18-HOLE COURSE

The nice parkland feel of Maple Moor. (photo courtesy maplemoorgolf.com.com)

Pro: Tom Avezzano, PGA

General Information: 914-995-9200
Pro Shop: 914-946-1830
You must have a “Park Pass” to access the reservation system.  This “pass” is only available to Westchester County residents for a fee of $50 for 3 years, senior citizens pay less.  Those with the Park Pass  can reserve tee times up to 8 days in advance
Run by: Westchester County Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation
Open: March 31 through December 31
Restrictions: Minimum age 11; children 11-14 must be with an adult. Proper dress required & non-metal spikes only
Available for Outings: Yes
Carts: Pull - $5; Power - $19 per person for 18 holes.
USGA Computer ‘handicap’ system available: Yes; Cost: $30  
Credit Cards: Amex, Visa, MC
Discounts: For seniors and juniors, weekdays; twilight & off-season play
Club Rentals: $20 for a full set

Amenities:
Pro Shop: Yes, full service       
Lessons: Yes; Clinics: Yes    
Driving Range: None
Practice Putting Greens: Yes
Practice Chipping Area: None
Clubhouse: Yes       
Bar / Lounge: Yes             
Lockers / Showers: Yes, for men and women
Restaurant: Serving breakfast and lunch   
Snack Bar: On course at 5th & 14th

Website: http://www.golf.westchestergov.com

18-HOLE COURSE

Built: 1927
Architect: Tom Winton

Description: Maple Moor takes pride in the fact that it was Westchester's first public course, opening in 1927.  Tom Winton designed a nice track that, well, seems made for public play.  Although named after the large amount of maple trees that line the fairways, the course is relatively open and offers a non-stress go-around.

An easy walk, Maple Moor has a variety of hole designs that keeps it interesting throughout.  Not all that long, with some rolling terrain and sparsely bunkered, this a good course to fine-tune your game, as well as a good place learn and get better for the intermediate golfer.  The conditions have improved dramatically since Billy Casper Management has taken over, and there are supposed to be more improvements coming.

Signature Hole: No. 18, 395-yard Par 4.  The fairway is a slight dogleg to the left that requires an uphill second shot to a green with traps on left and right.  A par is a good score here.

Reader Comments: A fun course, easy but enjoyable ... The new management [Billy Casper] is starting to work wonders here.  Conditions are better than ever and the pace of play has improved dramatically ... The new golf carts with GPS tracking are terrific.

Directions: Distance from Manhattan approximately 24 miles.
Hutchinson River Pkwy. (north) to Exit 25 W.  Go west, toward White Plains, course will be on your right.

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