
Ardsley Course
Ardsley Country Club

About this course
Ardsley Country Club, a bedrock of Westchester County golf, represents a bygone era of club life where social connections thrived alongside sporting pursuits. Carved into the rolling hills just north of the Tappan Zee Bridge, the parkland layout presents tree-lined fairways that place a premium on strategic positioning rather than sheer length. The elevation changes, while subtle, require thoughtful club selection, particularly on approaches to the greens. Originally designed by Donald Ross in 1895, the course bears the hallmarks of his design philosophy: subtle contours, strategic bunkering, and greens that reward precise iron play. Subsequent renovations have honored Ross's original vision while updating the course for the modern game. The club’s recent partnership with golf architect, Dr. Michael Hurdzan, who's vision is to update the historic course, is sure to keep this course up to par for the future. While not a regular host to major championships, Ardsley enjoys a strong regional reputation as a challenging yet fair test of golf. It’s a club steeped in tradition, where generations of members have honed their games and built lasting relationships. A unique fact about Ardsley is that it has a dedicated bowling alley in the clubhouse, further proof of its dedication to providing a diverse range of activities for its members.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Private column compares member-only and guest-restricted courses.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in NY
Quick facts
- Location
- Ardsley-on-Hudson, NY, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1895
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- Willie Dunn Jr., Donald Ross, Alister Mackenzie
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 6,565 yards
- Difficulty
- 72.6/138
- Course Vaults score
- 7.6
Getting there
The journey to Ardsley Country Club begins at Westchester County Airport, a discreet gateway for private aviation just ten minutes south, or at the larger White Plains hub for those arriving commercially. From Manhattan, the drive north along the Saw Mill River Parkway unfolds in under an hour, tracing the eastern bank of the Hudson through a corridor of wooded hillsides and glimpses of the river's broad expanse. The final approach into Ardsley-on-Hudson feels like a retreat into old New York - quiet residential lanes give way to the club's understated entrance, perched on elevated terrain where the game has been played with quiet distinction since 1895.

FAQ
Common questions about Ardsley
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Ardsley has a Course Vaults score of 7.6 out of 10 based on 22 logged golfers.
Ardsley was designed by Willie Dunn Jr., Donald Ross, and Alister Mackenzie.
Ardsley is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Ardsley is 71.
Ardsley plays 6,565 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Ardsley is 138.



