About:

In the 1890's, the sport of golf was rapidly growing in popularity throughout America. The city of Waterbury was no different, with the earliest known matches being played in the Spring of 1896 at the West End Golf Links along the east bank of the Naugatuck River, near present-day Colonial Plaza.

This early 9-hole course was created by Waterbury native Arthur Fenn and was well received by both men and women golfers who played regularly at the local course. By 1899, the Waterbury Golf Association had already been formed and less than a decade later would evolve into The Country Club of Waterbury.

Also in 1899, a 26 year old Scottish immigrant arrived in America and took up residence near Boston — his name was Donald J. Ross. By early 1907, the club had incorporated and the founding members commenced planning for a new course on 200 acres of pasture along the western end of Waterbury. In 1927, the club hired noted golf architect Donald Ross to develop a first-class 18-hole layout on a combination of existing and newly acquired land. The new Ross course opened for play on Saturday, September 15, 1928, and has become a cornerstone for the tradition of this club.

The Club's Centennial was celebrated in August 1999

Features: Flexible Membership Categories

Golf
The centerpiece of our club is our 18-hole championship Donald Ross designed golf course with full size practice facility, putting green, chipping green and 60-cart fleet. Tiger Woods caddie, Joe LaCava, once stated that our course “is maintained as well as any course on the PGA Tour with the exception of the Majors.” Three golf professionals with teaching experience are always available. Junior clinics and private lessons are also available. An active member tournament schedule is offered throughout the golf season including Men's, Women's, and Youth divisions. Golf operations are headed by 18-year PGA member, Tom Gleeton. Website - TomGleetonPGA.com

Tennis
Our club offers four beautiful red clay courts. Tournaments, social events, junior programs and adult clinics are available. Private lessons are also available. Our Tennis programs are headed by our Tennis Professional, Robert Howard. If you are interested in The Country Club of Waterbury's tennis programs and facilities, you can view more details or contact Rob.

Swimming
Outdoor 25 meter, 5 lane family pool open Memorial Day through Labor Day, with lifeguards on duty. Competitive youth swim team, competing with other area clubs. Swim lessons available. Other services include poolside snack bar, cookouts and events such as Best Friends Day & Kids Pizza Parties.

Clubhouse
The Clubhouse offers upscale casual dining whether you are coming off the course or out for an evening on the town! The Grill Room offers a casual, adult setting, while families are warmly welcomed into the Donald Ross Room with special attention paid to the younger family members. Patio dining is always very popular in season with one of the best views in Waterbury. The Club also boasts outstanding banquet facilities for parties of 20 to 200.

Banquets & Outings
Our dining and banquet facilities, as well as the picturesque setting of our club make The Country Club of Waterbury one of the most popular banquet facilities in the Greater Waterbury area. Our clubhouse can accommodate up to 200 people and is perfect for your wedding, bar/bat mitzvah, shower, reunion, corporate gathering or private luncheon or dinner.

Membership:

CC Waterbury Membership Information

For one hundred ten years, The Country Club of Waterbury has been providing members and their families with a full range of private club amenities. While most of our members are from Connecticut, residents from nearby New York and Massachusetts also appreciate the central location of our outstanding golf course and club facilities.

The centerpiece of our club is our Donald Ross designed 18-hole golf course. One of just two complete Ross designs in the entire state, it is considered by many to be one of the finest private courses in Connecticut and has hosted the Connecticut State Amateur Championship on numerous occasions, most recently in 1999 during our Centennial year. Our club has also been proud to host the Connecticut Open Championship on numerous occasions, most recently in 2005.

You can learn more about our club facilities and view photos by selecting the Facilities option on the menu at left. Our membership is served by a variety of membership classes, providing appropriate incentives for younger members, as well as for those who reside outside a 75-mile radius of club facilities. Membership with The Country Club of Waterbury generally requires sponsorship by two or more current club members. Interested parties should contact our office for additional information.