Great River Golf Club is the Northeast's premier semi-private golf club. Designed by Tommy Fazio, the golf course is challenging and awe-inspiring. In 2005 Great River was named #2 Top Rated Golf Course in the State of Connecticut and ranked #34 on America's 100 Greatest Public Golf Courses List by Golf Digest Magazine.

Great River is ranked among the country's Top 50 Most Popular Golf Courses, Top 50 Facilities, and Top 50 in Service by the ZagatSurvey, 2004 America's Top Golf Courses. Quotes include, "Spectacular layout along the Housatonic River," "Top-notch practice facilities," "Outstanding food and service," and "A track that's superior to most private clubs."