Stephen Szurlej
Stephen Szurlej
Stephen Szurlej
Stephen Szurlej
LC Lambrecht
LC Lambrecht
LC Lambrecht
Fishers Island Club
Fishers Island, NY•Private
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Fishers Island Club
20449 E Main Rd
Fishers Island, NY 06390-7991
United States
Overview
Undoubtedly, Fishers Island Club is the most dazzling design by architect Seth Raynor, who died in early 1926 before the course had officially opened. His steeply banked bunkers and geometric greens harmonize perfectly with the linear panoramas of the Atlantic Ocean and Long Island Sound. The quality of the holes is also superb, with all Raynor’s usual suspects, including not one but two Redan greens, one on a par-4. The setting on a private island accessible only by ferry adds to the mystique, and three holes (four, five and nine) appear on our ranking of America's 100 Greatest Holes.
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Reviews
Review
“An unbelievable experience, and incredible location. The views are stunning and some of the golf holes are quite interesting. #2 is their Redan hole. Good hole that requires some accuracy to put your shot close to the hole. #4 is their signature punchbowl hole. A wide fairway, followed by a blind 2nd shot to a very cool punchbowl green. The 5th hole is another par 3 that plays long and looks like the classic Biarritz green. The difference is, the deep, central swale is short of the green and very deceptive. There were some great holes that finish on the edges of the Block Island Sound, Fishers Island Sound and Atlantic Ocean. You could see NY, Rhode Island, and Connecticut from the course. The Clubhouse is beautiful and the sites are amazing. The golf holes are good, and the experience is a 10+. Hard to get to but a must if invited. The course has added some irrigation so in early October, Fishers Island Club was in great shape and the greens were very pure."
Read More2026
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“Very likely the best walk in golf, Incredible greens complexes. Fabulous routing!"
Read More2026
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“Magnificently routed around the eastern end of Fishers Island making excellent use of the undulated rolling terrain with many of the 18 holes playing on the LI sound/Atlantic Ocean featuring stunning vistas from tees and greens. Some of the finest template holes I have played including #2 redan, #5 biarritz and the unique alps/punchbowl combo #4 which incorporates two blind shots (off tee and into green). Not a long course, the par 5's (from Blue tees) are birdie holes...each hole is distinctive and plays in isolation from one another. #9's double plateau offers the only bunker on the course and a blind tee shot to a downhill par 4 with a double plateau green at the water...one of the many standout holes at Fishers as each hole is as memorable as the last. Fishers offers an unmatched display of unique character and golf aesthetics."
Read More2026
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“Magical, quirky, unique, scenic, creative, historic … a masterpiece. Fishers Island, if you can play it, is like no other golf course. No two holes are alike. Seth Raynor’s creative use of the shoreline for holes 4 thru 7 set up the stretch from holes 9 to 15. While the other holes are competitive, these 11 holes define Fishers Island for its worthy ranking. Bunkering is simple but effectively positioned to make the player think about his/her shot and what preferred angle should be taken. The Course plays differently every day as the wind is a major factor. Elevation changes require blind tee shots, approaches to greens where ethe surface cannot be seen and strategic shot options to create the best chance to score. The setting is a postcard full of magnificent views that help to distract the player from his game. The Club is a very high-end membership where pull-carts are preferred over caddies. It is a privilege to play Fishers Island and one should not hesitate to accept any invitations."
Read More2025
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“Hands down, one of the best experiences in golf! When you step off the boat, it feels like you're stepping back in time and you know you're in for a treat. This is one of the most unique golf courses you'll ever play and Raynor did an amazing job using the land provided and adapting his template holes. He created some of the best holes in golf at Fisher's Island and each one truly feels unique from what you'll see anywhere else in the world. If you ever get the invite, drop everything and get there, it's a must play!"
Read More2025
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“Seth Raynor’s masterpiece. Fishers Island Club is my favorite course in the world because almost every hole is on the ocean. Hole 1 is an average par 4 and hole 2 is a par 3 over a lake. #3 is a short par 4 that’s uphill. When you get close to the green, you see the most epic views of the ocean and you can tell that it’s going to be a special round of golf. Hole 4 is one of the best holes with a huge punch bowl green. #5 is one of the best par 3’s in golf. 6 is an average par 5. Hole 7 is one of the best downhill par 4’s in the world. The view from the tee box is insane and the green is located right on the water."
Read More2025
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“Stunning shot views and hole varieties with oceanside on every hole Couple bare spots on back 9, where conditioning was not same as usual mid-season form A great golf experience overall"
Read More2024
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“A very unique course mostly unchanged in nearly a century. Extremely hard to get to and even more so to gain access. Wonderful variety of short and medium length holes with throw-back green complexes, beautifully set on an island in Long Island Sound. Fun in every respect, easy to walk, always a memorable play."
Read More2023
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“Eye candy overload!"
Read More2023
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“Awesome golf course with stunning views."
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