FOR MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION AND PERSONAL TOUR, CALL:203.876.8051 SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY S GREAT RIVER GOLF CLUB 130 CORAM LANE, MILFORD, CONNECTICUT 06461 GREATRIVERGOLFCLUB.COM SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY S GREAT RIVER GOLF CLUB VISION. COMMITMENT. EXCITEMENT.
A UNIQUE TIME A new chapter has begun at Great River Golf Club. It s the rarest of opportunites for alumni of Sacred Heart University. An occasion to join a special club with a vision of development, prosperity, member focus and value. Great River has been elevated to a new trajectory of prominence, growth and prestige with its affiliation with Sacred Heart University. Sacred Heart s commitment to excellence and expansion is evident all around the explosive growth of its campus and as the University continues its forward progress, Sacred Heart University s Great River Golf Club follows suit. The professional staff takes great pride and responsibility in ensuring the finest service with a genuine commitment to member satisfaction. Great River combines a first-class, resort experience uniting outstanding golf, exquisite club amenities with the traditions and winning spirit of Sacred Heart University. Imagine membership at a course rated Best Places to Play in America by Golf Digest magazine. Now imagine it getting better and better from the moment you arrive. As a member of Sacred Heart University s Great River Golf Club, you won t have to imagine it, you can count on it.
A TRULY SPECIAL PLACE Test your golf skills on the region s most unique and challenging course. From the moment you pull into our driveway overlooking the expansive practice area and clubhouse facility, your special day begins and ends with personalized service found only at Sacred Heart University s Great River. Mike Kinney, Senior Vice President, Sacred Heart University Nestled along the banks of the Housatonic River, Sacred Heart University s Great River Golf Club is a championship-style, Tommy Fazio-designed haven, built for golfers who appreciate a firstclass membership experience in awe-inspiring surroundings. Its design includes five levels of tees to ensure golfers of all abilities experience a challenging and enjoyable day. Yet remarkably, the first significant turn members enjoy time and time again is not reserved solely for the transition from the front nine to the back. The first impressive turn is the one into Great River s magnificent floral-lined entrance overlooking the grand clubhouse. From that moment forward, the senses are alerted that a special day is in store. Sacred Heart University s Great River Golf Club is a celebration of excellence from the very first tee until the last celebratory glass is raised in the members lounge. Members and their guests savor panoramic vistas and stunning river views along manicured fairways. Great River members can be confident that joining includes the continual commitment, investment and vision of Sacred Heart University to deliver unmatched value for their association. WELCOME TO YOUR CLUB One of the region s most unique, challenging layouts Best Places to Play in the U.S. 4 ½ out of a possible 5 stars 2nd Best Overall Course in CT Top-notch practice area, training facility and golf academy First-rate clubhouse, pro shop and staff Exceptional restaurant atmosphere and cuisine New-members lounge and grill room A renowned CT restaurant known for its delicious food and outdoor-eating view
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY SUPERIOR MEMBER VALUE One visit to Sacred Heart University s Great River Golf Club and a tour of the facility will clearly demonstrate its friendly, yet refined, atmosphere of comfortable elegance and first-class amenities. You will witness firsthand how our professional staff takes great pride and responsibility in ensuring the finest service with a genuine commitment to member satisfaction. What will also become surprisingly evident is the remarkable savings our membership plans offer as a result of being an integral part of a university community. Sacred Heart University s Great River Golf Club is dedicated to offering the finest course and facility around. That dedication means that we will always strive to deliver the best member experience and value anywhere, especially for our alumni. Come see today what Sacred Heart University s Great River has to offer. We think you will agree, it is a place you can call home. As a golfer and now recent MBA grad, I was excited to take advantage of the Great River alumni benefit. The course is championship-level quality and the member services are exceptional. Between the member golf tournaments and wide variety of social events, I have been having a great time with new friends and fellow alumni. If you re an alum and love golf, you can t pass this opportunity up. Patrick Palaka, SHU alumnus, Great River member MEMBER PRIVILEGES Unlimited rounds of golf No initiation fee or assessments Member locker room with personal locker Access to Monty s world-class restaurant and bar Well-appointed member lounge and events room Unlimited use of practice facilities VIP status at SHU NCAA events Professionally staffed pro shop A personal introduction to current membership opportunities and private tour is easily arranged with our club manager or membership representative. Call Karin Attolino, Membership & Outing Sales Director, at (203) 876-8051 x111 or email karina@grgolfclub.com
