
Morefar Course
Morefar Golf Course


About this course
Morefar Golf Course sits in Brewster, a town in northern Westchester County, New York, where the terrain transitions from suburban development to the more rolling, wooded landscape characteristic of the region's approach to the Hudson Highlands. The course was designed by Edward Ryder and Val Carlson, architects whose work in the mid-twentieth century contributed to the expansion of public and semi-private golf in the New York metropolitan area during the post-war building boom. The routing likely takes advantage of the natural topography common to this part of Westchester, where elevation changes and rock outcroppings provide variety and strategic interest. Courses in this area typically feature tree-lined fairways, small to medium-sized greens, and playing corridors shaped by the existing woodland and stone walls that mark old property boundaries. The design philosophy of Ryder and Carlson emphasized playability for a range of skill levels while incorporating the natural features of the land. Morefar serves the local golfing community in northern Westchester and adjacent Putnam County, offering a traditional parkland experience within reasonable distance of both suburban neighborhoods and the more rural areas to the north. The course reflects the character of many northeastern layouts from its era, where accessibility and straightforward design were priorities, and where the setting provides a respite from the density of the greater New York region without requiring extensive travel.
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
- Brewster, NY, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1962
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- Edward Ryder, Val Carlson
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,767 yards
- Difficulty
- 73.7/138
- Course Vaults score
- 8.3
Getting there
The journey to Morefar Golf Course begins at Westchester County Airport in White Plains, a convenient gateway less than thirty miles southwest, or from the larger hubs of LaGuardia and JFK for those connecting from farther afield. The drive north traces the quiet eastern edge of New York's Hudson Valley, climbing gently into the wooded hills of Putnam County where suburban sprawl gives way to stone walls, horse farms, and the kind of unhurried countryside that feels worlds removed from Manhattan, though it lies barely an hour beyond. Morefar sits tucked into this pastoral landscape near Brewster, its name a winking nod to the Scottish tradition and the sense of discovery that accompanies arrival at a club designed to feel both timeless and refreshingly off the beaten path.

FAQ
Common questions about Morefar
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Morefar has a Course Vaults score of 8.3 out of 10 based on 13 logged golfers.
Morefar was designed by Edward Ryder and Val Carlson.
Morefar is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Morefar is 72.
Morefar plays 6,767 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Morefar is 138.



