a fixture in South Windsor business circles for over 130 years. Now operated by third and fourth-generation members of the Shepard family, the company also developed Topstone Golf Course and South Windsor Entertainment, consisting of Nomad's Adventure Quest, Nomad's Outdoor Adventures, Revolutions Bowling and Red's Tavern.

The facility also featured a driving range and practice center, pro shop and restaurant with bar and an outdoor patio dining area.

People with certificates redeemable for future golf at Willow Brook are asked to contact David Fresk at dfresk@ethicalsolutions.net. Those with certificates redeemable for pro shop merchandise are asked to contact Allison Davey at willowbrookpro@cox.net.