In the early 50’s Forest and Rosemary Smith, owners of many Clock Restaurants purchased the facility. The restaurant was again refurbished and expanded and made into a clubhouse. Plans were made for reopening the golf course and extending it to an 18-hole layout plus a 9-hole pitch and putt course. In 1951 the club became the “Clock Country Club” Harry Rainville was the architect and Ralph Evans was head pro. In 1953 the first 9-holes officially opened. Forest Smith brought prominent pros and celebrities such as Liberace and the Mills Brothers. The new members from President Eisenhower, Vice President Nixon and Governor Knight received congratulatory telegrams. In 1957 the club was offered to the members who purchased the club and it became Candlewood Country Club. We have been a private equity membership club since then offering outstanding privileges and amenities through out the years. In addition our members have always built a sense of community, friendships and has made Candlewood their home away from home.

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