The Apawamis Club

Rye, NY

Founded in 1890 as a social club, Apawamis added golf under the direction of Willie Dunn.  Dunn is known most notably for his contributions to Shinnecock Hills and the golf course has remained very much intact from its origins with modern restorations from Gil Hanse and Keith Foster. The logo is truly epic. The name derives from the words appoqua which means to cover; “mis” meaning “the trunk of a tree”, and together it implies “the covering tree”.  The words “IN PACE”, “IN BELLO” and ”INSTANS” means pressing on in peace and in war.  The peace pipe of the Apawamis Indians, the goose quill pen and the oyster are an amazing crest.

The club was the home for legendary entertainer Ed Sullivan and Gene Sarazen as caddies.  Apawamis played host to the 1911 U.S. Amateur and was one of the first clubs in America with a squash house. Recreating and socializing are what Apawamis has always been about.  The logo reeks of old money.