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The Field Club of Greenwich was founded in 1908 by a small group of gentlemen with the intention of forming a club that would be the center of family life.

As the Greenwich Graphic reported in 1940, they wanted “to find a modest meeting place for people of moderate means.” Among the founders was Elon Hooker, who made a fortune in chemicals, George Dommerick, a leader in the financial world, and Colby Chester, who became president of General Foods. The group bought eleven acres of land for $18,000, and The Field Club of Greenwich was born.

Since 1908, The Field Club members have included members of the Bush, Rockefeller and Walker families. The Field Club of Greenwich is a preeminent family racket club in the area, with amenities including tennis, squash, platform tennis, swimming, fitness center, and fine dining. The Club is a welcoming, family-oriented social club with an extraordinary spirit of camaraderie and good sportsmanship. In 1943 Lester Cummings, a national squash champion, became head professional at the Field Club. Among other things, he invited pros to practice at the Club before their championship title matches at Forest Hills, and members flocked to the club to watch and be inspired. Meanwhile, their kids could suit up in their whites to play in tennis clinics with the likes of Rod Laver and Stan Smith. Over the next thirty years, this magic man with all ages would set the tone for good sportsmanship and become a Field Club legend.

As stated, The Field Club of Greenwich has a history of providing the finest in tennis, squash and platform tennis playing opportunities since its founding more than one hundred years ago. The Directors of Tennis and Squash provide a full curriculum of clinics and individual instruction for players of all ages and skill levels. Members enjoy a gorgeous large pool including lap lanes, a diving board, and a fenced in baby pool. The Fitness Center offers comprehensive cardiovascular, flexibility training, one-on-one strength training. The Club’s dining goal is simple -- to make The Field Club of Greenwich synonymous with outstanding service, superior food selection, and extraordinary menu offerings.