
Siwanoy Course
Siwanoy Country Club

About this course
Siwanoy Country Club, a Westchester institution, whispers of leisurely afternoons and traditional values, offering a respite from the city's clamor just north of the Bronx. The course itself presents a classic, parkland-style challenge, built across gently rolling hills dotted with mature hardwoods. While not exceedingly long, Siwanoy rewards strategic play and a deft touch around the greens, favoring those who can shape the ball and manage their approach shots with care. The tight, tree-lined fairways subtly penalize wayward drives, demanding thoughtful course management rather than brute force. Designed by the esteemed Devereux Emmet, a name synonymous with Golden Age charm, Siwanoy's layout has been thoughtfully preserved, maintaining its character and strategic integrity. Emmet, known for his ability to create engaging courses that blend seamlessly with the natural landscape, imbued Siwanoy with a timeless quality. While the course has seen subtle refinements over the years, the spirit of Emmet's original design endures, offering a satisfying test for golfers of all skill levels. Siwanoy’s membership, drawn from the surrounding enclaves, maintains a distinctly familial atmosphere. Known for its unpretentious elegance, the club is said to be the only golf club in the nation, that began as a tennis club. The club has long been a sought after institution.
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
- Bronxville, NY, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1915
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Donald Ross
- Par
- 70
- Length
- 6,626 yards
- Difficulty
- 75.4/137
- Course Vaults score
- 8.4
Getting there
Most visitors arrive via Westchester County Airport, a discreet executive facility less than ten minutes north, though many fly into LaGuardia or JFK and make the half-hour drive north through Westchester's leafy suburbs. The approach to Siwanoy Country Club traces quiet residential streets in Bronxville, where grand Tudor and Colonial homes give way to the club's understated entrance on Pondfield Road. There is no fanfare here - just a turn through the gates and a brief climb up the wooded drive, where the 1901 clubhouse emerges atop its gentle rise, presiding over one of the Metropolitan area's most revered and fiercely private golf grounds.

FAQ
Common questions about Siwanoy
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Siwanoy has a Course Vaults score of 8.4 out of 10 based on 37 logged golfers.
Siwanoy was designed by Donald Ross.
Siwanoy is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Siwanoy is 70.
Siwanoy plays 6,626 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Siwanoy is 137.




