18-HOLE COURSE

(photo courtesy westchestergov.com)

Pro: Max Galloway, PGA

General Information: 914-862-5283
Reservations: 914-995-4653
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.  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
Available for Outings: Yes
Credit Cards: Amex, Visa, MC
Restrictions: Children 11-14 years old must be accompanied by an adult.  Proper dress and non-metal spikes required
USGA Computer ‘handicap’ system available: Yes; Cost: $30        Discounts: For seniors and juniors, weekdays; for twilight and off-season play
Carts: Pull - $5.00; Power - $19 per person for 18 holes
Club Rentals: $20 for full set

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

Amenities:
Pro Shop: Yes, full service    
Lessons: Yes; Clinics: Yes    
Driving Range: Yes, 40 stalls
Practice Putting Greens: Yes
Practice Chipping Area: Yes
Clubhouse: Yes
Bar / Lounge: Yes
Lockers / Showers: For men & women         
Restaurant: Open at dawn, serving breakfast, lunch & dinner          
Snack Bar: On course at 9th hole

GOLF COURSE

Built: 1922
Architect: Tom Whelan

Description: This course plays significantly longer than its 6558 yards.  Hilly, with blind holes, doglegs and pinching trees, accuracy is at a premuim here.

The tee shots are not always easy to find a good line, and if you miss slightly, you might end up deep in the trees.  On most holes, you also need a good amount of carry to find yourself in a decent position for your second shot into the green.  The putting surfaces are generally small, and somewhat well-bunkered.  Wind can also be a factor, especially in spring and fall.  The course as a whole is generally well manicured for a county course, and the greens are probably the fastest for a public course in the area.  

Signature Hole: No. 4, 442-yard Par 4.  A longish par-4, a good, long and straight drive is needed for a level lie in the  fairway.  From there, the second shot must carry to an elevated green, the three bunkers surrounding.  Tough to get your second hole high.

Reader Comments: Bring all your clubs, you’ll use each and every one of them.  Because of the rolling, hilly terrain you’ll rarely have a flat lie.  A wonderful layout, nice variety, never boring.  Always well kept.  A terrific outing for intermediate and low-handicappers.  Recent renovations to all the tee boxes and several greens have made the facility even more enjoyable. As far as we're concerned it's the best public course in Westchester.

Directions: Distance from Manhattan approximately 44 miles.
FDR (north) to Major Deegan (north) to Saw Mill Pkwy (north) to Taconic Pkwy. (north) to Baldwin Rd. Exit.  Go right, to club entrance at 1st light.

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