- 9Documented amenities
- 1913Founded
Sunningdale Country Club is a private country club in Scarsdale, New York, in Westchester County.
It has 1 documented golf course, with amenities including clubhouse, dining, pool and other documented facilities.
The initiation fee runs around $75,000, with recurring dues documented below.
Culture research describes it as golf-first, socially active, traditional and racquets-focused.
Location & Directions
Membership & Golf Access Cost
Available information estimates the initiation fee for Full Membership membership at approximately $75,000. Other sources report figures as low as $50,000 and as high as $100,000.
Available information estimates the monthly membership dues for Full Membership membership at approximately $1,250. Other sources report figures as low as $833 and as high as $1,667.
Initiation fee
$75,000
Membership dues
$1,250
These published costs may only apply to a specific membership category, access type or year. Fees, dues, passes, green fees, assessments and availability can change, so confirm current terms with the Club before you commit.
Membership
Here's what's documented about how to join Sunningdale Country Club, including the membership types on offer and what applying involves.
This access model represents about 84.6% of 208 researched New York Club records.
- Sponsorship required
- Yes
- Application process
- Membership is by invitation only and requires sponsorship by two existing members; prospective members should contact the club for details.
Amenities & Facilities
Reported amenities at Sunningdale Country Club include clubhouse, dining, pool and other documented facilities.
- Available amenities
Golf
Golf at Sunningdale Country Club includes 1 documented course.
Course overview
- Courses
- 1
- Course details
- 18 holes | par 71
Course design
- Architects
- Seth J. Raynor
- Walter Travis
- A.W. Tillinghast
- Mike DeVries
Policies
Documented policies for Sunningdale Country Club cover dress requirements. Rules may change by event or season, so confirm before you visit.
- Dress code
- Golf attire is required on the course; denim is not permitted. Racquet, clubhouse, and pool areas have separate attire standards.
Club Culture & Public Commentary
This section shows what published articles and reviews say about the social atmosphere at this Club, so you can get a sense of the culture before you apply. It only appears when we found real evidence to back it up.
This documented Culture trait is shared by about 32.1% of 190 researched New York Club records.
- Golf-first
- Socially active
- Traditional
- Racquets-focused
Culture context
A traditional, golf-first private club with a substantial racquets program and an active social membership culture.
Club History
How long Sunningdale Country Club has been around and what's shaped it, based on published sources. A well-documented history can be a sign of stability, but it doesn't tell you about today's management or member experience.
Sunningdale Country Club was founded in November 1913 and initially leased a nine-hole course in Mount Vernon.
The club purchased 149 acres in Scarsdale and retained Seth Raynor to develop the course.
Sunningdale's Scarsdale course officially opened for play in 1918.
A major golf-course renovation under Mike DeVries was completed while preserving the club's classic design character.
Additional Club Details
- Ownership or operator
- Sunningdale Country Club
Additional statistics
Additional Statistics
Every state and national benchmark we have enough research behind to show for Sunningdale Country Club: price, age, golf, access and amenities, compared against other Clubs in New York and nationwide. A few of the most decision-relevant ones are already called out next to their facts earlier on this page; this section has the complete picture, using only facts we have enough research behind to compare fairly.
Club age context
Founded in 1913
That represents about 113 years of documented history. The Club predates approximately 63% of 197 other New York Club records with a usable founding year and 84% of 3514 compatible records nationwide. The documented median founding years are 1921 in New York and 1959 nationwide.
Documented Club profile
Golf, racquets and pool
This combination is also documented at 101 other New York Clubs and 1935 other Club records nationwide.
Access context
Private access
This access model represents 84.6% of 208 researched New York Club records and 72.7% of 3826 researched records nationwide.
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Racquets-focused
This documented Culture trait is shared by 32.1% of 190 researched New York Club records and 31.6% of 3391 researched records nationwide.
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Sources & Verification
These are the sources behind the facts above. Check them yourself before making a decision, since some information may have changed since it was published.
- countryclubmag.com/new-york/sunningdale-country-club Pricing SourceSupports: Membership & access pricing
- sunningdale.org/about/sunningdale-history Research SourceSupports: Club history
- sunningdale.org/golf/golf-course-history Research SourceSupports: Club history
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- sunningdale.org Research SourceSupports: General research
- sunningdale.org/guest-information Research SourceSupports: General research
What people discuss
Independent public feedback is strongly favorable. Aggregated Google reviews cited by Wanderlog rate the club around 4.4/5, with repeated praise for course maintenance, facilities, tennis courts, service and clubhouse quality. A small number of comments mention practical shortcomings such as restroom availability, but the dominant signal is that Sunningdale is well maintained and professionally run.
This is what people commonly say about this Club in public reviews and articles, not a member survey or a rating from us. Weigh it alongside the facts above, not in place of them.