Ratings and Reviews See All. Hole #8 – 359 yards – A large rough area in the middle of the fairway features again here, and as before, longer hitters can carry it and be left with a short iron into the green. This green runs back-to-front and right-to-left and is lined by a deep bunker on the right and tiny pot bunker left. Both courses require thought and finesse to score well, and neither have had to evolve for professional tournament play. Hole #6 – 478 yards – Even though I sliced my drive OB right, this was one of my favorite holes on the course. My first round in my life with a caddy was at Quaker Ridge. They aren’t deep, but they are just tough enough to ensure you don’t walk away with a four. At 186 yards, the 10th is another par 3 and a very strong one. The best comparison is likely between Winged Foot East and Quaker Ridge. Quaker Ridge Golf Club 146 Griffen Ave, Scarsdale,, 10583 Not far from Scarsdale, Quaker Ridge Golf Club offers terrific views and challenging play for golfers at every skill level. The 18-hole Quaker Ridge course at the Quaker Ridge Golf Club facility in Scarsdale, features 6,835 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 70. Quaker Ridge Golf Club 146 Griffen Avenue, Scarsdale, NY 10583 United States Hole #16 – 430 yards – The best angle into this green is on the right side of this fairway, but those darn bunkers on the right narrow the fairway down considerably. The opener is a narrow 510 yard hole with OB lining the entire right side and sporadic trees on the left. Pars here are very rare. A.W. The first 8 holes line the property and the remaining 10 are more open, but by then the damage to the scorecard is often irreparable for those wild off the tee. The course was also ranked 64th in the world in 2007 by Golf Magazine. ( Log Out /  I played shortly before the Curtis Cup and remember my host remarking on the irony that the only two national events held at Quaker Ridge are match play events and the course isn’t a great match play course. This green is the second smallest on the course and runs hard back-to-front surrounded by four bunkers. I often like starting with a nice par 5, as it gives the golfer a chance to begin with par or better. Quaker Ridge’s clubhouse was built in 1925 and is truly magnificent. Set in the golf-rich, affluent area just north of Manhattan, this is one of the real old-school American golf courses. https://www.mapquest.com/us/new-york/quaker-ridge-golf-club-41545677 English. Quaker Ridge Golf Club Course Review The Quaker Ridge Golf Club is a place steeped in golf strategy and history and it boasts a classic Tillinghast design and layout, which was made even better (nec plus ultra sort to speak for Latin aficionados) after architect Gil Hanses restoration job. -“That might be, but there is quite a golf course down the street.” – Jack Nicklaus, 1974 after winning the U.S. Open when asked if Winged Foot was the best course in the world. Quaker Ridge Golf Club in Scarsdale, New York: details, stats, scorecard, course layout, photos, reviews Category Lifestyle Compatibility. We have developed a custom app to enhance your experience on and off property. I think the distinction “Tillie’s Treasure” also says something considering how prolific A.W. The more I think back on the round at Quaker Ridge, the more affinity I feel for the course. Verdict: Although Quaker Ridge keeps a low-profile, those who have been fortunate to experience it firsthand know it is very well-deserving of its Top 100 status and is undoubtedly one of the best parkland designs in America. Tillinghast (1918, 11 new holes and redesigned 7 original), Robert Trent Jones Sr./Frank Duane (1965, new tees), Rees Jones (1993, new tees and bunker restoration), Gil Hanse (2013, master renovation and tree removal). SHARE: As you near this green, the hole opens up with water on the left and a great view of the neighboring 5th. As sometimes happens, I was more concerned with soaking in the hole and playing well than taking a photo here… oh well! As you make your way to the 10th, make sure to notice the “Suggestion Box” 20 feet up in a tree – another quirk that shows the membership has a sense of humor. 