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ST ANDREWS GOLF CLUB

HASTINGS ON HUDSON, NY · EIN 131729107 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · saintandrewsgolfclub.com
revenue
$8.3M
expenses
$8.1M
net assets
$13.8M
employees
99
volunteers
9
mission · from form 990

TO ENCOURAGE THE PLAYING OF GOLF, TO ACTIVELY FOSTER THE CLUB'S HISTORY & THE BEST TRADITIONS OF THE GAME, TO PROMOTE OTHER SPORTS AND TO FURNISH FACILITIES THEREFORE.

profile · synthesized from sources

Private golf club based in Hastings-on-Hudson, NY, recognized as the oldest continuously operating golf club in the United States, founded in 1888. The club maintains a strong commitment to the traditions of golf while offering modern amenities, including a Jack Nicklaus-designed course and a state-of-the-art performance center. It serves its members through golf instruction, tournaments, reciprocal club privileges, and event hosting.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Apple Tree Performance Center
Year-round teaching facility equipped with advanced golf instruction technology including Foresight GC Quad launch monitors, FlightScope, Boditrak Pressure Mats, V1 Swing Analysis, and SAM Puttlab for comprehensive stroke analysis.
Historic Inter-Club Matches
Participation in long-standing competitions such as the Julian Curtiss Cup and the “Four Corners” match against other century-old clubs, preserving tradition and fostering camaraderie.
Junior Golf Program
Instruction and development program for youth ages 5 to 18, offering group lessons for beginners and advanced players, fostering early engagement with the game.
Reciprocal Club Privileges
Arrangements with historic golf clubs in Scotland and England, including Royal Burgess, Western Gailes, and Prince’s Golf Club, allowing members to play at reduced or no cost.
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Private Golf Course Operations 3 activities
    • Historic preservation and course development
      Maintains the historical legacy of the club through preservation of original course elements and past redesigns, including Donald Ross’s 1914 redesign of holes 10–14 and James Braid’s 1929 redesign of holes 15–18. The club is the only American member of the Association of James Braid Golf Courses.
    • Operation of a Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course
      Operates an 18-hole, par-71 championship golf course originally redesigned by Jack Nicklaus between 1983 and 1985, with ongoing refinements to hole layouts and greens. The course includes Hole #1, an original design from 1897 by William Henry Tucker Sr., and is maintained as a high-quality playing facility for members.
    • Provision of caddie and bagroom services
      Provides caddie services requiring prior experience or completion of MGA caddie academies, along with seasonal bagroom and cart services for members during the golf season from April 1 to November 30.
  • Country Club Golf Instruction and Facilities 2 activities
    • Clubhouse and facility tours
      Offers personalized and virtual immersive tours of the clubhouse, golf course, and practice facilities, featuring panoramic photography and interactive hotspots accessible via desktop or mobile devices.
    • Provision of comprehensive golf instruction and training facilities
      Offers advanced golf instruction through the Apple Tree Performance Center and a five-area training campus, including specialized practice zones for long-game, short-game, uneven lies, chipping, sand play, and putting. Facilities include three hitting bays with launch monitors, 3D radar, pressure mats, swing analysis systems, and a SAM Puttlab for putting analysis.
  • Reciprocal Club Access Program 1 activity
    • Facilitation of reciprocal golf privileges
      Secures and maintains reciprocal playing privileges for members at golf clubs in England, Scotland, and other U.S. clubs, as well as reciprocal membership at social and beach clubs in Westchester County and the Penn Club in Manhattan.
  • Event Venue Rental Services 1 activity
    • Hosting private social events
      Hosts private events such as weddings, bar and bat mitzvahs, anniversaries, and birthdays for up to 120 guests in its historic clubhouse and grounds.
  • Amateur and Professional Golf Tournament Hosting 1 activity
    • Management of member golf programs and competitions
      Organizes and hosts a year-round schedule of golf activities including casual play, tournaments, inter-club competitions, junior golf programs for ages 5–18, ladies golf programs, couples events, and international matches with distinguished European clubs. Programs are available for members of all skill levels.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$8.31M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$5.69M68%
Investment income$3K0%
Other revenue$2.62M
expenses
Total expenses$8.15M
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$4.97M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$15.94M
Cash$483K
Investments$0
Liabilities$2.15M
Net assets$13.79M
Liquid reserves0.7 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +9.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 6
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
GREG BISCONTI GOLF PRO 40 $361K
ROB MILAR GREENS SUPT 40 $351K
KAREN DEGNAN ADMINISTRATOR 40 $226K
JOSEPH DAY CHEF 40 $200K
MICHAEL WELDAY CONTROLLER 40 $195K
GEORGE COLABATTISTA ASST CONTROLL & FACILITES MGR 40 $145K
board members · 9
  • BRUCE CLARK — GOVERNOR
  • JULIO PANZA — GOVERNOR
  • MARK DOMZALSKI — VICE PRESIDENT
  • MARTIN MURPHY — PRESIDENT
  • MICHAEL PYTOSH — SECRETARY
  • MICHAEL TODRES — TREASURER/GOVERNOR
  • RASEKH HUQ — GOVERNOR
  • RICHARD BORISOFF — GOVERNOR
  • THOMAS HURLBRINK — GOVERNOR
relationships · 30