The golf course is brilliant, very well designed and in great shape. Joey Savoie U.S. Amateur qualifier RECOGNITION MATCHED BY TRADITION COURSE ACCLAIM Golf Digest Magazine Best places to play in America 4 ½ out of a possible 5 Stars Architecture award for outstanding golf course features New England Golf & Leisure Best courses you can play Golf Week One of best state-by-state Northeast Golf Magazine Favorite golf course Favorite clubhouse restaurant Favorite clubhouse MEMBER PRIDE Affiliation with nationally recognized University Home to SHU NCAA Division I golf teams Fun, school team/club member matches Provides members VIP access to other SHU sports and events
A PLACE TO DINE, TO MEET, TO CELEBRATE Members will appreciate the way attention to detail embedded in our golf experience extends seamlessly throughout the rest of our facility and services. Our restaurant features culinary innovation from accomplished chefs in an elegant and upbeat atmosphere. Special dining events and music nights are offered frequently to members and their guests. Our lounge is a comfortable setting to tally the score, assess the round, meet and greet other members and alumni and forge new relationships. The inviting Grille Room features a classic pub-style menu that will satisfy appetites and quench thirsts while new challenges and rematches are planned. Special events reach a new level of satisfaction when they take place at the ballroom at Sacred Heart University s Great River Golf Club. The space is designed to be a best-in-class venue for member events, alumni gatherings, golf outing receptions, as well as a most enchanting host to future brides and grooms. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY As a Sacred Heart alumnus, it s a source of pride to see the amazing growth of the school. Remarkable! But as a golfer, Great River is the icing on the cake. Can t wait to meet my fellow members, share a bit of school pride, root for the teams and watch the course grow in stature alongside Sacred Heart. It s an exciting time to be a member of Great River. Paul Timpanelli, SHU alumnus, Great River member
BE A PART OF HISTORY IN THE MAKING Great River staff, current and new members, Sacred Heart alumni and the school s men s and women s golf teams have embarked together on a bold new course. With a visionary plan in place and solid footing, Sacred Heart University s Great River Golf Club has made the transition to a member-based club, accented by the excitement of NCAA golf. Already renowned and nationally recognized for its superior course and facility, the club is positioned to make national and regional news. It is a time for growth, new prestige, camaraderie and competition. An exciting time for SHU. An exciting time for Great River. An exciting time for YOU! Golf Clubs face many challenges these days with millennial interests trending more toward technical hobbies. We have a safe haven here with SHU. With its Division I teams making a home here, they re committed for the long run. I feel privileged to be here at this time. Tom Rosati, Great River Club Professional SHU alumni will see that we have taken the lead in golf s renaissance in our area. Sacred Heart University s Great River Golf Club is one of the top-rated courses around and is consistently rated among the top in the state. From the first time they visit here, alumni will notice that they are not at any ordinary course. Alumni will always experience quality, value and attentive service. That s our promise. That s our commitment. Mark Appelberg, Executive Director, SHU s Great River Golf Club
GREAT RIVER GOLF CLUB A RARE OPPORTUNITY Golf enthusiasts have a rare opportunity to secure a long-term, quality golf future with a membership at the Sacred Heart s Great River Golf Club. A tour of the course and facility, accompanied by a presentation on our facility and membership plans, will prove it is a club you want to join. Then, when you consider and do the math on other private club options, you ll realize it s a club you must join. In this economic environment, not many clubs can offer this unique combination of course quality, club amenities, financial stability and member value. It s an exciting time for Connecticut golf. You re cordially invited to tour our facility, see new course improvements, meet our staff and mingle with members. We look forward to meeting you. The course is a gem. You may have heard that before, but seeing is believing, especially with the investment Sacred Heart is making in every aspect of the club. Plus, my guests are a diverse group, so the 5 levels of tees keep the matches fair for all. It s like going to a resort every time I get there. Bill Haug SHU alumnus, Great River member
SPECIAL ALUMNI MEMBERSHIP VALUE One visit to Sacred Heart s Great River Golf Club and a tour of the facility will clearly demonstrate its friendly yet refined atmosphere of comfortable elegance and first-class amenities. You will witness firsthand how our professional staff takes great pride and responsibility in ensuring the finest service with a genuine commitment to member satisfaction. What will also become surprisingly evident is the remarkable savings our membership plans offer as a result of being an integral part of Sacred Heart University. Graduates of SHU are eligible for unlimited golf memberships. Alumni can also access the golf course and pay the appropriate daily fee rate. Sacred Heart University s Great River is a source of pride for alumni looking for a unique experience at one of the best courses in the area. ALUMNI MEMBER PRIVILEGES 2019 SEASON Unlimited rounds of golf Individual: $3,000 ($1,000 serves as a donation to SHU) Family: $6,000 ($1,000 serves as a donation to SHU) No initiation fee or assessments Member s guest fee $70 Unlimited use of practice facilities GHIN included A personal introduction to current membership opportunities and private tour is easily arranged with our club manager or membership representative. Call Karin Attolino, Membership & Outing Sales Director, at (203) 876-8051 x111 or email karina@grgolfclub.com