Vineyard Golf Club sits on Martha's Vineyard near Edgartown, occupying rolling terrain characteristic of the island's glacially shaped landscape. The course was originally designed by Donald Steel and opened in the early 1990s, establishing itself as the island's premier private facility. Gil Hanse later undertook renovation work to refine the design, bringing his characteristic attention to strategic options and ground game possibilities to Steel's original routing. The layout moves across open, windswept land with views toward Nantucket Sound and the surrounding Vineyard countryside. The terrain features natural elevation changes and the design incorporates wide fairways that encourage varied approach angles, with green complexes that reward thoughtful positioning off the tee. The coastal New England setting means firm turf conditions are common during summer months, and wind direction plays a significant role in how holes present themselves from day to day. The club serves a membership drawn largely from seasonal residents and visitors to Martha's Vineyard, reflecting the island's summer community character. Access requires ferry or private plane travel, which contributes to the course's relative seclusion from mainland golf traffic. The facility maintains a low-key atmosphere consistent with the island's understated aesthetic, focusing on the golf experience rather than elaborate amenities. The course provides one of the few opportunities for traditional links-influenced golf in southern New England, taking advantage of the coastal environment and sandy soils that allow for firm, fast playing conditions.