allowed women to dine in 1991. The club's membership became increasingly diverse with Italian, Jewish, and other cultural groups. With the closing of several area country clubs around the Great Recession NHCC absorbed many new golfing members. Today NHCC is more socially, economically, geographically diverse than it has ever been. While members in the first half century mostly lived within a few miles of the club, today they live as far as Fairfield and Hartford Counties. Course Facilities The distinctive clubhouse was modeled after Scottish golf clubhouses of the era. In 1913 Spanish-style red tiles were added to the roof which remain today. Despite renovations to the grille room and dining rooms, the men's locker room, pro shop, and patios retain a historic feel of golf's early days. As a purist's golf club, the primary usage of the club is golf. The large practice green is steps away from the clubhouse with views of the driving range, 9th green, and 18th green. Due to land constraints the driving range has remained an iron-only facility for most accomplished players with a maximum allowed carry distance of approximately 190 yards. Distance-limited balls are available for longer clubs. In 2015 a modern short game practice area was constructed including 2 bunkers and an undulating green for chipping and pitching practice. Other facilities include an olympic size swimming pool and paddle ball courts. Tournaments New Haven Country Club has been selected to host six Connecticut Open Championships, 14 Connecticut Amateur Championships, the New England Amateur, countless USGA and CSGA qualifiers, and the Women's Western Championship. The club is the host of the 2018 Connecticut Open References Golf clubs and courses in Connecticut 1898 establishments in Connecticut Sports venues completed in 1898 Sports venues in New Haven County, Connecticut Buildings and structures in Hamden, Connecticut