The Stanwich Club
The roots of The Stanwich Club were spawned from the investigative efforts of two groups of members from two neighboring clubs, The Round Hill Club and Greenwich Country Club. The groups formed the Northwich Development Company in 1962 with the intent to purchase and develop “Semloh Farm”, with a country club and golf course as the centerpiece. Prior to making the purchase, Northwich summoned golf architect William Gordon to inspect the site and make recommendations. Gordon was most impressed, telling the group “if you let this property get away from you – you’re crazy.” Gordon had built courses for notable architects such as Donald Ross, Devereux Emmet, and Willie Park, Jr., among others. Gordon had built or remodeled courses at Saucon Valley, Shinnecock Hills, and The Country Club. Construction of the golf course began in September of 1963, and opened for play on July 11, 1964. Long, tight, and relatively flat, with trees lining all 18 fairways, the Stanwich course is truly an imposing test of golf. Perhaps its most memorable features are the Gordon-style greens, some of the fastest in the Met Area, canted significantly from the back to front and bunkered tenaciously at their front corners. Lakes and streams come into play on eight holes, including the signature par-3 13th hole, adding to the natural beauty of the course. Stanwich has been proud to host numerous celebrated national and local tournaments including the USGA Mid-Amateur, Met Amateur, Met Open, Met PGA Championship and the Ike Championship. The Stanwich members enjoy continual accolades as a top course in both Connecticut and nationally as recognized by top golf publications. We hope you enjoy yourself at “The Witch”.
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