Whippoorwill Club
Course at a glance
Whippoorwill Club is an 18-hole golf course in Armonk, New York (10504). The course was designed by Donald Ross and opened in 1928. From the Blue tees, Whippoorwill Club plays to 6,609 yards at par 71. The course offers 12 sets of tees ranging from 5,111 to 6,609 yards, giving players of every ability a comfortable length. It carries a slope rating of 143 and a course rating of 73.0, well above the 113 World Handicap System baseline and among the harder courses for mid-handicap golfers. That ranks it harder than roughly 91% of rated golf courses in New York. It is a public course open to daily-fee play. Walking is permitted. A pro shop is on site. The course is conditioned with bent grass greens and winter rye fairways. Hazards include 51-60 bunkers and water hazards in play. Tee times at Whippoorwill Club are booked through the course's official website or pro shop; Stymie does not show live tee-time inventory.
About Whippoorwill Club
Whippoorwill Club is a 18-hole golf course located in Armonk, New York (10504). The course was designed by Donald Ross and established in 1928. From the Blue tees, the course plays to 6,609 yards with a par of 71. The Blue tees carry a slope rating of 143 and a course rating of 73.0.
Walking is permitted.
With a maximum slope rating of 143, Whippoorwill Club is one of the more challenging courses in New York, playing harder than 91% of rated courses in the state. Golfers should bring their best game and consider playing from a forward tee set for a more enjoyable round.
The course offers 12 tee sets ranging from 5,111 to 6,609 yards, making it accessible to golfers of all skill levels. Choosing the right tees for your handicap is the single biggest factor in how much you enjoy your round.
Golf in New York typically runs from May through October. Spring and fall offer the best conditions with lower humidity and fewer crowds. Book early for prime weekend morning tee times during peak summer months.
Par
71
Length
6,609
Slope
143
Rating
73.0
Course Difficulty Analysis
143
This Course
130
NY Average
113
US Average
Based on 511 rated courses in New York
Scorecard
| Hole | Slp | CR | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Blue | 143 | 73.0 | 374 | 347 | 477 | 157 | 455 | 533 | 425 | 196 | 379 | 3343 | 406 | 193 | 404 | 313 | 440 | 368 | 551 | 154 | 437 | 3266 | 6,609 |
Blue/White | 142 | 72.3 | 369 | 347 | 477 | 157 | 390 | 533 | 416 | 196 | 362 | 3247 | 406 | 182 | 404 | 313 | 440 | 368 | 539 | 154 | 420 | 3226 | 6,473 |
WhiteMen's | 139 | 71.3 | 369 | 325 | 456 | 138 | 390 | 516 | 416 | 188 | 362 | 3160 | 376 | 182 | 404 | 313 | 432 | 354 | 539 | 147 | 420 | 3167 | 6,327 |
WhiteWomen's | 143 | 77.5 | 369 | 325 | 456 | 138 | 390 | 463 | 416 | 188 | 362 | 3107 | 376 | 182 | 404 | 313 | 432 | 354 | 539 | 147 | 420 | 3167 | 6,274 |
GreenWomen's | 139 | 76.0 | 369 | 325 | 456 | 138 | 373 | 498 | 398 | 180 | 332 | 3069 | 360 | 170 | 379 | 313 | 393 | 430 | 427 | 147 | 398 | 3017 | 6,086 |
GreenMen's | 135 | 69.5 | 369 | 325 | 456 | 138 | 373 | 498 | 365 | 180 | 332 | 3036 | 360 | 170 | 379 | 291 | 393 | 330 | 527 | 147 | 338 | 2935 | 5,971 |
Green/Red | 129 | 68.5 | 369 | 325 | 456 | 138 | 357 | 453 | 365 | 175 | 332 | 2970 | 360 | 139 | 331 | 291 | 393 | 306 | 475 | 147 | 338 | 2780 | 5,750 |
RED | 126 | 67.8 | 328 | 318 | 440 | 128 | 357 | 453 | 365 | 175 | 267 | 2831 | 355 | 139 | 331 | 291 | 390 | 306 | 475 | 141 | 398 | 2826 | 5,657 |
Red | 137 | 73.4 | 328 | 318 | 440 | 125 | 357 | 453 | 365 | 175 | 258 | 2819 | 355 | 136 | 331 | 291 | 390 | 306 | 470 | 141 | 398 | 2818 | 5,637 |
YELLOWMen's | 122 | 66.4 | 324 | 312 | 433 | 119 | 352 | 446 | 323 | 129 | 262 | 2700 | 350 | 119 | 323 | 205 | 385 | 301 | 469 | 128 | 386 | 2666 | 5,366 |
Red/Yellow | 129 | 71.2 | 328 | 318 | 440 | 119 | 357 | 453 | 323 | 129 | 258 | 2725 | 271 | 119 | 331 | 170 | 390 | 306 | 470 | 128 | 336 | 2521 | 5,246 |
YellowWomen's | 127 | 70.6 | 324 | 290 | 391 | 119 | 357 | 446 | 323 | 129 | 262 | 2641 | 271 | 119 | 323 | 170 | 385 | 269 | 469 | 128 | 336 | 2470 | 5,111 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 | ||
| HCP | 11 | 15 | 9 | 17 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 10 | 16 | 4 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 18 | 6 |
Which Tees Should I Play?
