The concept of Birchwood Country Club was conceived in late 1945 after the conclusion of World War II. The property and landmark homestead upon it, belonging to the then-defunct Westport Country Club, was acquired by Birchwood Country Club, which was formed and incorporated in 1946.
The existing but damaged and overgrown original eighteen-hole golf course had been crammed into the approximately eighty-three acres of the parcel and needed almost total rebuilding. At its best, it was a very short and weak eighteen holes. The newly formed Club leadership engaged the services of Orrin Smith, a highly regarded golf course architect of that era, to consult and develop the best plan to refurbish or redesign the course. The decision was made to create a challenging nine-hole course to replace the weak, old, decayed eighteen. That turned out to be a wise choice. In 1997 Sports Illustrated" published an article on nine-hole golf courses in the USA (at that time, there were over 4,000 and now well over 6,000) and rated Birchwood in the top 10 of all those courses in the country. In 2010, Golf World recognized Birchwood Country Club as America's 6th-best nine-hole golf course. This course is complemented by seven Har-Tru tennis courts, 2 paddle courts, 3 pickleball courts and a picturesque pool giving Birchwood's families much to enjoy.
Since day one, the Club was known for its membership quality, primarily drawn from New York City north and east to Bridgeport, CT, and beyond. That membership, Birchwood's style, ambiance, and atmosphere have always been admired and considered among the finest of the many clubs in metropolitan New York. Our restaurant, which has long been regarded as the best in the Westport area, is the envy of most clubs whose members have been dinner guests at Birchwood.
Recent renovations and enlargements to the facilities have made Birchwood a good location for clubs and private events. Conveniently located but in a pastoral setting, Birchwood stands out as the finest venue Westport has to offer.
Our facilities' quality and staff make Birchwood a most desirable "home away from home" for our members.