Morefar Back O’Beyond
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Morefar Back O’Beyond is a secretive, little-used private golf course located on 500 acres (2 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-2000's. 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.
Danbury, Connecticut
Danbury is a city in northern Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. It had population at the 2010 census of 80,893. Danbury is the fourth largest city in Fairfield County and is the seventh largest city in Connecticut....
and Southeast, New York
Southeast, New York
Southeast is a town in Putnam County, New York, United States. The population was 17,316 at the 2000 census. The town is in the southeast part of the county. Interstate 84, Interstate 684, US Route 202, and US Route 6 pass through the town.- History :...
. 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
Cornelius Vander Starr
Cornelius Van der Starr also known as Neil Starr or CV Starr was an American businessman and Office of Strategic Services operative who founded the American International Group insurance corporation and a major philanthropic foundation.-Early life:Starr was born in Fort Bragg, California with the...
who had founded the company later known as AIG
AIG
AIG is American International Group, a major American insurance corporation.AIG may also refer to:* And-inverter graph, a concept in computer theory* Answers in Genesis, a creationist organization in the U.S.* Arta Industrial Group in Iran...
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-2000's. Sculptures dot the course.
The course, a par 73, measures 6748 yards. Edward Ryder
Edward Ryder
Edward M. Ryder is a former member of the Ohio House of Representatives. When elected to office, he became the youngest member of the House; he served on the Interstate Legislate Committee on Lake Erie, and opposed a jet port near Euclid, Ohio that would have caused Euclid to be split by a new...
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.