The Stanwich Club
Greenwich, CT • Private
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Overview
A mainstay of Connecticut golf since the 1960s, Stanwich has undergone modifications over several years by Tom Fazio and his team, all based on the club's masterplan that addresses the course’s tees, bunkers, greens and mowing lines. The latest project was the rebuilding of five green complexes and the creation of a completely new first hole. “The first hole saw a complete re-imagining,” explained Fazio design associate Tom Marzolf. “The old hole was a quick dogleg-left that had many trees blocking the path around the corner. We looked to improve the options off the tee and allow alternate ways to play the hole. Earthwork to cut the inside corner and open up views to the green have completely changed the feel of the tee shot.” More changes to Stanwich, both big and small, are still to come.
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Awards
Ranking history:
Second 100 Greatest: Ranked since 2013.
2023-'24 ranking: 173rd.
Previous ranking: 159th.
100 Greatest: Ranked for 30 years from 1969-'80 and 1987-2004.
Highest ranking: No. 69, 1991-'92.
Best in State: Ranked first, 1985-2003, 2007-'24. Ranked inside the top 5, 1977-'85.
Currently Ranked: 1st.
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“Great walk! Beautiful, challenging holes, classic. Perhaps too many elevated greens for the average player."
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“Arguably the best conditioned course in the NY metro area. A perennially difficult track sullied by two awful par 3's, #8 and #16. What a great course otherwise!"
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“Stanwich has some of the best and most fun greens I've ever played."
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“Course is tough but more straightforward than most of the best in the NYC area. Kept in great shape and the membership is very welcoming."
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“Beautifully maintained and quick greens make this a must play if you're in the NY metro area"
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“A true private club experience with a championship caliber course. Lightning quick greens, but usually very playable rough. Course can be made to play extremely difficult, tournament conditions. Super secluded and built on a beautiful piece of land in Backcountry Greenwich, referred as the best course in the town featuring a few gems."
Read More2018
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