Fiddler's Elbow Country Club

Fiddler's Elbow Country Club is located in Bedminster, New Jersey and is the largest corporate membership country club in the world.

History

The club was founded in 1965. The club is comprised of three 18 hole courses (River, Forest, and Meadow) each with a par of 72. The country club sits on what was previously a farm and the original farmhouse is now used as the clubhouse.

Location

The Rattlesnake Bridge Road entrance to the clubhouse is adjacent to Interstate Route 78, Exit 26.

Famous Faces

The club is frequented by many famous people including Steven Van Zandt and former New Jersey Governor Christine Todd Whitman. Former President Ronald Reagan used to frequent the club, as well as many other top executives. Many Fortune 500 companies have memberships at the club. Raymond J. Donovan, former US Secretary of Labor, is part owner of the club as well. New Jersey Devils goaltender Martin Brodeur has been known to visit the club, as well as former New York Giants' defensive end Michael Strahan.

Executive Staff

The club is privately owned and operated. Club Management includes PGA Professional Chas Starlund, General Manager David McGhee, Head Chef Jim Burnett, Superintendent Tom Breiner, Events & Marketing Manager Bruce Maurer, Contoller Brendon Steidle (previously held by Mark Kelson, now with Trump National Golf Club), Golf Events Manager Doug Groubard, and Membership Director Kristine Czerniach (previously held by Aimée J. Ricca, now Director of Sales for Live-360). For a short time the company also had its own in-house security that was eliminated due to lack of proper funding (the position of Director of Security from its conception to elimination was held by Jared R. Famularo, now with the City of Orlando Police Department).

Website

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