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Fishers Island, New York 06390
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Daniel Colvin (PGA, Director of Golf).The Course:
18 holes. Open parkland & links-style. Gently undulating terrain - a few slopes to climb.
Surroundings:
Seaside (Fishers Island Sound and Block Island Sound) and some woodland.
Designer:
Seth Raynor & Charles Banks
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On Fishers Island; 69 mi SW of Providence, Rhode Island (incl 8 mi by ferry).
Fishers Island is a 45 minute ferry ride from New London, Connecticut, down the Thames River and across Fishers Island Sound.
Fishers Island
Fishers Island Club: located on a small island off the Connecticut coast, this very private and exclusive Club is home to a revered Seth Raynor layout. Found near the top of most prestigious golf course ranking lists, this out-and-back design rolls along with all the character and style of a classic seaside links.
Every hole here, except the tree-lined par-5 6th, either starts or finishes right beside the seashore. The sea views are captivating and ever-present. The course itself feels invitingly open, and in true Raynor style, the bunkering is both bold and plentiful, especially around the greens. If given the chance to play here, the best advice would seem to be grab it with both hands!
Limited access: this private course is generally playable only by members and their invited guests.
Private club; visitors/guests may only play if hosted by a member.
Walking permitted at all times.
Limited
Fishers Island measures just 9 miles long and a mile wide, and is located at the eastern end of Long Island Sound. Although part of New York state, it is only 2 miles off the coast of Connecticut. Year round fewer than 250 people live on Fishers Island.
During the 20th century well established and "old money" families selected the island as a summer vacation destination, building luxurious homes and creating an air of wealth and exclusivity on the island. Access to the eastern end of the island, where Fishers Island Club is located is by way of a private road.
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