2817 Barnett Rd Mebane, NC 27302 (336) 578-5789. Anything long rolls off the back of this green. At times it can be weeks after a round when I upload the photos, so I end up needing to refer back to a yardage book or scorecard to ensure that I have the right order. The fairways were firm and tight while the greens were fast and true. This green slopes right-to-left and is guarded by a bunker on the left. Hole #5 – 185 yards – You can see this hole from the 4th, and I found myself already strategizing before I had even stepped on the tee. And, as you will read below, it beats out many other courses in a few important categories. Another great attribute of Quaker Ridge is the lasting memory of the holes. (Yardages below are listed from the tips, which measure 7,008 yards with a rating of 74.8, 140 slope, and par of 70… Nobody said it was easy!). From the teebox, it appears as if the left short bunker is just short of the green, but is actually about 50 yards short. Mario Guerra stepped up to the head pro position at Quaker Ridge Golf Course this year after three seasons as an assistant at the Scarsdale institution.Guerra spent sixseasons at Sunningdale Co untry Club and taught at the Jim McLean School for many years. Quaker Ridge Golf Club. With a touch of a button, you can make a tee time, request your clubs from the bag room, view and pay your statement and use a directory of amenities and services. Requires iOS 10.0 or later. The 16th is a beautiful yet straightforward hole playing back towards the clubhouse. While both clubs have Tillinghast designed courses, the layouts have their own distinct feels. 1 Rating. Due to that warmup session, I “practiced” my tee shot on this hole quite a bit! Six hour+ rounds were the norm and teeing off on a par four with a three iron not uncommon. This goes down as one of the best short par 3s that I have played. while my memory has faded a bit since then, i can fondly remember this course. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. It is similar in nature but not quite its equal. Hole #7 – 437 yards – This sharp dogleg right forces golfers to either get aggressive off the tee, or be left with a long approach shot into this tough green. Those who bail out left will find their ball, but won’t have a good angle into this green. In 2008, Golf Digest rated Quaker Ridge the 30th best course in the United States. I have had trouble writing this post as Quaker Ridge is near and dear to me. The second is also an example of a tremendous green complex on a flat part of the property. Hole #13 – 234 yards – While this may look short in the photo below, it’s not! Quaker Ridge Golf Club. Tillinghast was brought in to revise the existing nine holes and add nine more. I found out the hard way that getting up-and-down here is no easy task. In 1993, Rees Jones followed in his father’s footsteps, further lengthening the course and renovating bunkers. It’s a great accidental test to assess the memorability of a course! It is a pure golf experience with everything you could need at a classic golf club, and not much more. The small details at Quaker Ridge added greatly to the experience. Both rarely feel cramped and are at the same time a delight to walk, a combination too often lost in today’s design. Trees were removed down the left side of the hole and the fairway was extended further left. While the 6th holds the number 1 handicap, many members will tell you the hardest hole is actually the 7th. The creek running in front of the green catches any approach shots that are short or spin back off the front. I didn’t get a chance to fully explore it, but the locker room is tremendous. At 408 yards, this par 4 is once again lined by OB on the right. Apparently they are suing the course, grossly inflating the number of balls in their backyard. This green is guarded by several bunkers on either side and features several humps and undulations, leaving for some very interesting putts. The 9th is the shortest hole at 143 yards, but is arguably the most difficult par 3 with a minuscule pear-shaped green that slopes hard right-to-left. Notably, it hosted the 1997 Walker Cup won by the United States and 2018 Curtis Cup. Tillinghast masterfully placed the bunker on the left to make it appear greenside. Click on the second photo below to see an enlarged view of the approach. Do you hit long iron or try to bomb it over the danger, leaving only a pitch in? Hole #10 – 201 yards – After grabbing your bacon and tomato sandwich at the turn, you make your way to the long 10th. Before Quaker Ridge I regularly played at Van Cortland Park in the Bronx. In March 1989, for example, Quaker Ridge was voted the number one course in the Met Area by The Met Golfer magazine. It is a beautiful, sweeping dogleg left with a bunker down the left side of the fairway. Quaker Ridge marked the final round on a weekend that included Shinnecock Hills and National Golf Links of America. Quaker Ridge has several quirks, the first being that you need to use specially-marked Pro-V1s on the 2nd hole due to an ongoing lawsuit with a neighbor on the right side of the hole. To help keep accurate stats for the lawsuit, a marker gives you the ball on the teebox and tracks the number of balls OB. Unlike its neighbor Winged Foot, Quaker Ridge has largely stayed out of the public’s eye, rarely hosting national tournaments. By the time you reach the 517 yard 14th, you