Elmira Country Club

Specialties

All-​inclusive club– includes golf, tennis, platform tennis, pool, and a great fitness facility.

Premier golf course in area, completely upgraded: tees and bunkers rebuilt, drainage and computerized watering systems; prestigious Best Ball Tournament.

Easy access to golf course at prime times; quick playing; course in excellent condition.

Fully staffed and stocked golf Pro-​Shop.

The clubhouse provides separate dining venues for family, adults and private dining.

Excellent party and reception facilities (manage up to 350 person + entertainment + dance floor).

4 tennis courts (2 soft courts and 2 hard courts); squash court; 2 lighted platform tennis courts.

Summer Tennis Pro for group or private lessons.

Heated pool: Open Memorial Day through Labor Day; adult lap swim sessions, private and structured group lessons; lap lane open at all times; fenced-​in baby pool area; snack bar at pool-​side; full-​time pool staff/​director; certified life-​guards on duty at all times.

Special seasonal childre

History

Established in 1897.

Mr. J. Sloat Fassett, an Elmira businessman and politician, was introduced to the sport of golf during a trip to Scotland in the early 1890’s. Upon his return, a half-​a-​dozen flags were reported seen on the grounds of Strathmont, his family home — thus introducing golf to Elmira and the Southern Tier of New York. By inviting many of his friends and neighbors to participate, Fassett rapidly expanded Elmira’s interest in the sport, and on October 21, 1897 at a meeting of 317 charter members, the Elmira Country Club was founded. The original nine holes of the course were designed in 1898 by golf luminary Willie Dunn, and the nine holes to the east were designed in 1922 by A.W. Tillinghast, a New York architect who also designed The Black Course at Bethpage, home of the 2002 U.S. Open. To ensure that the course continues to be of top championship quality, improvements were initiated in 1991 under the direction of architect Stephen Kay. Play proves to be a challenge for both the recreationa