Who they work with

  • Bedford Golf and Tennis Club Partner — Competes against Saint Andrew’s Golf Club in the annual Four Corners match.
  • Carnoustie Partner — Participates in ongoing tournament relationships with Saint Andrew’s Golf Club.
  • Chicago Golf Club Network — Co-founding member with Saint Andrew’s Golf Club of the United States Golf Association.
  • Dunfermline Golf Club Partner — Reciprocal relationship allowing Saint Andrew's members to play at the club at no or reduced cost.
  • Golf Range Association Partner — Awarding body recognizing the club's Performance Center.
  • Greenwich Country Club Partner — Participates in both the Julian Curtiss Cup and the annual Four Corners match with Saint Andrew’s Golf Club.
  • Jack Nicklaus Partner — Collaborated on a signature redesign of the golf course between 1983 and 1985.
  • Jack Nicklaus Partner — Collaborated on the design of the club's signature golf course.
  • Jack Nicklaus and Associates Partner — Collaborated on the 1983 redesign of the Mt. Hope course and development of the Jack Nicklaus Golfing Community.
  • MGA Partner — Collaborates with MGA caddie academies for caddie training and qualification.
  • Moray Golf Club Partner — Reciprocal relationship allowing Saint Andrew's members to play at the club at no or reduced cost.
  • Newport Country Club Network — Co-founding member with Saint Andrew’s Golf Club of the United States Golf Association.
  • Penn Club Partner — Provides reciprocal membership privileges between Saint Andrew’s Golf Club and the Penn Club in Manhattan.
  • Prestwick Partner — Engages in tournament relationships with Saint Andrew’s Golf Club to maintain historical golf traditions.
  • Prince’s Golf Club Partner — Reciprocal relationship allowing Saint Andrew's members to play at the club at no or reduced cost.
  • Robert H. Robertson Partner — Designed the original 1897 clubhouse.
  • Royal Ashdown Partner — Participates in tournament relationships with Saint Andrew’s Golf Club.
  • Royal Ashdown Forest Golf Club Partner — Reciprocal relationship allowing Saint Andrew's members to play at the club at no or reduced cost.
  • Royal Burgess Partner — Engages in tournament relationships with Saint Andrew’s Golf Club.
  • Royal Dornoch Partner — Participates in tournament relationships with Saint Andrew’s Golf Club.
  • Royal and Ancient Golf Club of Saint Andrews Partner — Continues tournament relationships with Saint Andrew’s Golf Club to honor shared Scottish golf heritage.
  • Shinnecock Hills Golf Club Network — Co-founding member with Saint Andrew’s Golf Club of the United States Golf Association.
  • The Apawamis Club Partner — Competes against Saint Andrew’s Golf Club in the annual Four Corners match.
  • The Chevy Chase Club Partner — Competes against Saint Andrew’s Golf Club in the Julian Curtiss Cup matches for clubs over 100 years old.
  • The Country Club Network — Co-founding member with Saint Andrew’s Golf Club of the United States Golf Association.
  • The Rockaway Hunting Club Partner — Competes against Saint Andrew’s Golf Club in the Julian Curtiss Cup matches.
  • The Royal Burgess Golfing Society of Edinburgh Partner — Reciprocal relationship allowing Saint Andrew's members to play at the club at no or reduced cost.
  • USGA Network — Founding member of the United States Golf Association (USGA), collaborating on national governance and development of golf.
  • USGA Network — Founding member of the United States Golf Association (USGA).
  • Western Gailes Golf Club Partner — Reciprocal relationship allowing Saint Andrew's members to play at the club at no or reduced cost.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

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  • Advancing Golf through Tradition-Informed Innovation
    methodology: tradition-and-innovation
    By balancing historical preservation with modern advancements in course design and teaching, the club advances the game of golf because this integration sustains relevance while honoring foundational values and improving playability.
  • Inclusive Player Development through Modern Instruction and Access
    methodology: inclusive_player_development
    By offering technology-enhanced, data-driven instruction and gender-inclusive access, the club advances player development across skill levels because modern tools and inclusive policies increase engagement and improve performance outcomes.
  • Long-Term Youth Engagement as a Development Pathway
    methodology: long-term_youth_development
    By providing continuous group instruction from age 5 through 18, the club cultivates lasting player commitment because early, sustained involvement builds skill, identity, and lifelong connection to the sport.