
Bedford Course
Bedford Golf & Tennis Club




About this course
Bedford Golf & Tennis Club sits in the rolling, wooded terrain of northern Westchester County, roughly an hour from Manhattan. The course was originally laid out by Alfred H. Tull in the 1920s, with subsequent work by Devereux Emmet, a prolific architect of the era known for his naturalistic routing and strategic bunkering. Ken Dye later contributed refinements that have helped the layout maintain its relevance and playability. The combination of these design voices reflects the club's evolution over nearly a century. The property features classic parkland character, with tree-lined fairways that move over moderate elevation changes and require thoughtful club selection and placement. The routing takes advantage of the natural contours, and greens are typically well-defended by bunkers and subtle slopes. Water comes into play on a few holes, but the primary challenge lies in navigating the doglegs and avoiding the mature hardwoods that frame many landing areas. Bedford Golf & Tennis Club operates as a private facility with a membership that values both golf and tennis, reflected in its dual-sport name and amenities. The club maintains a low profile in the broader golf world but serves as a traditional country club for families in the Bedford area. The course offers a straightforward, honest test of golf without pretense, emphasizing shot-making and course management over length or spectacle.
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
- Bedford, NY, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1891
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- Alfred H. Tull, Devereux Emmet, Ken Dye
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,662 yards
- Difficulty
- 77.9/129
- Course Vaults score
- 8.3
Getting there
The journey to Bedford Golf & Tennis Club begins at either LaGuardia (LGA) or Westchester County Airport (HPN), the latter offering a more direct entry into Westchester County's rolling estates; from either hub, the drive north traces the gentle rise of the Hudson Valley for roughly forty-five minutes to an hour, transitioning from suburban corridors into the verdant, gated landscape of northern Westchester. For those arriving by private aviation, Westchester County Airport sits mere minutes from the club, providing the discretion and convenience befitting this storied enclave. The final miles unfold along tree-lined roads that wind through the manicured grounds and stone walls characteristic of Bedford's old-money countryside, delivering you to a club whose understated elegance and deep roots in American golf tradition announce themselves not with fanfare, but with the quiet confidence of generations.

FAQ
Common questions about Bedford
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Bedford has a Course Vaults score of 8.3 out of 10 based on 20 logged golfers.
Bedford was designed by Alfred H. Tull, Devereux Emmet, and Ken Dye.
Bedford is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Bedford is 72.
Bedford plays 6,662 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Bedford is 129.



