A World-Class Golf Getaway in the Big Apple

The Empire State is one of the most golf-rich states in the U.S., as it is home to many of the most storied venues in the country. One would be hard-pressed to unearth a more diehard lot of duffers in the contiguous 48, a cohort willing to brave the elements in the name of the ancient game.

Pound Ridge Golf Club, the only Pete Dye designed golf course in the state, has officially opened for 2013, with tee times available and awaiting golfers from the Tri-State region and beyond.

Dye – one of the game's greatest modern architects -- is the “mad scientist” behind golf cathedrals such as TPC Sawgrass Stadium Course, Harbour Town Golf Links, Whistling Straits, and The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island Golf Resort.

Until 2008, however, Dye didn't have a single layout in New York. That changed when Ken Wang, a M.I.T. graduate and brother of fashion designer Vera, commissioned Dye to create Pound Ridge Golf Club an hour north of Manhattan in Westchester County. Wang specifically sought out Dye, comparing his courses to “standing in the middle of a giant math problem conjured up by a master of geometry.”

Dye didn't disappoint, transforming 172 acres of craggy cliffs, streams and wooded hills into one of the most visually stunning golf experiences in the U.S. Playing 7,165 yards from the back tees, with a par of 72 and a slope of 146, Pound Ridge is a true “player's course.”

Since opening, Pound Ridge has garnered enough accolades to pack Yankee Stadium. Golf Magazine recently named it the No. 1 “U.S. Open-Worthy Public Course,” and Golfweek named it one of the top courses in New York. Golf pilgrims from throughout the U.S. and around the world have taken notice, as reports abound of players from Texas, California, Japan and even Australia.

For those who prefer not to bring their clubs, Pound Ridge rents current generation, high end clubs and shoes. For more information and tee times: www.poundridgegolfclub.com, 914-764-5771.

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WHERE TO STAY

Delamar Greenwich Harbor
www.thedelamar.com

Located 25 minutes from Pound Ridge, the Delamar Greenwich Harbor is one of the most elegant boutique hotels in the region. The hotel offers its discerning guests 82 Deluxe Rooms and Suites, all designed to evoke an ambiance of old world charm.

Pound Ridge has teamed up with the Delamar for a stay-and-play package starting at $550 per person. The package includes a Friday or Saturday night stay at the hotel and one round of golf. Guests also receive a $20 food and beverage credit, 10% off golf merchandise, breakfast, a bottle of champagne, and a private wine and cheese reception.

Stamford Marriott
www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/stfct-stamford-marriott-hotel-and-spa

Located 15 minutes from Pound Ridge, the Stamford Marriott embodies an exceptional mix of New York energy and New England charm, while providing a memorable hotel experience for business, leisure, meeting and celebration needs.

WHERE TO EAT

Meeting House Food and Spirits
www.meetinghouserestaurant.com

Located in the heart of historic Bedford Village, Meeting House Food and Spirits offers a variety of contemporary American dishes. A hip restaurant and bar, this is the perfect place for an evening out.

North Star Restaurant
www.northstarny.com/New%20Site/p01%20Home.htm

Conveniently situated in the town of Pound Ridge, North Star offers upscale American cuisine in a relaxed and casual atmosphere. The chef uses only the freshest local organic ingredients sourced from the finest organic farms in the NY area.

Southport Brewing Company
www.southportbrewing.com

A Stamford, Connecticut staple since 1997, SBC is home to 27 home-brews and serves brunch, lunch and dinner. An ideal spot for thirsty golfers to flock to after a long day on the links.

OFF COURSE

The City that Never Sleeps

The only thing that may be more appealing than the golf itself is Pound Ridge's proximity to New York City. Roughly an hour after standing in the lobby of their hotel, golfers can find themselves on the first tee at Pound Ridge.

Pound Ridge's location also allows golfers to take advantage of the dining, shopping and sightseeing that New York City has to offer. Whether Pound Ridge augments a New York City vacation or vice versa, golfers will have no problem occupying their time when they're not on the course.