The Lynx at The Lynx at River Bend Golf Club

The Lynx at River Bend Golf Club occupies rolling terrain in Port Jervis, a small city in Orange County where New York meets the borders of New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The course sits in the upper Delaware River valley, a region of wooded hills and agricultural land northwest of the New York metropolitan area. Port Jervis developed as a transportation hub in the nineteenth century, and the surrounding landscape retains a mix of forested ridges and open valley floors.

The course is attributed to A.W. Tillinghast, the prolific Golden Age architect whose portfolio includes Winged Foot, Baltusrol, and Bethpage Black. Tillinghast designed numerous courses across New York and the Northeast during the 1920s and early 1930s, working on projects ranging from elite private clubs to more accessible daily-fee layouts. The extent of Tillinghast's direct involvement at River Bend, and whether the current routing reflects his original design or subsequent modifications, is not thoroughly documented in widely available historical records.

The layout moves through varied terrain typical of the region, with elevation changes and natural contours shaping the playing corridors. Holes are routed through a combination of open and tree-lined areas, and the property's topography creates opportunities for both elevated tee shots and approach plays to greens set at different levels. The course serves golfers in the tri-state area seeking a round in a less densely developed setting than courses closer to New York City.