A historic hidden gem in Westchester designed by the likes of Raynor, Tillinghast, and Banks, Knollwood features excellent bunkering and greens, plenty of quirk, and one of the best closers you’ll find anywhere. It is definitely underrated and is well-worth your time. … More Review: Knollwood Country Club
Reinvigorated by Stephen Kay’s 2021 renovation, Hendricks Field is an excellent municipal course located just outside New York City featuring a walkable, playable course with numerous template holes. It is on my short list of affordable publics I’d recommend in the greater New York City area. … More Review: Hendricks Field Golf Course
Offering a strong challenge on a hilly property, great value, and classic template architecture from Charles Banks, Francis Byrne always had great bones but is even better after Stephen Kay’s renovation. It is a must play public course for those in the area. … More Review: Francis A. Byrne Golf Course
While I think Rock Spring is more Banks than Raynor, the bottom line is that the general public won’t get a much better opportunity to experience templates and MacRaynor architecture than this. At under $50, I implore all those interested in architecture to check out Rock Spring as soon as possible, especially considering the property value may cause this course to be lost forever soon… … More Review: Rock Spring Golf Club at West Orange
While Knoll West could benefit from some tree removal and a renovation, this charming Charles Banks design is a rare opportunity for the public to experience classic Raynor architecture with numerous template holes and wonderful green complexes and bunkering. This is a worthwhile play to all those in the New York City area. … More Review: Knoll Golf Club (West Course)
Just as many Hotchkiss grads go on to do bigger and better things at Yale, so too did Raynor and Banks. Architecture enthusiasts, however, should not overlook this mini-Yale with numerous template holes, a strong Raynor influence, and an important role in golf architecture history. I highly recommend Hotchkiss School Golf Course to anyone in the area. … More Review: Hotchkiss School Golf Course
While conditioning and the closing stretch are a bit underwhelming, Yale is easily amongst the most architecturally magnificent courses in America, featuring numerous world-class template holes on a difficult terrain. I suggest all serious golf aficionados play this brilliantly quirky gem if given the opportunity. … More Review: Yale Golf Course
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