Race Brook has a long and illustrious history and a golf course second to none. Having celebrated its Centennial in 2012, the Club can look back with pride on its history as it continues to provide its members and guests with golfing excellence and fellowships which are its hallmark. In early January of 1912, a committee of prominent citizens from New Haven, Orange and Derby met at the Union League Club on Chapel Street in New Haven to discuss the organization and construction of a new golf course. On February 7, 1912, they formed the Race Brook Realty Company and on August 9, 1912, incorporated the Race Brook Country Club. Rollin S. Woodruff, who had served as Connecticut's Governor from 1907-1909, was elected as the club's first president.