haven’t played a par 5 in what seems like forever. Login with your free account to write a review of this course. Quaker Ridge Golf Club Inc. lock Unlock financial insights by subscribing to our monthly plan. The course was built when a group purchased the lease to a financially struggling course called Metropolitan Golf Links in 1916. Finally, beginning in 2008, Gil Hanse embarked on a master restoration including tree removal and bunker restorations. History: Quaker Ridge’s rich history began in 1916 when a group of local businessmen bought the struggling “Metropolitan Golf Links” and hired the venerable A.W. Lee has been a member of two USA Curtis Cup Teams, including last summer's record-setting USA victory at Quaker Ridge Golf Club. The course features on every top 100 list, and although celebrating its centennial year, it’s not a place that heralds itself as a top 100 powerhouse. This undulating green is guarded on both sides by bunkers. State Apparel – Maker of the Best Pants for a Scotland Golf Trip. The 12th is a strong, straightaway par 4 that plays longer than its yardage of 403 yards uphill. Characterized by numerous strong par fours, impeccable conditioning, and several unique quirks, I can’t say enough positive things about Quaker Ridge. The hole plays slightly downhill and the green played deceivingly small with that front pin. Required fields are marked *. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. You are in for a real treat, however, as this is one of the best par fives I’ve played. Prior to the round, I reached out to a few New York friends who had played Quaker Ridge before. Your options here are to hit hybrid or iron and leave a very long approach shot or try to cut the corner and bomb it over the trees. The new course was immediately highly regarded, especially with PGA star Johnny Farrell becoming the first head pro. Longer hitters can carry it, which leaves you with the approach seen in the photo below. ( Log Out /  Since then a “significant” number of trees have been removed and the bunkers restored back to how they might have looked in the Roaring Twenties. Quaker Creek Golf Course. MacDonald was a slicer (Chicago’s infamous left OB), then I allege Tillinghast was a hooker, as anything even slightly right will be OB at Quaker Ridge. OB features on the right side of many holes on the front. User Photos of Quaker Ridge Golf Club. Hole #1 – 527 yards – This opening par 5 plays straight away for 350+ yards before making an abrupt right turn to a green on the hillside. Welcome to Quaker Ridge, where the experience of our members is our primary focus. I’d like to go on record as saying it would be a tough test of golf for any tournament – the U.S. Open and the PGA included.” – Jimmy Demaret, 1969. I imagine the members are perfectly happy flying under the radar. Since then, the course has only undergone minor changes. Quaker Ridge Golf Club Attractions in New York: Read reviews written by 10Best experts. Tillinghast, the Quaker Ridge golf course opened in 1915. I didn’t get a chance to fully explore it, but the locker room is tremendous. At 372 yards, the par 4 11th is another world-class hole and one of my favorites at Quaker Ridge. In addition to golf, the Club features tennis and swimming pools. Tee                                 Par         Yardage         Rating          Slope, Black                             70            7008               74.8               143, Blue                              70            6456               72.2               137, White                            70            6163               70.8               134, Green                            70            5706               68.5               130, Gold                              73            5128               70.9               131. At Quaker Ridge, it’s absolutely imperative to take advantage of the 1st hole because you’ll have to wait thirteen more holes until the final par 5. Quaker Ridge is one of the least well known of the world's great courses. My host member at Quaker Ridge had played those first two rounds with me, and he jokingly warned, “Quaker Ridge will feel like a letdown after those two!” Instead of a letdown, I found a terrific club with a beautiful golf course. They have published no club history; it is hard to find pictures of the course and they shy away from publicity. The 3rd is perhaps the blandest hole on the course but nevertheless presents a challenge as a tight 424 yard par 4. Enjoying this content? 