- 5Documented amenities
- 1898Founded
Lake Waramaug Country Club is a private country club in New Preston, Connecticut, in Litchfield County.
It has 1 documented golf course, with amenities including clubhouse, dining, tennis courts and other documented facilities.
The initiation fee runs around $40,000, with recurring dues documented below. Documented membership types include family, junior and national memberships.
Culture research describes it as golf-first, family-oriented, traditional and community-oriented.
Location & Directions
Membership & Golf Access Cost
The listed initiation fee for Unspecified membership is $40,000.
The listed annual membership dues for Operating membership are $8,200. That is approximately $683.33 per month before other fees.
Initiation fee
$40,000
Membership dues
$8,200
These published costs may only apply to a specific membership category, access type or year. Fees, dues, passes, green fees, assessments and availability can change, so confirm current terms with the Club before you commit.
Membership
Here's what's documented about how to join Lake Waramaug Country Club, including the membership types on offer and what applying involves.
This access model represents about 89% of 73 researched Connecticut Club records.
Membership options and availability
- Membership types
- Family Membership; Intermediate Membership; Junior Membership
- Family membership
- Yes
- Junior membership
- Yes
- National membership
- Yes
Joining requirements
- Sponsorship required
- Yes
- Application process
- Obtain an application through a member, complete it, and submit it to the Membership Committee; Family and Intermediate candidates require member proposers/seconders and supporting recommendations.
Amenities & Facilities
Reported amenities at Lake Waramaug Country Club include clubhouse, dining, tennis courts and other documented facilities.
Racquet sports
- Court details
- 4 Tennis courts | Red Clay surface
Club facilities and recreation
- Available amenities
- Marina
- Yes
Golf
Golf at Lake Waramaug Country Club includes 1 documented course.
- Courses
- 1
- Course details
- 9 holes | par 35
Policies
Documented policies for Lake Waramaug Country Club cover guest access and dress requirements. Rules may change by event or season, so confirm before you visit.
- Guest policy
- Golf guests are permitted when accompanied by a member.
- Dress code
- Golf guests must wear proper golf attire: men must wear collared shirts or turtlenecks tucked in with slacks or Bermuda-length shorts; denim, cargo styles, T-shirts and swim or tennis attire are prohibited. Soft-spike golf shoes or low-cut smooth-soled sneakers are required.
Club Culture & Public Commentary
This section shows what published articles and reviews say about the social atmosphere at this Club, so you can get a sense of the culture before you apply. It only appears when we found real evidence to back it up.
This documented Culture trait is shared by about 33.3% of 69 researched Connecticut Club records.
- Golf-first
- Family-oriented
- Traditional
- Community-oriented
Culture context
A traditional, family-oriented and golf-first club with a strong community-centered identity.
Club History
How long Lake Waramaug Country Club has been around and what's shaped it, based on published sources. A well-documented history can be a sign of stability, but it doesn't tell you about today's management or member experience.
H. LeRoy Randall and several others built a four-hole golf course on leased property.
The Golf Club was organized in 1903 and the course was extended to nine holes.
On July 4, 1916, the golf and yacht clubs agreed to join forces as Lake Waramaug Country Club.
The rebuilt clubhouse officially opened in June 1946 after the wartime reorganization.
Additional Club Details
- Ownership or operator
- Lake Waramaug Country Club
Additional statistics
Additional Statistics
Every state and national benchmark we have enough research behind to show for Lake Waramaug Country Club: price, age, golf, access and amenities, compared against other Clubs in Connecticut and nationwide. A few of the most decision-relevant ones are already called out next to their facts earlier on this page; this section has the complete picture, using only facts we have enough research behind to compare fairly.
Club age context
Founded in 1898
That represents about 128 years of documented history. The Club predates approximately 84% of 71 other Connecticut Club records with a usable founding year and 93% of 3514 compatible records nationwide. The documented median founding years are 1923 in Connecticut and 1959 nationwide.
Access context
Private access
This access model represents 89% of 73 researched Connecticut Club records and 72.7% of 3826 researched records nationwide.
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Community-oriented
This documented Culture trait is shared by 33.3% of 69 researched Connecticut Club records and 28.9% of 3391 researched records nationwide.
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Sources & Verification
These are the sources behind the facts above. Check them yourself before making a decision, since some information may have changed since it was published.
- cdn.mcjobboard.net/10062/jobs/180679/attachments/Director_o… Pricing SourceSupports: Membership & access pricing
- www.lakewaramaugcc.com/history Research SourceSupports: Club history
- www.lakewaramaugcc.com Research SourceSupports: General research
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- www.lakewaramaugcc.com/golf Research SourceSupports: General research
- www.lakewaramaugcc.com/guests Research SourceSupports: General research
- www.lakewaramaugcc.com/tennis Research SourceSupports: General research
What people discuss
Public feedback is favorable overall, with recurring praise for the lake setting, facilities and welcoming atmosphere. The available review sample is modest, so the signal is positive rather than comprehensive.
This is what people commonly say about this Club in public reviews and articles, not a member survey or a rating from us. Weigh it alongside the facts above, not in place of them.