
Greenwich Course
Greenwich Country Club
About this course
Greenwich Country Club, a bastion of understated elegance in Connecticut's Gold Coast, whispers of a bygone era where golf was a gentleman's pursuit and social graces reigned supreme. Nestled amongst the rolling hills and mature hardwoods of Greenwich, the course, originally designed by Devereux Emmet, presents a classic, parkland-style challenge. It favors the strategic player who can navigate its subtly contoured fairways and deceptively tricky green complexes. While not excessively long, the course demands intelligent shot placement and a deft touch around the greens, making it a test of skill rather than brute power. Though largely unchanged, the course has seen subtle refinements by Brian Silva. Despite being a haven for its well-heeled membership, the club remains discreet, hosting only occasional amateur events. What truly sets Greenwich apart is its membership. A mix of titans of industry, old-money families, and influential figures, they gather not just for golf, but for a sense of community and belonging. Beyond the course, Greenwich Country Club is known for its impeccable service, formal dining, and adherence to tradition. While it may not be on every avid golfer’s bucket list, Greenwich remains a cherished institution within the region, an embodiment of classic golf and timeless social values.
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
- 1892
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Seth Raynor
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 6,706 yards
- Difficulty
- 73.1/135
- Course Vaults score
- 8.0
Getting there
Greenwich Country Club lies just beyond the northern edge of Westchester County Airport, the discreet private aviation gateway favored by those who call lower Fairfield County home. For commercial arrivals, Westchester County Airport in White Plains offers the nearest full-service option, roughly twenty minutes north by car, though many members route through LaGuardia or JFK and make the hour's drive up the Hutchinson River Parkway into Connecticut's Gold Coast. The final miles peel away from I-95 into Greenwich's wooded residential lanes, where stone walls and deep setbacks signal the quiet wealth of one of America's most storied enclaves, the club itself tucked discreetly among the estates that have defined this corner of New England for more than a century.

FAQ
Common questions about Greenwich
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Greenwich has a Course Vaults score of 8.0 out of 10 based on 28 logged golfers.
Greenwich was designed by Seth Raynor.
Greenwich is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Greenwich is 71.
Greenwich plays 6,706 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Greenwich is 135.


