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.
Farmington Woods Country Club is a condominium community and golf club that offers a range of features and amenities, including more than 1,000 units, 50 different designs and an 18-hole championship course. Some features include a pro shop, swimming pools, tennis courts, clubhouse, restaurant, paddle courts and walking trails. It also offers banquet areas, as well as social events. Check its website for details on the course or for information on the facility.
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.
Rocky Hill Elks Lodge #2308 is home to a club room for members and a function room that can accommodate up to 100 guests. This Elks Lodge location also features in-house catering. For information on rental rates, call the number or visit the website provided.
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.
Chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919, the American Legion is now the nation's largest non-partisan veterans service organization. It is committed to promoting strong national security through the mentoring and sponsorship of youth programs on a community level.
Greenwich Legion members participate in local patriotic observances, provide assistance to veterans and their families, and sponsor a number of youth programs, including the Greenwich Cannons baseball team. Meetings are held on the second Monday of the month at this American Legion Hall on Glenville Road.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 399 is a non-profit organization devoted to honoring veterans and providing opportunities for gatherings and community service. The VFW Post 399 is active throughout the year with benefit events and commemorations. The VFW has an on-site vendor, Saugatuck Grill, that serves lunch seven days a week from 11:30am to 2:30pm and dinner on Thursdays and Fridays from 5:30pm to 9pm.
The Elks Lodge #2163 is a Groton-based lodge serving the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. It features a banquet hall and full kitchen, among other facilities, and serves lunch each weekend. The lodge sponsors charitable programs and events in collaboration with the national Elks organization and other community organizations, inluding dinners, contests and karaoke nights. It is available for the hosting of other events.
A members-only golf club, Madison Country Club course was built in 1909. Adjacent to salt and fresh water marshes, the 18-hole course features ponds, streams and a location close to Long Island Sound and the Madison town center. A detailed history of the course, hole by hole, was written by long-time member and club champion Bill Whedon and is available on the club's website. Frank Carta is the head professional. The course was built by golf course designer and professional golfer Willie Park, Jr.