The Farms Country Club

PrivateMembership is required to use the Club; it is not open to the general public.ActiveThe Club is currently open and operating.Golf-firstGolf is the Club's central focus, ahead of other amenities or social programming.Family-orientedProgramming and facilities are geared toward members with children and multi-generational family use.
  • 9Documented amenities
  • 1961Founded
Map illustration marking the location of The Farms Country Club in Wallingford, Connecticut.

The Farms Country Club is a private country club in Wallingford, Connecticut. It is operated by Member-owned private club.

It has 1 documented golf course, with amenities including practice facility, clubhouse, dining and other documented facilities.

The initiation fee runs around $25,000–$50,000, with recurring dues documented below. Documented membership types include golf, social and junior memberships.

Culture research describes it as golf-first, family-oriented, socially active and community-oriented.

Location & Directions

180 Cheshire Road, Wallingford, CT, 6492
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Membership & Golf Access Cost

Reported initiation fee range from $25,000–$50,000.

Reported monthly membership dues range from $500–$1,000.

Initiation fee

$25,000–$50,000

One Time · Effective 2023

Membership dues

$500–$1,000

Monthly · Effective 2023

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 The Farms 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
Golf Membership; Social Membership; Junior Membership
Golf membership
Yes
Social membership
Yes
Junior membership
Yes

Joining requirements

Application process
Submit the official Membership Inquiry form and the club will follow up about the appropriate membership category.

Amenities & Facilities

Reported amenities at The Farms Country Club include practice facility, clubhouse, dining and other documented facilities.

Racquet sports

Court details
  • 4 Tennis courts | Har Tru surface
  • 6 Dual Use Tennis/pickleball courts

Club facilities and recreation

Available amenities
  • Practice Facility
  • Clubhouse
  • Dining
  • Pool
  • Tennis
  • Pickleball
  • Junior Golf
  • Pro Shop
  • Weddings & Events

Golf

Golf at The Farms Country Club includes 1 documented course.

Course overview

Courses
1
Course details
  • 18 holes | par 72

Course design

Architects
  • Geoffrey Cornish

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 31.9% of 69 researched Connecticut Club records.

  • Golf-first
  • Family-oriented
  • Socially active
  • Community-oriented
  • Racquets-focused
  • Dining-focused

Culture context

A family-oriented, golf-first community club with active social life, substantial racquet programming and a strong dining component.

Club History

How long The Farms 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.

  1. Construction of the 18-hole course and clubhouse began in June 1961.

  2. The Farms Country Club was founded in 1962 and officially opened on July 4, 1962.

Additional Club Details

The Farms Country Club is operated by Member-owned private club.

Ownership or operator
Member-owned private club

Additional statistics

Additional Statistics

Every state and national benchmark we have enough research behind to show for The Farms 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 1961

That represents about 65 years of documented history. The Club predates approximately 20% of 71 other Connecticut Club records with a usable founding year and 48% of 3514 compatible records nationwide. The documented median founding years are 1923 in Connecticut and 1959 nationwide.

Documented Club profile

Golf, racquets and pool

This combination is also documented at 43 other Connecticut Clubs and 1935 other Club records nationwide.

Club culture

Racquets-focused

This documented Culture trait is shared by 31.9% of 69 researched Connecticut Club records and 31.6% of 3391 researched records nationwide.

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Sources & Verification

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  1. www.farmscc.org Pricing SourceSupports: Membership & access pricing
  2. www.farmscc.org/Default.aspx Research SourceSupports: Club history
  3. www.farmscc.org/Default.aspx Research SourceSupports: General research
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  1. www.farmscc.org/membership Research SourceSupports: General research