Whippoorwill Club offers 12 tee sets. Choose the tees that match your handicap for the most enjoyable round. Not sure? Use the tee recommendation calculator with your driver distance.
| Tee | Yards | Slope | Rating | Hcp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Blue | 6,609 | 143 | 73.0 | 5-15 |
Blue/White | 6,473 | 142 | 72.3 | 5-15 |
White | 6,327 | 139 | 71.3 | 5-15 |
White | 6,274 | 143 | 77.5 | 5-15 |
Green | 6,086 | 139 | 76.0 | 12-22 |
Green | 5,971 | 135 | 69.5 | 12-22 |
Green/Red | 5,750 | 129 | 68.5 | 12-22 |
RED | 5,657 | 126 | 67.8 | 20-30 |
Red | 5,637 | 137 | 73.4 | 20-30 |
YELLOW | 5,366 | 122 | 66.4 | 20-30 |
Red/Yellow | 5,246 | 129 | 71.2 | 20-30 |
Yellow | 5,111 | 127 | 70.6 | 20-30 |
Amenities at Whippoorwill Club
Whippoorwill Club features a pro shop.
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How to Book a Tee Time
Stymie does not currently show live tee-time inventory for Whippoorwill Club. Use the official course website or phone number below to confirm availability and book. You can also book directly through the facility website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Whippoorwill Club a public or private golf course?
Whippoorwill Club is a public golf course located in Armonk, NY. The course is open to the public for daily fee play.
How many holes does Whippoorwill Club have?
Whippoorwill Club is a 18-hole golf course. It was established in 1928. The course was designed by Donald Ross.
What is the yardage at Whippoorwill Club?
From the Blue/White tees, Whippoorwill Club plays to 6,473 yards (par 71). The course offers 12 tee sets ranging from 5,111 to 6,609 yards.
What is the slope rating at Whippoorwill Club?
The Blue tees at Whippoorwill Club have a slope rating of 143 and a course rating of 73.0. A slope of 113 is average difficulty; this course is significantly above average difficulty.
Can you walk Whippoorwill Club?
Yes, walking is allowed at Whippoorwill Club. Golf carts are also available.
How do I book a tee time at Whippoorwill Club?
Visit the official course website at https://www.whippoorwillclub.org/ or call 914-273-3059 to confirm current availability and book. Stymie does not currently show live tee-time inventory; alerts are in development.
What amenities does Whippoorwill Club offer?
Whippoorwill Club offers a pro shop.
Where is Whippoorwill Club located?
Whippoorwill Club is located at 150 Whippoorwill Rd in Armonk, NY 10504. You can reach them at 914-273-3059.
What is the difficulty level at Whippoorwill Club?
Whippoorwill Club is classified as very high difficulty with a maximum slope rating of 143. It plays harder than 91% of golf courses in New York. The average slope rating in New York is 130. A slope rating of 113 represents average difficulty nationally.
Which tees should I play at Whippoorwill Club?
Whippoorwill Club offers 12 tee sets. Blue tees (6,609 yards, slope 143) are recommended for mid-low handicap golfers. Yellow tees (5,111 yards, slope 127) are recommended for higher-handicap golfers and seniors. Choose the tee set where the slope rating is closest to your handicap comfort level.
What is the best tee for beginners at Whippoorwill Club?
Beginners at Whippoorwill Club should play the Yellow tees, which play 5,111 yards with a slope of 127. This is the most forgiving tee option and provides an enjoyable round for newer golfers.
What is the course handicap for a 15 Handicap Index at Whippoorwill Club?
A golfer with a 15.0 Handicap Index playing the Green/Red tees (slope 129, rating 68.5) at Whippoorwill Club has a course handicap of 15, using the World Handicap System formula: Course Handicap = Handicap Index × (Slope / 113) + (Course Rating − Par). Course handicap is the number of handicap strokes received from that tee — it is not a prediction of what a golfer will score. Enter your handicap index on Stymie to see your course handicap for every tee.
How long does a round take at Whippoorwill Club?
A typical round at Whippoorwill Club takes approximately 4 hours. Expect 3.5 to 4.5 hours depending on pace of play, group size, and course conditions. Weekday rounds tend to be faster than weekend morning tee times.