Centennial Golf Club

Centennial Golf Club's Meadows course sits in Carmel, New York, in the rolling terrain of Putnam County north of New York City. The course was designed by Larry Nelson, the three-time major champion who transitioned to course design after his playing career. Nelson's design work, while less prolific than that of touring professionals who became full-time architects, reflects his competitive experience and understanding of strategic golf. The Meadows routing works through varied topography characteristic of the Hudson Valley region, with elevation changes, natural water features, and wooded corridors framing many holes. The layout incorporates the area's native landscape, with fairways carved through mature trees and approach shots often played to greens set against natural backdrops. The design emphasizes playability across different skill levels while maintaining strategic interest through green complexes and hazard placement informed by Nelson's tournament perspective. Centennial Golf Club operates as a semi-private facility, offering both member and public access. The club includes practice facilities and a clubhouse serving the golf operation. The Meadows provides a regional option for golfers in the northern Westchester and Putnam County area, situated among the numerous courses that serve the New York metropolitan region's golf market. The course reflects the development pattern of golf facilities built in this area during the late twentieth century, when available land and growing demand supported new construction in communities within driving distance of the city.