8th Hole at Quaker Ridge Golf Club (359 Yard Par 4) Bogey Beware: 6th Hole – 446 Yard Par 4 – Quaker Ridge is a challenging course with many challenging par fours, none tougher than the 6th hole. Quaker Ridge Golf Club is an 18-hole regulation length golf course in Scarsdale, New York. The course was one of the best conditioned that I have seen in years. The course is routed perfectly across rolling hills and despite playing from the tough rear tees, the round was very fun. Full course details for Quaker Ridge Golf Club, including scores leaderboard, map, printable scorecard, weather, reviews, and ratings. Trees were removed down the left, meaning only a creek divides this hole from the 11th. 2. I think a lot of this is due to the fact that the course has never hosted a Major and likely never will due to the fact that it sits on a remarkable 127 acres. The number 1 handicap 6th is my favorite hole at Quaker Ridge and is included in George Peper’s The 500 Greatest Golf Holes as one of the 18 Most Challenging Holes in the World. Hole #14 – 576 yards – It would be a disservice to ignore the 14th hole. Quaker Ridge is blessed with much better terrain that its nearby neighbor Winged Foot, which is on more-or-less flat ground. While its golf course is the central figure in the Quaker Ridge story, the club itself isn’t without its share of history. This is a feature I’ve noticed on several of Tillinghast’s courses and one I really enjoy. When the greens are running fast you could even putt back into the creek. Designer of the likes of Bethpage Black, Newport, Winged Foot, and a host of other classics, Quaker Ridge clearly holds a special spot on his résumé. 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General Comments: As mentioned above, Quaker Ridge only sits on 127 acres, so there isn’t room for a full driving range. This straightaway hole plays downhill with tall trees on either side and a creek running through the fairway about 250 yards from the tee, forcing many golfers to hit less than driver. In fitting fashion, the final four holes at Quaker Ridge are strong par fours, beginning with the 375 yard 15th. The closing hole is a slender 410 yard par 4 featuring a narrow fairway lined by tall trees. Pasatiempo Golf Club Review – MacKenzie’s Masterpiece, Royal St. George’s Review – One of the Greatest British Classics. OB again runs along the right side the entire way, while the left is lined by tall trees and swampy land. Pace of play was fantastic when I played on a Saturday afternoon. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. played it twice whilst in college (had a very good fried who was a caddy here) and wow! Despite this, his courses (including Quaker) are formidable challenges that have endured as well as any classic courses to the modern game. In fact, Quaker Ridge might be the least well-known Top 100 Courses in America, or at least in the golfing-rich New York City area. For the final 75 yards of this hole, the fairway turns sharply left, culminating in a tiny back-to-front sloped green guarded by bunkers left and long and a creek short and right. right and a creek up the left. One described the club as “pure,” and he was pretty spot-on. The course rating is 73.9 and it has a slope rating of 143 on Bent grass. The hole itself is a very tight 405 yard dogleg right with trees suffocating you on the right the entire way. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. The fairway leaves little room for error thus putting a huge premium on te tee shot. This hole runs uphill and features a “Great Hazard” of bunkers and rough bisecting the fairway about 150 yards short of the green. A ridge crosses the green, making this hole even more tough. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. The beautiful stone and stucco clubhouse frames the green nicely. This green slopes back-to-front with deep bunkers on either side. Two-time PGA Champion Paul Runyan, who played the 1936 Metropolitan Open at Quaker, said that Quaker Ridge "is the greatest golf course in the world." Needless to say, short is the worst miss here. Quaker Ridge Golf Club 146 Griffen Avenue, Scarsdale, NY 10583 Tel: 914-725-1100 Fax: 914-725-1161 quakerridge@quakerridge.org I like to research courses prior to playing them and had a hard time … Such wonderful design variety with every type of shot required. The first year I played one Top 100 course, the next year I played two and this year I was going to try for three. This slightly elevated green runs back-to-front with deep bunkers on either side that remind me of Raynor’s work. Follow Us In addition to golf, the Club features tennis and swimming pools. Like any great classic short par 3, numerous bunkers surround this green and leave a tough up-and-down. External reviews Financials. The green is large, but any mishit shot is caught by difficult and deep greenside bunkers. Members use the 16th and 17th holes as a makeshift range during certain hours. The only other famous course that even remotely compares acreage-wise is Wannamoisett, but even then, Quaker