What is the oldest golf course in Virginia?
Golf courses now dot the Peninsula, but in 1893 there was only one - and it was the first in Virginia. It was the nine hole course of the Hampton Roads Golf and Country Club, built adjacent to Kecoughtan Road at Hampton Roads Avenue in Hampton.
When was Richmond Country Club built?
Richmond County Country Club (RCCC) is a private country club in Staten Island, New York. The club includes a golf course, tennis courts, an aquatic facility, and two clubhouses....Richmond County Country Club.Club informationLocationStaten Island, New York, U.S.Established1888TypeprivateTotal holes189 more rows
One Of The Oldest Country Clubs In The Country
Since 1888, RCCC has been known around the world for its rich tradition and family values.
Weddings & Events
Your special event at Richmond County Country Club can be truly unforgettable.
Who won the 1945 Richmond Open?
They joined the likes of Ben Hogan, Byron Nelson and Sam Snead who won the 1945 Richmond Open with a 72-hole winning score of 283.
Who won the first ladies golf tournament in the 1950s?
In the early 1950’s Richmond Country Club hosted the women’s professional tour with the best players of the era. 'Babe' Didrikson Zaharias won the first Richmond Ladies Open with a score of 224 after three rounds.
Why is Pat Markovich's painting in the clubhouse?
A painting of Pat Markovich hangs in the clubhouse to commemorate and celebrate his contribution to the Richmond Country Club.
A Golf Course Overlooking Staten Island
Designed by Robert White, the first President of the PGA of America, our golf course offers an incredible view. With dramatic changes in elevation, players are surrounded by a spectacular view of the Atlantic Ocean and New Jersey highlands. It’s a remarkable sight to see.
Unique and Challenging
Members also love the challenge of the course. Strategically placed sand traps, bunkers, and other hazards provide a tough challenge, even for seasoned professionals. Golfing greats from Harry Vardon to Freddie Couples have challenged the course throughout the years, but no golfer has played the course in fewer than 65 strokes.
The Oldest Medal in American Golf
Richmond County Country Club is home of The Hunter Medal, the oldest continually awarded medal in the United States. The Hunter Medal has been contested every year since 1895 and is awarded to the lowest qualifier in the Club Championship.
Overview
History
Richmond County Country Club was organized on April 18, 1888 by Clarence Whitman, W. Henry Motley, Adolph J. Outerbridge, Gugy M. Irving, Wethered B. Thomas, and Eugene H. Outerbridge. The club was officially incorporated in 1891. Richmond County Hunt Club had formed in 1887, and some of their members established RCCC to provide a place where people could socialize while participating in fox hunting and other sports that would eventually include golf and lawn tennis. Fo…
Club culture
To maintain its standards as a privileged and exclusive establishment, the club, like many other older clubs, has a strict dress code with a detailed schedule of rules on what may be worn where and when.
Course description
RCCC's golf course routing is out and back, i.e. once you leave the 1st tee you will not return to the clubhouse until you reach the 18th green. There is a half-way house near the 10th green and the 13th tee. The course has a number of elevation changes with the front 9 eventually working its way close to the top of Todt Hill, the highest point along the American Atlantic seaboard south of the State of Maine. The 10th tee offers a wonderful view of the surrounding area.
Notable members
• Howard Randolph Bayne
• George Cromwell
• John Eberhard Faber, Jr.
• Ernest Flagg
• Arthur E. Foote
External links
• Map sources: main clubhouse - 40°35′19″N 74°06′18″W / 40.5885°N 74.1049°W ; golf clubhouse - 40°34′59.2″N 74°06′47.1″W / 40.583111°N 74.113083°W
• Official website