Pound Ridge Golf Club

Always a beautiful golf course. Greens recently aerated so not at 100% but still great.

Beautiful layout only issue was greens had not recovered fron Aeration. Should have been discounted for conditions.

Called and asked about aeration. Told it took place two weeks ago and green was running smooth. Played the course the following week. The ball was not straight and bouncing. $180 per round in the afternoon is way overpriced for aerated greens. Disappointed that they did not give me an honest answer on the phone. Also bar/restaurant was closed by the time we finished at 6pm on Friday. This is not a place for quick after round drink and lack of atmosphere. Don’t expect to entertain clients or friends after a round. Probably won’t be back.

This course has a private feel to it, from the bag handlers to the players and the pristine condition of this bad boy. The difference is in the restaurant amenities but I didn't come to eat fois gras or play tennis.
The first hole is a challenging shortish & tight par four with a marsh pond behind the green. The greens are quick and undulating and you can ruin your round before you begin with a 7 on this short hole if you don't take the speed seriously. Anyway, it's pricey for a public course so make sure someone else is paying for you (and you lose some money to them).

I was looking around for 18 holes at public courses on relatively short notice over the 4th of July weekend. Found very few options, realize in retrospect that the greens fees at Pound Ridge probably help increase availability. That said, this is an absolutely gorgeous course, on par with Pelican Hill in CA in terms of layout and maintenance. Flawless greens, nice walk through terrain that makes maximum use of New England stones. Highly recommended. I did not access any off-course amenities, so not rated.