The land that Taconic Golf Club is owned by Williams College, but an independent Board of Directors oversees the daily operation.

[7] In general, the course provides plenty of room off the tee, with the real challenge being ahead at the green.

The greens are often fast, with significant slope from back to front, and it is usually preferable to remain short of the hole rather than beyond the flag stick.

[9] Source:[10] In 1956, Harlan Stevenson of California defeated Jack Rule, Jr. of Iowa 3 and 1.

Nicklaus made a hole-in-one on the 14th hole at Taconic during a practice round, where an engraved rock commemorates this accomplishment.