Glen Head, New York
Brookville is a Seth Raynor throwback that's been artfully restored by Gil Hanse, serving up template holes and demanding shot values in a traditional North Shore private club setting. While it won't get you on a Top 100 list, its strategic bunkering, range of par 4s, and quiet aura make it a pure treat for lovers of classic design.
Catch the view from the elevated 18th tee back up the fairway—Raynor’s routing and Hanse’s tree removal reveal the full sweep of the closing hole.
Brookville Country Club embodies the bones and vision of Seth Raynor’s Golden Age mastery, now brilliantly restored by Gil Hanse. Distinctive template holes—the Redan, Biarritz, Short—demand both ground and aerial shot-making, while strategic bunkering and a blend of long and short holes keep players alert throughout the round. The Hanse restoration amplified Raynor's lines, expanding greens and removing trees to restore angles and sunshine purpose. The parkland routing is invitingly walkable, yet the strategy is pure Raynor: few free shots, many ways to play.
Seth Raynor’s genius for strategic, repeatable ground-game designs meets Gil Hanse's sensitive modern restoration, honoring the club’s Golden Age pedigree.
Stretching to 243 yards from the back, this par 3 is a monumental test early in the round. Players face a long iron or even hybrid, with any miss risking a daunting up-and-down to a large, challenging green.
Aim for the center and play to your reliable yardage—par is a superb result here.
Miss long or wide and you’ll be scrambling from Raynor’s penal bunkers with little room to recover.
Expect well-manicured turf and greens to private-club standards, with classic parkland pace and fit.
Rounds move briskly with member play but not rushed; expect under 4:15 in most groups.
Quiet, traditional ambience where golf is the focus and every group respects the heritage.
Traditional private-club standards: collared shirts, tailored attire, and polished presentation expected.
Bring a dialed mid- and long-iron game—Brookville’s approach demands reward precision as much as distance.
Familiarize yourself with Raynor’s Redan and Biarritz hole strategies before arrival.
The course is ideally walked, so bring quality shoes and expect to enjoy the terrain on foot.
Seth Raynor completes the original nine holes
Second nine added, rounding out the 18
By the late 1990s, much of Raynor’s original intent was hidden under trees and shrunk greens. Gil Hanse's acclaimed restoration brought the course’s classic bones roaring back to life, making template holes like the Redan stand out once again.
Seth Raynor’s enduring North Shore imprint gleams across Brookville, with neighboring clubs like Piping Rock and The Creek showing his mark. Brookville’s place in this elite architectural neighborhood gives every round a sense of living Golden Age history.
The 465-yard 17th is a brute that members dread and respect—one bad swing can ruin a great round. Length, bunkering, and demanding approach combine to make it a notorious mental and physical hurdle in club lore.
Seth Raynor personally oversaw Brookville’s creation, just miles from other renowned works.
Several holes deploy bold Raynor templates—Redan, Biarritz, and Short—tests you’ll recognize from golf’s Golden Age.
Gil Hanse’s restoration reversed years of tree encroachment and brought many lost bunkers and green lines back to life.
The course quietly maintains its roots—no major tournaments, just pure heritage golf for members and friends.
America’s boldest public course, host to majors and an absolute must-play nearby.
Striking Raynor design with sweeping Sound views—nearby and exclusive.
Golden Age treasure revered by architecture buffs.
A short drive and a who’s-who of Raynor and Macdonald ideas.
Locust Valley or Glen Head for quick access to classic clubs and public standouts.
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World Top 100 seaside Raynor masterpiece
Golden Age North Shore classic
Private, renowned for its routing and templates
Nationally ranked private Raynor design
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