The Round Hill Club is a private country club in northern Greenwich, best known for its 18-hole regulation golf course. The course, which was built in 1924 by Walter Travis, has since been renovated and now features four sets of tee boxes for golfers of varying skill levels. The club also includes dining facilities, a fitness center, a pool, paddle courts and both outdoor and indoor tennis courts.
The Stanwich Club opened in 1964, the result of a population boom that put pressure on the Round Hill Club's waitlist and a devastating fire that ripped through the Greenwich Country Club clubhouse. The two local clubs joined in the effort of purchasing land for this private country club. Local architect William Gordon and his son, David, designed the famous 18-hole Stanwich golf course.
Today, the club has about 500 members. In addition to the 18-hole, 7133-yard golf course, the club features a swimming pool, paddle and tennis courts and both casual and fine dining.
A number of club facilities including the Gazebo, Oak Room and main dining room are available for rent, provided the client gets sponsorship from a member.
In business for more than 20 years, this pro shop is conveniently located at the Griffith E. Harris Golf Course, Greenwich's only public course. In addition to selling clothing and supplies, "the Griff" rents clubs and carts ($29 for 18 holes and $20 for 9 holes) and arranges for lessons with Joe Felder, the staff pro. Look for the shop's entrance through the white Doric colonnade.
Named after the many Tamarack trees indigenous to the area, Tamarack County Club is a private golf and country club located in the town's rural backcountry. Its history dates to 1909, when the club operated as the Port Chester Country Club. In 1928, when the town was seeking land for the New York High School, the club moved to Greenwich, where it opened its clubhouse on the site of the former Griffen Farm in 1929.
The club has changed quite dramatically since then. It now boasts an 18-hole, 6834-yard golf course, artificial lakes, numerous dining facilities, tennis courts and a swimming pool. Some club facilities including the dining room and outdoor portico are available for rental, provided sponsorship of a member. Information regarding membership is available upon request, via the Tamarack Country Club's website.
The Milbrook Club in Milbank first opened its doors in 1923 on the historic site of the former "Boss" Tweed Estate. The private golf and country club features a nine-hole golf course, six tennis courts, three paddle tennis courts and a large swimming pool.
A formal dining area for members and invited guests is available in the Lakeview Room of the Tudor clubhouse, which overlooks the club's two lakes and waterfalls. The informal Grille Room caters to those looking for a more casual dining experience. When the weather's fine, club members flock to the outdoor patio, where a la carte dining, barbecues and special events take place.
Various facilities are available for rental, provididing sponsorship by a member.
Club membership is by member sponsorship only.
For more information, call General Manager Scott Kloster at the provided phone number.
The Griffith E. Harris Golf Course is the town's only municipal golf course. Membership is open to all interested Greenwich residents. The Department of Parks and Recreation oversees operation of the 18-hole golf course, which was designed by Robert Trent Jones and dedicated in 1965. Members can rent equipment and carts at the Pro Shop. In addition to the course, the facility features a driving range with 14 stations for hitting balls, two putting greens and a practice chipping area, which includes a practice bunker.
Indoor and patio dining is available at Fairways at the Griff; the snack bar window offers fast-food service. Membership application forms are available at the Griffith E. Harris Administration Office. Annual dues are subject to change. For the latest fee information, visit the Department of Parks and Recreation website.