Fairview Course
Fairview Country Club



About this course
Fairview Country Club occupies a wooded property in Greenwich, Connecticut, designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. and opened in 1962. The course represents Jones's mature design philosophy from this period, featuring the strategic bunkering, elevated greens, and water hazards that became hallmarks of his work. The layout takes advantage of the natural rolling terrain characteristic of Fairfield County, with elevation changes that add dimension to the playing corridors. The routing moves through a mix of hardwood forest and open fairways, with several holes playing along or across water features that Jones incorporated into the design. The greens are typically large and contoured, demanding precise approach play and careful attention to pin positions. Jones's trademark deep bunkers guard many putting surfaces, creating visual intimidation and requiring sound course management decisions from the tee. Fairview serves as a private family club in one of Connecticut's most established communities. The membership has maintained the course through various updates over the decades while preserving the essential character of Jones's design. The club sits within a residential area of Greenwich, providing a parkland setting that contrasts with some of the more links-influenced courses found along the nearby Long Island Sound coastline. The layout offers a straightforward test of golf without excessive length, relying instead on strategic positioning and accurate iron play.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Private column compares member-only and guest-restricted courses.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in CT
Quick facts
- Location
- Greenwich, CT, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1968
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Robert Trent Jones Sr.
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,900 yards
- Difficulty
- 73.4/137
- Course Vaults score
- 7.9
Getting there
Most visitors to Fairview Country Club arrive through Westchester County Airport in White Plains, a discreet gateway just twenty minutes south that caters to both commercial and private aviation. The drive north traces the Merritt Parkway's graceful curves before slipping into Greenwich's wooded back country, where stone walls and gated drives mark the transition into one of America's most rarefied residential enclaves. For those flying commercially, LaGuardia and JFK offer broader options roughly forty-five minutes to an hour away, though the approach through Westchester feels decidedly more in keeping with the club's understated elegance and Old Guard sensibility.

FAQ
Common questions about Fairview
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Fairview has a Course Vaults score of 7.9 out of 10 based on 26 logged golfers.
Fairview was designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr..
Fairview is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Fairview is 72.
Fairview plays 6,900 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Fairview is 137.



