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Robert Trent Jones Sr. designed over 500 golf courses in 40 states and 35 countries. There is perhaps a piece of all of them in his very last design at Anglebrook Golf Club, a private club in Northern Westchester. Opened in May of 1998, Anglebrook has managed to maintain a relatively low profile despite the fact that it was recognized by Golf Digest as the 16th best course in New York state while it was less than a year old. Jones had the full run of a 240-acre canvas and although his legacy had long been secure, he enhanced his reputation as one of golf's most brilliant designers one last time. In keeping with his philosophy, Jones incorporated the layout into the existing terrain and natural contours of the land. The course is classically designed, offering traditional shot values and a minimum of blind shots. Four sets of tees, wide landing areas and a multitude of bailout options provide a wonderful level of playability. The greens are large, averaging nearly 7,000 square feet, and are characterized by numerous pockets and tiers, so accurate approach shots are essential to scoring. Anglebrook measures from 4,700 to its championship tees at 7,001. Low handicappers have the opportunity to reach each of the par-5s in 2 shots, with the exception of the 602-yard fourth, ranked Anglebrook's most difficult hole. With its creative mix of long and short par-4s, Anglebrook favors neither the long or short hitter. Members consider the 305-yard dogleg right par-4 sixth among the most unique and aesthetically pleasing holes. There are 54 of Jones' unmistakable amoebae-shaped bunkers on the course, yet none are as talked about the one in the middle of the 18th fairway, which rests 235 yards from the back tees. The finishing hole plays 455 yards and features a fairway sloping towards wetlands and a narrow entrance to an elevated and large contoured green. Members and guests should come ready to play: the opening four holes feature the number 1, 3 and 5 handicapped holes. Robert A.M. Stern, one of the world's leading post-modern architects, designed the 24,000-square-foot country-style clubhouse.
Membership at Anglebrook will be limited to 300 and the club is currently enlisting new members.
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