How much does it cost to join Fisher Island Club?

The Fisher Island Club, the social center with membership of about 760, recently sent notices to an elite few outside the island inviting them to become summer members — minimum price: $6,700. If that sounds steep, consider that an equity membership requires a $250,000 contribution with annual dues of nearly $20,000.

How do you get to Fishers Island Golf Club?

Fishers Island may well be a golf club where getting to the club is as difficult as getting on the course. Located on a small island at the tip of Long Island Sound, one needs to either fly in a private plane, arrive by boat, or take a short ferry from New London, Connecticut.

Is Fishers Island golf public?

Fishers Island is a private golf course and does not offer online tee times to the general public.

How long is the Fishers Island golf course?

Gil Hanse has been advising Fishers Island Club on course restoration since 1995. Fishers Island Club measures 6,566 yards from the tips so length is not the issue, the essential element is to keep the ball in play.

How are the holes at Fishers Island Club?

The quality of the holes is also superb, with all Raynor’s usual suspects, including not one but two Redan greens, one on a par 4. 100 Greatest History: Ranked 1969-74 and since ’01. Highest ranking: Current (2021-2022 and 2009-10).

Who is the architect of Fishers Island golf course?

Fishers Island, N.Y. / Seth Raynor & Charles Banks (1926) / Gil Hanse (2000) Probably the consummate design of architect Seth Raynor, who died in early 1926, before the course had officially opened. His steeply-banked bunkers and geometric greens harmonize perfectly with the linear panoramas of the Atlantic Ocean and Long Island Sound.

Who is the founder of Fishers Island Club?

The club was founded in 1927 and Seth Raynor laid out the golf course in a rather links-like style. With numerous stage-like plateaux greens that are protected by cavernous bunkers, the key to scoring well rests with accurate approach play. Gil Hanse has been advising Fishers Island Club on course restoration since 1995.