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Value
4.9
Layout
5.0
Friendliness
4.9
Pace
4.9
Amenities
4.9
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 71
Length 6863 yards
Slope 131
Rating 72.5

The Architects Golf Club is a unique layout that honors legendary course designers including Donald Ross, A.W. Tillinghast, and Alistair Mackenzie. Each hole is named after a famous designer, beginning with Old Tom Morris. The opening par 5 pays homage to St. Andrews' designer through the use of the existing features as hazards such as the rock wall and the sloping hillside that the green is deftly carved into. One of the most memorable holes is the 13th, another par 5 that will give you a taste of what it's like to play Augusta. This Alistair Mackenzie-inspired hole offers many risks and rewards. Golfers will face fairways bunkers and a pond on the left and then a creek that runs diagonally in front of the triple-tiered green. Position is the key to maneuvering this tough hole.

Course Details

Year Built 2001
Golf Season Year round
Architect Ron Whitten (2001) Stephen Kay (2001) Doug Smith (2001)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Appropriate golf attire must be worn at all times. Jeans (denim), tee shirts, bathing or gym shorts, tank tops and halter-tops are not permitted.

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Accolades

Reviews

4.9
612 Reviews (612)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 55
Patio Dining 37
19th Hole Scenic Views 28
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 98
Elevation Changes 64
Undulating Greens 62
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 81
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 64
A Weekend Splurge 61
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 99
In the 'Burbs 48
Convenient to the City 16

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Reviews 45
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Wish there were public courses like this near Westchester, NY.

Overall rating - 4.5/5
Tees - 5/5
Fairways - 5/5
Greens 4/5
Bunkers (NA - 3 inches of rain the night before I played so they were washed out. I can't blame the course for this. The only bunker I went into was a pond, so I can't say what they would be like if not for the rain.).

I drove 2 hours to play here. It was my first time on this course, and it didn't disappoint. Absolutely gorgeous. They had 3" of rain the night before I played, so unfortunately the bunkers were washed out. Everything else at Architects was amazing. Very well manicured for a public course. New Jersey really does it right with their courses. Architects, Heron Glen, and Neshanic Valley are 3 of the nicest courses I've ever played in terms of course conditions, visual appeal, and playability. If you bring your A game to these places, you'll score well.

I was the second person out on the course so pace of play was great. Zipped through the course pretty quickly and would've been even faster if there was no rain and it wasn't cart path only. I wish I had walked the course since I feel like I did more walking with cart path only, than I would've had I just walked.

Since there was so much rain the night before, and the course was soaked, it made it a tough on a few holes. But again, not the courses fault. Still very playable. The rain killed any sort of roll on drives, but probably helped me on a few greens. The rain made a few of the long par 4's even longer (4, 14, 15, 16 all measuring between 420 and 455). Would love to come back down here to play when it's dried up a bit and the ball rolls more.

Highly recommend playing this place if you get the chance. I would've ranked the "Course Conditions a 5 if not for the rain.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 08/05/2019

@jdamkp, been there a bunch over the years. One of the only courses in the area that's worth spending the money on.

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Commented on 08/05/2019

Check out Links at Unionvale. Little north of Westchester but a shorter drive than Architects.

Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent course for all skill levels!!

I absolutely love playing here. The course is very fair with wide fairways but challenging at the same time. with some lengthy par 4’s even from the one up tees. Yes, the weekends are pricey but if you can get out during the week it is super cheap. There are multiple tee boxes for all handicap levels so you will have fun out there. I highly recommend this course!! If you have not played this course you are missing out

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course

Wide open and forgiving fairways with challenging greens. Great condition. Highly recommend.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Overall course is ok. Greens are beat up a bit from people not fixing ball marks. Losing some of the greens. Seams like this is every year. Maybe time for another greens keeper.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course has great variety

I live about an hour away from the course and never hesitate to book a time. Always in great condition has a great variety of holes and always a well paced round. Beverage cart makes its way around every couple holes. Always a great round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

excellent course extremely friendly staff will play again here

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Let it go.

Course is extremely big and open. The greens are very large.and true. well maintained tee boxes and the fairways can’t be beat. Rough isn’t too long, you can easily find your ball. Only problem is that on the greens, players are not repairing their ball marks.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 45
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great except for bunkers

One of the best courses around except for the bunkers - hard, mostly clay / dirt. Not good.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 199
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Affordable championship course

Very challenging, excellent design, excellent condition. Staff are very friendly

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Big true greens.

I Play this course a couple times every year. A fantastic lay out. The greens are fast and true, the fairways are wide, the rough is cut you can find your ball With very little difficulty. A quality playing experience.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice Place

Played in a crisp 4 hours and love this course. Good layout and not to hard to stay out of trouble. The northeast has been pumneled by rain all spring and this course was in perfect shape.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 44
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Impressive

Tee time was at the conclusion of an outing. Course was wide open. Was able take in full experience without feeling rushed. Greens were about 85% back from aeration, rest of course was in perfect shape. Definitely a must replay.
GN now made it a great value. Gives Ballyowen a run for its money. Nice interpretation of replica holes.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 57
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Aeration but fun

Played as the aeration seems to be coming back for the greens, still early, fairways, tee box’s were fine, greens are still coming back. I love the course and the building, early April we expected the aeration, played on a day with few players so we moved relatively quick, will return as often as possible.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 39
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

The course is a lot of fun.

Played with 2 buddies had a great time, course was wet because of Sat. rain but greens were fast

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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