Address Brewster, NY 10509, USA | ||
Similar Morefar Golf Course, Ridgefield Golf Course, Vails Grove Golf Course, Centennial Golf Club, Richter Park Golf Course | ||
Morefar Back O'Beyond is a secretive, little-used private golf course located on 500 acres (2.0 km2) in both Danbury, Connecticut and Southeast, New York. The course can be seen from portions of the Richter Park public course and has garnered local rumor as to its origin and ownership.
Course officials do not cooperate with the press seeking information about the facility. It appears the course was established in 1964 (some sources say 1962) by Cornelius Vander Starr who had founded the company later known as AIG over forty years before. Some say his ashes are interned on the site. It was owned by Starr International, a Bermuda-based company long associated with AIG and the Starr family. It is currently controlled by Maurice Greenberg, former AIG Chief Executive Officer. Starr International also does not discuss the facility.
It appears memberships are not available to the public and the course may only be used by employees of Starr International. Some companies associated with AIG and the financial sector were able to host functions at the club in the mid-2000s. Sculptures dot the course.
The course, a par 73, measures 6748 yards. Edward Ryder and Val Carlson are credited as its designers. Perhaps 20 foursomes play per day, although regulars on the nearby public course claim to have never seen anyone on the greens.
The course includes a restaurant and full bar. Walking is not allowed on the course; players must use a cart. The course also has a small driving range.
Victor Boyd is the general manager. Tom Kochan is the course pro.