
West Course
Westchester Country Club



About this course
West at Westchester Country Club is a testament to classic parkland golf, its origins steeped in the affluent history of Westchester County. The course, set amongst rolling hills and mature trees, presents a traditional, strategic challenge. The fairways, while generous in places, often lead to tightly guarded greens, rewarding thoughtful approaches over sheer power. Designed by Walter Travis in 1922, the West Course has seen subtle refinements over the years, honoring Travis's original vision while subtly increasing the demands placed on the modern golfer. Known for its challenging par 3s and strategic bunkering, it requires players to carefully consider club selection and shot placement. While not a regular stop on professional tours, the West Course is a revered test for its members and a hidden gem within the club's offerings. The club itself is rumored to have a storied past, with whispers of power brokers and captains of industry conducting business both on and off the course, solidifying its place as a destination steeped in both golf and social history.
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
- Rye, NY, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1922
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Walter Travis
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,718 yards
- Difficulty
- 78.3/153
- Course Vaults score
- 8.6
Getting there
Westchester Country Club sits just twenty miles north of Manhattan, accessible most directly via LaGuardia Airport (LGA) or Newark Liberty International (EWR), each roughly forty-five minutes to an hour from the clubhouse depending on traffic patterns across the Westchester corridor. For those arriving by private aircraft, Westchester County Airport (HPN) in White Plains offers the most intimate entry, a mere ten minutes by car from the club's gates in Rye. The drive itself traces the transition from the urban density of the lower Hudson Valley into the leafy, manicured estates of Westchester County, where tree-lined roads and stone walls signal arrival in one of the Northeast's most storied golfing enclaves. The club's position on the Sound Shore - commanding views across Long Island Sound - rewards the final approach with a sense of arrival befitting its century-old standing among America's most exclusive clubs.

FAQ
Common questions about West
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
West has a Course Vaults score of 8.6 out of 10 based on 81 logged golfers.
West was designed by Walter Travis.
West is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at West is 72.
West plays 6,718 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at West is 153.





