Evan Schiller
Evan Schiller
Evan Schiller
Evan Schiller
Evan Schiller
Evan Schiller
Evan Schiller
Evan Schiller
Evan Schiller
Overview
Quaker Ridge returned to America’s 100 Greatest in 2013 thanks to a revision by Gil Hanse that included removal of many trees and the rebuilding of bunkers. Hanse also expanded several greens back to Tillinghast dimensions but reduced the size of the par-4 17th green, chopping off a left-hand lobe added by Frank Duane in 1964. Quaker’s strong suit has long been its powerful par 4s and Hanse strengthened them all, including the par-4 sixth, squeezed between a creek and hillside, and the drive-and-pitch 11th, where the green is girdled by a stream.
About
Awards
Ranking history:
100 Greatest: Ranked from 1967-2010 & since 2013.
2023-'24 ranking: 81st.
Previous ranking: 76th.
Highest ranking: 14th, 1989-1990.
Best in State: Ranked Top 5 in New York 1977-2003; Top 10 from 2005-2009 & 2013-2014; Top 15 from 2011-2012 & since 2015.
2023-'24 ranking (and previously): 13th.
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Ratings from our panel of 1,900 course-ranking panelists
100 GREATEST/BEST IN STATE SCORES
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Reviews
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“Very tough great course."
Read More2024
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“I had long neglected to play this course but was lucky enough to get to play it this September. There are nothing but good holes on this course starting with the par 5 1st hole. The 2d through 8th holes, with one par 3 (#5), are a series of very strong 4's, 2-7 with distance and 8 with some strategic mounds in the middle of the fairway. The back nine is the same. Just more strong holes."
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“Quaker Ridge is simply a perfect environment for a day of golf. The course is expertly manicured and the property’s landforms will keep players engaged round after round. The par-3 ninth has a dorito-shaped green that this golfer could take aim at over and over in hopes of achieving the accuracy required to make a 2."
Read More2024
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“Quaker Ridge occupies a wonderfully suited piece of land for golf with gently rolling hills and a meandering stream cutting across the property. The stretch of holes from #6-15 are fantastic with wonderful variety, strategic options and charm. I especially loved the side sloping greens on #11 and #15 and the "Quaker" ridge running diagonally along the 14th green. Those are features rarely found on other greens are a few examples of what makes Quaker's set of greens world class."
Read More2023
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“A private course with a good group of par 4's, and one great par 3. White bunkers were strategically place throughout the course."
Read More2023
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“There is a good reason why this is called "Tillie's Treasure" as its a wonderful walk and a such a great golf course. Its a fun debate to ask if you would rather play Quaker Ridge or its well known neighbor courses at Winged Foot?"
Read More2023
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“Wonderful Hanse restoration of this Tillinghast gem in bringing the green complexes back to their original size, restoration of the bunker scale, and select removal of trees. Even with green expansion there are a few very small greens that will make the most skilled wedge or short iron player on 9 and 17. Very demanding iron game course from the par 3's to the approaches one will encounter on the par 4's. Bunkering masterfully frames greens and fairways creating challenge and visual aesthetics. Challenge is also found w/ the undulating Tilly green complexes and the thick rough catching wayward drives. Outstanding firm and fast conditioning despite recent rainfalls a few days prior. Great collection of par 3's, perhaps even rivaling the set of par 3's anywhere else in NY!"
Read More2023
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“fantastic course that deserved to be top 100."
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“Next door to Winged Foot, but this is no little brother! Conditions were outstanding - firm and fast fairways with immaculate greens that were quick, but receptive. Enough elevation change to make it interesting, but a pleasant walk too. Nice overall mix of shorter and longer holes (e.g., 2 shortish par 3's and 2 over 200 yards) with only two par 5's. While dogleg rights start to feel a bit monotonous on the front, that changes quickly on the back. Overall, a great track and someplace to aspire to play."
Read More2022
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“Quaker Ridge deserves every bit of its nickname, "Tilly's Treasure". Due to the proximity to Winged Foot, Quaker Ridge tends to get overlooked, but shouldn't. The course offers a stern yet fair test of golf, and should be in the conversation of Tillinghast's best designs. Conditioning is terrific, offering bouncy fairways, and firm and fast greens that are receptive to approach shots. Greens are difficult to hit due to their small size, and the subtle interior contour to the greens will have the golfer focusing on the right line to take to the hole. The back-to-back par 3 holes on #9 and #10 are a unique highlight to a very enjoyable round."
Read More2022
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