
Knollwood Course
Knollwood Country Club


About this course
Knollwood Country Club, nestled in the rolling hills of Elmsford, NY, whispers tales of a bygone era when Westchester County was the epicenter of American golf's ascent. The predominantly Golden Age parkland layout, originally conceived by Seth Raynor, demands strategic shot-making across its subtly contoured fairways. Subsequent refinements by Craig Schreiner have honored Raynor's vision while subtly enhancing the course's playability for the modern game. The course rewards players who can strategically navigate its doglegs, many which favor a subtle draw off the tee. Approaches to the green require careful club selection and an ability to manage uneven lies in the fairways. Though not a tournament host on the scale of its Westchester neighbors, Knollwood boasts a loyal membership steeped in the traditions of the game. Beyond the golf, Knollwood fosters a convivial atmosphere, with a membership known for its relaxed elegance. The club's enduring appeal lies in its ability to balance a challenging golf experience with a genuine sense of community.
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
- Elmsford, NY, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1894
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Lawrence Van Etten
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 6,552 yards
- Difficulty
- 77.1/140
- Course Vaults score
- 8.2
Getting there
Knollwood Country Club sits in the heart of Westchester County, accessible via LaGuardia Airport (LGA) or Newark Liberty International (EWR), each roughly 30 to 40 minutes away depending on traffic patterns across the Hudson Valley approach roads. For those arriving by private aviation, Westchester County Airport (HPN) in nearby White Plains offers a considerably more discreet entry point, positioned just 15 minutes north of the club grounds. The drive from any of these gateways carries you through the affluent, tree-lined communities of the lower Hudson Valley, where manicured estates and rolling terrain signal your passage into one of the Northeast's most storied golfing enclaves; the final miles wind through Elmsford's quiet residential streets before arriving at Knollwood's gates, where championship fairways and a legacy spanning more than a century await.

FAQ
Common questions about Knollwood
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Knollwood has a Course Vaults score of 8.2 out of 10 based on 37 logged golfers.
Knollwood was designed by Lawrence Van Etten.
Knollwood is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Knollwood is 71.
Knollwood plays 6,552 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Knollwood is 140.



