Fiddler's Elbow Country Club
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Fiddler's Elbow Country Club is a private country club located in Bedminster, New Jersey. Fiddler's Elbow is the largest corporate membership country club in the world. The golf club has 3, 18-hole championship courses and membership is highly exclusive. The club is also known for its extravagant weddings, receptions and corporate golf outings.
, at Exit 26. The location boasts over 1200 acres (4.9 km²) of pristine and highly manicured terrain.
and former New Jersey Governor Christine Todd Whitman
. Former President Ronald Reagan
used to frequent the club, as well as many other top executives from companies like Anheuiser Bush, Merck and GE. 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
. Other high profile members include former President George W. Bush
, LPA golfer Annika Sörenstam
, and many other professional athletes.
History
The club was founded in 1965. The club has three 18 hole courses (The River, The Forest, and The Meadow) each with a par of 72. The country club sits on what was previously a farm and the 10000 square feet (929 m²) English manor became the clubhouse.Location
The Rattlesnake Bridge Road entrance to the clubhouse is adjacent to Interstate 78Interstate 78 in New Jersey
Interstate 78 is an east–west route stretching from Union Township, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania to New York City. In New Jersey, I-78 is called the Phillipsburg–Newark Expressway and the Newark Bay Extension of the New Jersey Turnpike...
, at Exit 26. The location boasts over 1200 acres (4.9 km²) of pristine and highly manicured terrain.
Membership
Membership is limited to corporate applicants and the club is ranked as one of the most exclusive golf and country clubs in the United States. Guests must be accompanied by a member in order to play at Fiddlers Elbow. Membership includes access to the three golf courses, the club house and its full-featured restaurant, locker rooms, complementary valet parking, and a helipad.Famous members
The club is frequented by many famous people including Steven Van ZandtSteven Van Zandt
Steven Van Zandt is an Italian-American musician, songwriter, arranger, record producer, actor, and radio disc jockey, who frequently goes by the stage names Little Steven or Miami Steve...
and former New Jersey Governor Christine Todd Whitman
Christine Todd Whitman
Christine Todd "Christie" Whitman is an American Republican politician and author who served as the 50th Governor of New Jersey from 1994 to 2001, and was the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency in the administration of President George W. Bush from 2001 to 2003. She was New...
. Former President Ronald Reagan
Ronald Reagan
Ronald Wilson Reagan was the 40th President of the United States , the 33rd Governor of California and, prior to that, a radio, film and television actor....
used to frequent the club, as well as many other top executives from companies like Anheuiser Bush, Merck and GE. Many Fortune 500 companies have memberships at the club. Raymond J. Donovan
Raymond J. Donovan
Raymond James Donovan is a former United States Secretary of Labor.Donovan was born in Bayonne, New Jersey, and attended Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans, Louisiana. He worked as a union laborer in summers and received a B.A. in philosophy...
, former US Secretary of Labor, is part owner of the club as well. New Jersey Devils
New Jersey Devils
The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...
goaltender Martin Brodeur
Martin Brodeur
Martin Pierre Brodeur is a French-Canadian ice hockey goaltender who has played his entire National Hockey League career with the New Jersey Devils. In his 19-year tenure with the Devils, he has won three Stanley Cup championships and has been in the playoffs every year but two...
has been known to visit the club, as well as former New York Giants
New York Giants
The New York Giants are a professional American football team based in East Rutherford, New Jersey, representing the New York City metropolitan area. The Giants are currently members of the Eastern Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
' defensive end Michael Strahan
Michael Strahan
Michael Anthony Strahan is a former National Football League defensive end who played his entire career for the New York Giants; a career where he set the record for the most sacks in a single season and won a Super Bowl in his final year. He is currently a football analyst on Fox NFL Sunday, and...
. Other high profile members include former President George W. Bush
George W. Bush
George Walker Bush is an American politician who served as the 43rd President of the United States, from 2001 to 2009. Before that, he was the 46th Governor of Texas, having served from 1995 to 2000....
, LPA golfer Annika Sörenstam
Annika Sörenstam
Annika Sörenstam is a Swedish-American professional golfer whose achievements rank her as one of the most successful golfers in history. Before stepping away from competitive golf at the end of the 2008 season, she won 90 international tournaments as a professional, making her the female golfer...
, and many other professional athletes.