plays over 300 yards longer from the Tips. A large grass practice tee is located rear and to the right of the actual tee box on the hole. Quaker Ridge Golf Club. Needless to say, the restored course was a fitting stage for the 2018 Curtis Cup matches, which the home team dominated. How to Plan a Scotland Golf Trip for a Big Group. Gil Hanse has been working at Quaker Ridge Golf Club since 2002. This hole again features OB right, but is more generous off the tee than the preceding holes. Sign up for our monthly newsletter to receive travel tips, exclusive content, and sneak peaks at new reviews! Most recently, Gil Hanse consulted on tree removal among other small tweaks. Designer: John Duncan Dunn (1915, 9 holes), A.W. Languages. For those who need to lay-up here, two crossbunkers about 100 yards short of the green present a challenge. It was one of my favorite approach shots on the course. Quaker Ridge Golf Club Review Quaker Ridge marked the final round on a weekend that included Shinnecock Hills and National Golf Links of America. The 5th is the first of a tremendous set of one-shotters playing 151 yards over water. I particularly enjoy how Tillinghast courses rarely feature blind shots and most of his holes are laid out fully in view on the teebox. Facebook page opens in new window Instagram page opens in new window Twitter page opens in new window YouTube page opens in new window Flickr page opens in new window Quaker Ridge Golf Club is a private, 18-hole in Scarsdale, NY (par: 70; yards: 7,008). This elevated green runs hard back-to-front with bunkers left, short, and a grass bunker on the right. This approach features fantastic bunkering and an elevated back-to-front sloped green with a tricky false front. He was recognized by Golf Digest as one of the Best Young Teachers in America. Having played several of Tillinghast’s gems already, Quaker Ridge furthered my love affair with his courses. This is a course I could play for the rest of my life and never tire of. 1 Rating. The left side is more open, but a tall oak tree at about 210 yards hangs over the fairway and can knock down drives. Many of his characteristics – tremendous strategic bunkering, long, hard par fours, and subtly difficult greens certainly hold true at Quaker. 8th Hole – 359 Yard Par 4 – The shortest par four on the course, the 8th hole at Quaker Ridge features a prominent knob in the middle of the fairway. Panelist comments, Quaker Ridge Golf Club: “Might be the best first seven holes in golf. Rate, comment, or mark this as golfed on your personal profile. Quaker Ridge… Hole #3 – 451 yards – Miss right on this green and get trapped in the deep greenside bunker. Not only was he clearly a great player himself, but he quickly learned my game and made some excellent suggestions and reads. Designed by A.W. Quaker Ridge Golf Club . quaker ridge - 17 points There is a very good chance that you have never heard of Quaker Ridge golf course, although if you have played it you will remember it for a long time. Get reviews, hours, directions, coupons and more for Quaker Ridge Golf Club at 146 Griffen Ave, Scarsdale, NY 10583. This medium-length layout features 4 sets of teeboxes for the enjoyment of golfers of all skill levels. Hole #18 – 456 yards – The final hole is not an easy finish. 5.0 out of 5. Li and Lee will compete this weekend June 8-10 at Quaker Ridge Golf Club in New York, as the USA team tries to take the Cup back from the Great Britain & Ireland.… Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. Quaker Ridge was one of the places I really wanted to play but I … ( Log Out /  Is England the Most Underrated Country for Golf? Click on the map to get directions and see further location details for Quaker Ridge Golf Club … Members of staff around the club were also very welcoming, especially those at the turn who made the club’s signature bacon and tomato sandwiches (so good…). The layout was essentially untouched until 1965 when the duo of Robert Trent Jones Sr. and Frank Duane arrived to lengthen the course and restore bunkers. A false front here means the creek is readily in play for those who spin their ball off the green. It’s tough to disagree! Another curious feature on this hole is a patch of rough running about 50 yards once the fairway starts. Bob Musich, CCM manages the course as the General Manager. This hole is essentially treeless and provides a nice contrast from the heavily tree-lined other holes. While there’s no serious trouble off the tee, this approach runs uphill with a deep bunker on the right 60 yards short of the green. After a brief but intense storm passed, we made our way to the 15th. This is an interesting hole with a wide fairway lined by a creek on the left and a trio of bunkers on the right at 230 yards. This green slopes