Fishers Island

The Fishers Island Club.
LC Lambrecht
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Fishers Island

  • Course Type

    Private
  • GOLF Top 100 World Rank (2023-24)

    15
  • Year

    1926
  • Architect

    Seth Raynor
  • Par

    70
  • Yardage

    6,566

Course Overview

Accessible by ferry or air, this exclusive retreat off the Connecticut coast is populated by the oldest of the Old Money crowd, many of whom still enjoy hoofing it. Why wouldn’t they, given the classic Seth Raynor design that tracks along the island’s northeast edge, the delightful tumbling terrain and the spectacular views of Long Island Sound. The 3rd, 4th and 5th are as intoxicating as any three-hole stretch on the eastern seaboard. Fishers joined our World Top 100 at No. 73 in 1989 — and has never looked back. (Photo: LC Lambrecht)

3 things to know

  • Hole everyone talks about

    No. 4, par-4, 416 yards: The 4th hole at Fishers Island is considered by many as the greatest example of an Alps template hole in the world.
  • Best non-golf amenity

    Members have access to five tennis courts, a private ocean beachfront and a Beach Club with a snack bar.
  • Insider tip

    Make friends with a member. There aren’t many of them, but it’s the only way you’ll get a tee time on the historic Seth Raynor design.