May 19 2025
A Memorable Day at Mount Kisco Country Club
The roots of Mount Kisco Country Club stretch back over a century to 1917. The club adopted its current name in 1941 after welcoming members from the nearby Mount Kisco Golf Club, which had unfortunately closed its doors. This historic legacy adds a rich layer of tradition to every round played here.
This is a link to the Club’s website: https://www.mountkiscocc.org
Mount Kisco holds a special place in my heart—not just for its history, but because our grandson, Cameron, was born here almost exactly six years ago. It’s a place filled with personal memories and family ties.
Interestingly, the club’s management history also caught my attention. About 20 years ago, the manager was someone who had previously managed Bonnie Briar. Though he was let go by then-President Michael (who, frankly, wasn’t the easiest person to work with), it was reassuring to see that he has since become well-established at Mount Kisco.
A Challenging and Beautiful Course
Recently, I had the pleasure of playing in a Westchester Seniors event alongside my friends from Winged Foot—Gene Westmoreland, Ken Beitz, and Ben Harvey. The weather was pleasant, albeit quite windy, which added an extra layer of challenge to the game. Mount Kisco is an up-and-down golf course set in a stunning parkland area. One unique feature is how holes 18 and 1 sit on one side of the road, with a charming little tunnel connecting them to the rest of the course.
The greens here are typical of the region—push-up greens that make it tough to stop the ball if you overshoot the hole, especially on the downhill putts. When we played, the greens were running very fast, demanding precision and control. The fairways were in excellent condition, lined with trees and occasionally flanked by streams, creating a picturesque and strategic layout.
Bunkers are thoughtfully placed, particularly around the greens and along the fairways at about 200 yards from the white tees, usually on both the left and right sides. This setup requires careful shot placement and adds to the course’s challenge. There’s not much of a range, but there is a very good practice putting green which is definitely to be recommended as it slopes just like some of the greens out there.
My Performance and Reflections
I was quite pleased with my play, especially considering this was my first time on the course and the wind gusted up to 25 miles per hour at times. I only missed a couple of drives—mostly blocks to the right—and unfortunately, I lost my rhythm with my 58° pitching wedge, resulting in a few shanks. It’s a shame because without those hiccups, I might have broken 80.
Despite the challenges, our team managed to win low gross, which was a gratifying way to cap off the day.
In summary, Mount Kisco Country Club offers a very nice blend of history, beauty, and golfing challenge.