back-to-front and is guarded by bunkers long, left, and right. Hole #9 – 164 yards – From the members tees, this hole is only 143 and it is a terrific short par 3. Lo and behold the photos jumbled with Quaker Ridge three weeks after the round, but I immediately reordered them from memory. This elevated green slopes hard back-to-front and is lined by deep bunkers on both sides. Hole #4 – 454 yards – A large patch of rough splits the fairway in the landing zone. “Low key” is the phrase often used to describe Quaker Ridge. The green sits above the fairway, creating a blind shot for players attempting to reach in two, and a tricky non-blind wedge shot for those who lay up on top of the hill. Quaker Ridge is one of the least well known of the world's great courses. This fairway is very generous up until about 220 yards, when bunkers and trees come into play on the right. Birdies are few and far between and this course is much more akin to U.S. Open-style courses. The biggest difference between the layouts is the hillier land at Quaker Ridge compared to the gently rolling, flatter land at Winged Foot. Aim center green and control your distance here! Graylyn LoomisJuly 28, 2016Course ReviewsLeave a Comment. At about 270 yards off the tee, there’s a bunker on the right and the fairway narrows to almost nothing. Quaker Ridge Golf Club. When people start talking about Quaker Ridge, it isn’t long before all conversations lead to one thing; the quality and challenge of the par 4s. Your email address will not be published. In addition to featuring twelve long, strong par fours, the defining feature of Quaker Ridge is the Out-of-Bounds that lines the right on the first 8 holes. Hole Descriptions: Quaker Ridge is affectionately known as “Tillie’s Treasure,” a nickname that seems to hint at the fact that the Club keeps a relatively low profile, especially compared to neighboring Winged Foot. ( Log Out /  My caddie for the day was also the best of the weekend. Pace of play was fantastic when I played on a Saturday afternoon. Tags:Gil Hanse, New York Golf, Top 100 Golf Courses, Your email address will not be published. While there’s no OB here, this is an intimidating teeshot with tall trees lining both sides of a tight fairway and a bunker on the right at 240 yards. This dogleg right features o.b. Even if you’re able to do this, a creek is in play that runs through the fairway about 120 yards short of the green. I like to research courses prior to playing them and had a hard time finding much information about Quaker Ridge. This dogleg left suits my eye extremely well from an elevated teebox with a generous fairway lined by bunkers on both sides at 210 yards and church-pew like bunkers down the left for the next 100 yards. At just 344 yards, the penultimate hole is a short par 4 that requires some strategy. There’s more room on the right than it appears, but this is still a very difficult hole. This green is large, flat, and guarded by bunkers short on either side. Hole #11 – 406 yards – This hole is considered by many to be the best on the course. Like the 4th, the defining characteristic of this hole is a knob of rough in the middle of the fairway that is absolutely in play between 180 to 230 yards. The short 335 yard 8th is one of the easiest holes on the course and offers a much needed respite from a brutal onslaught of long par fours. Quaker Ridge is nearby Winged Foot. In the 1920s, Tillinghast continued to tinker with the fledgling course while the likes of Walter Hagen, Gene Sarazen, and Henry Vardon roamed the fairways in exhibition matches. 14th Hole at Quaker Ridge Golf Club (548 Yard Par 5) Birdie Time. You get a great view of this hole walking down the 4th and can clearly see the narrow green surrounded by three bunkers and water short. The short game facilities at Quaker Ridge are impressive, with a large practice green. This is more an aesthetic feature than strategic, but I like the look of it from the teebox. Subscribe Unlock nonprofit financial insights that will help you make more informed decisions. Long and straight off the tee is a must at this difficult course. The bunkers on the right were also recently tweaked. I’ll list the accolades for Quaker Ridge below, but even more revealing are some quotes from golf legends: -“Quaker Ridge is the best golf course in the world” – Paul Runyan, 1936, -“Quaker Ridge is the most underrated golf course in the New York area, because it has never been host course to a major championship. At 414 yards, this hole features a generous landing area with bunkers on the right at 255 yards and left at 330 yards. Login with your free account to see the full photos of this course. The pin in the photo below is on the tough, narrow portion of the green. 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