Pound Ridge Golf Club

For fans of Pete Dye, Pound Ridge does not disappoint, but be prepared to scramble . . . it's a tough course. Given the time of year, playing conditions were better than I expected. One word of caution: To give yourself any chance of reasonable scoring, IGNORE the posted recommendations on the 1st Tee on what tees to play and move up one tee box from what your handicap would normally dictate. Several of the holes that appear to be reachable in regulation, really aren't. It can be amusing to play with folks who are mid-handicappers and insist in playing off the Granite Tees and then discover that they can't get to many greens in regulation. But, given the difficulty of the course and what one pays to play . . . and this is not a cheap course most of the time, what's the point in not giving yourself a chance? Do yourself a favor and move up!

Everything was in great shape. The greens were super fast. Don't pass up an opportunity to play here.

Played on Columbus Day, 2014. Overcast skies didn't hamper the fun. This course is extremely challenging for the average recreational golfer. As it is late in the year the greens are a bit spotty with marks and lack of growth. No reflection on the overall course quality. This is a must play for those serious about their game and wanting to try different Westchester courses. A few very hard forced carries, and narrow shots. The greens' profiles are very challenging.

The staff was great from the bag handlers to the starter to the waitress in the grill room. My hats off to them.

This course is a gem. The greens weren't as good as usual but other than that it was a total pleasure. A little more expensive than the other public courses but well worth it.

expensive but pete dye is the man. will always look to play peteys courses

Very challangible course, faster greens, fancy views
Looks new,feels better

No doubt about it, Pound Ridge is a beautiful course, well laid out, in a picturesque setting. The Pete Dye design is extremely difficult, and a terrific challenge for better golfers. The greens were a bit disappointing, however, with lots of rough spots. Also, the club has stretched "seasonal" rates to the beginning of November, much later than most other public courses. The $165 per person rate seems excessive, especially when golfnow rates can be easily secured at $120.

Played it in July and 9/21. Aeration holes all over course in July (from April Aeration) and still there yesterday. Lots of bare spots on greens and rough

Many drainage issues - several holes cart path only.

Layout is pretty tricky and requires very strong shots, including a number of forced carries. If you can't hit the ball very far and moderately straight, it will be very long day.

But its a decent challenge for the low single digit player. But not for the 16+ player at all. They don't belong on this course.

CLubhouse is just manufactured building. No real kitchen and food is pretty pricey - ok but nothing special. Driving range is nothing special and is moderately long walk from putting green and 1st tee.

Pace of play reasonable even with several holes cart path only (been that way all year).

Interesting layout as no railroad ties. He used stones as walls.

Definitely not best course in area - Bethpage Black clearly better. But its a very strong decent course. But I don't think its worth what they are charging and they said they're noticeably raising the rates next year.

SLope and USGA on Golf Advisor site seriously wrong - 76.0/150 from tips, 71.7/142 from normal white tees (called granite there).

So its an extremely difficult course according to the USGA. And it plays that way.

Finally made it up to play Pound Ridge this past weekend. Beautiful end of summer weather and relatively quiet day at the course. Staff was incredible, friendly and helpful. Course was is pretty good shape. The greens had been punched recently but still rolled pretty true. Some trouble spots on a handful of greens. Fairways, even rough. and quality tee boxes made up for it. If you like Dye courses Pound Ridge is a must. No shortage of pot bunkers and mounds here.

THIS IS THE ONLY COURSE IN THE GREATER NYC REGION THAT I HAVE ENCOUNTERED IN THE LAST 10 YEARS THAT WILL NOT ALLOW YOU TO CANCEL A TEE TIME 24 HOURS BEFORE IT IS SCHEDULED.

BOOK AT YOUR OWN RISK!!!!!!

EVERY (100%) OTHER COURSE WILL ALLOW YOU TO CANCEL WITH NO PROBLEM.

Classic Dye design. Close to NYC. I'm glad I tried out the course. But don't think. I'll ever. Feel the need to play it again. There are so many. Quality courses within a 30 mile radius of this course and many are a much better value dollar for dollar.

Think you're a stick?
Pound Ridge will convince you otherwise. Pound Ridge will, as the name suggest, pound you into submission. Pete and Perry Dye transformed a gorgeous site into a house of hazards for players. From the second set of tees - where my partner and I played - there are a handful of harrowing 190-200 yard carries just to clear wetlands/water to reach the narrow fairways lined with mounds and volcano bunkers. The humps and hollows of the greens fall off into closely shaved collection areas. Despite all these potential pitfalls, playing Pound Ridge can be intoxicating. There are moments of pure serenity deep in the woods. It's hard to believe you're just an hour's drive from New York City. Both Golfweek and Golf Digest rank Pound Ridge among the best public courses in the state. An improved kitchen serves made-from-scratch sandwiches, burgers and salads for lunch in a cozy clubhouse.

The green had some moss on them but stilled rolled well. What an amazing course well worth the $. I will play there again this fall.

Very tricky course. Pete Dye has thought of it all. The course will only get better as it matures.

Tee boxes were in good shape
Fairways were in good shape
Sand traps were well maintained
Greens speed was good
Replay prices was to expensive

Pete Dye again designs a real test of your golfing skills. The course conditions were great...tight fairways lined with bunkers and every green is fast and undulating, guaranteeing a 3 putt. My buddies and I loved the course...without a doubt this is the best public course in the greater NYC area...only an hour's drive from No. NJ or NYC. The only issue is pricing....waaaay too overpriced ($200 in the am!) for the average golfer...this is a bucket list, one time try course unless you make as much as Donald Trump.

Absolutely a top 10 course. I play all around tri state area. Pound Ridge is right there with the best public courses.it is pricey but will be going back to play again. The layout is amazing. Panoramic scenery is stunning.

Course was in fabulous shape, great staff, nice pro shop

Design is too tricked out in my opinion. Even for a Pete Dye course -- feels like he tried too hard. Many of the course features are to create elaborate optical illusions and play with your head. I guess I am Not a fan of courses where you need a detailed course map and GPS to navigate all the tricks on the course. Just my opinion and a function of the courses I like to play

Greens are fast and in great shape.

The best public course in the tri state area without question. Expensive.

Played here with a 11:30 tee time on a Sunday at the discounted rate of $100/player (usually $210). I figured the course would be packed but it was totally empty, except for the two-some behind us who we saw from time to time. The tee box's were in poor condition and some of the landscaping was a bit below what you'd expect at a $200 per round course. We finished 18 (as a two-some) in just under 3 1/2 hours. Everyone that works at the course is extremely nice, food/drinks were great but I wish the course was in better shape.