Brae Burn Country Club

Brae Burn Country Club sits in Purchase, New York, in Westchester County just north of New York City. The course was originally designed by Francis Duane and later redesigned by Ken Dye. The club occupies rolling terrain characteristic of the region, where elevation changes and natural contours shape the playing corridors through mature hardwood forests. The routing moves across varied topography that creates strategic interest through uphill and downhill approaches, with several holes playing along ridgelines and others descending into lower-lying areas. The design incorporates the natural features of the property, asking players to manage both the slope of the land and the tree-lined fairways that define most holes. Accuracy off the tee proves essential, as the wooded setting penalizes errant shots. Brae Burn functions as a traditional private country club serving the Westchester community, with a membership drawn largely from the surrounding suburban area. The club maintains the full amenities typical of established Northeast country clubs, including tennis facilities and social programming alongside golf. The course provides a home layout for members who value a challenging test within a parkland setting, where local knowledge of how the terrain affects ball flight and club selection becomes increasingly valuable with repeated play.