Scarborough · United States · New York
Sleepy Hollow Country Club
Upper Course
The Upper Course holds a distinguished position in New York golf.
parkland · 18 holes · Par 72 · 6,500 m · 1911
At a glance
The Upper Course holds a distinguished position in New York golf. A historic course overlooking the Hudson, situated in Scarborough, New York, it is set within a wooded park where fairways are carved out between trees, bunkers, and water features, complemented by Hudson Valley terrain. It should be presented not merely as a destination, but as a golfing experience unique to the United States, with its rich history, architectural choices, relationship to the landscape, and the strategic decisions it demands from the player. The Round selects the Upper Course for its architectural, historical, sporting, and regional value.
The Upper Course is located in Scarborough, New York, USA. The course unfolds within a wooded park, where the lines of play are drawn between trees, bunkers, and water features, further enhanced by the Hudson Valley type of terrain. This geographical description should be supplemented by the exact nature of the soil, the altitude, the prevailing exposure, the winds, the vegetation, the visible landscapes, and the influence of the seasons on playing conditions.
History
Un parcours historique dominant l’Hudson.
Architecture
The course capitalizes on its parkland/Hudson Valley environment to dictate angles, hazards, and approaches to the greens.
The course features 18 holes, with a par of 72, and measures approximately 6500 meters from the championship tees. The course utilizes its parkland/Hudson Valley setting to shape strategic angles, define hazards, and challenge approaches to its greens.
Practical information
- Official website
- www.sleepyhollowcc.org/