2014 Hudson Valley Golf Guide (Sponsored)
You survived a brutal winter and the warm weather has finally arrived in the Hudson Valley. Break out the clubs, pull your best golf shirt out of the closet and make the most of the season by hitting the links.
The variety and sheer number of courses in the Hudson Valley makes the area a golfer's delight. There are public, semi-private and private courses, challenging holes and gentler terrain for the newer golfers--all amid scenic vistas to help you leave the stresses of life behind.
We've pulled together a handy guide courses in the central Hudson Valley. Use the list and map to plan the perfect golf outing.
If you're eager to make the rounds at some of the area's most popular golf courses, purchase our 2014 Hudson Valley Golf Card. The card gives you access to a round of golf at eight courses in the region.
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Beekman Golf Course
11 Country Club Road | Hopewell Junction, NY 12533 | (845) 226-7700 | http://www.beekmangolf.com/
What You Need to Know: Beekman is a 27-hole public golf course with three nine-hole sections. The course was featured in the Poughkeepsie Journal's Dream 18 in 2013.
*Blackhead Mountain Lodge and Country Club
67 Crow S Nest Road | Round Top, NY 12473 | (518) 622-3157 | http://www.blackheadmtn.com/
What You Need to Know: Blackhead Mountain offers an 18-hole, par 72 course. Designed by Nicholas Psiahas, the original nine holes opened in 1990 and the expansion was completed in 1999.
Christman's Windham House
5742 Route 23 | Windham, NY 12496 | (518) 734-4230 | http://www.windhamhouse.com/
What You Need to Know: Christman's offers 18-hole and nine-hole courses.
College Hill Golf Course
149 North Clinton Street | Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 | (845) 486-9112 | http://collegehillgolf.com/
What You Need to Know: College Hill's 9-hole course was designed by William F. Mitchell and opened in 1933.
*Dogwood Knolls
722 New York 376 | Hopewell Jct, NY 12533 | (845) 226-7317 | http://www.dogwoodknollsgolfcourse.net/
What You Need to Know: Dogwood Knolls operates a nine-hole course.
Dutchess Golf Club
2628 South Road | Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 | (845) 452-3110 | http://www.dutchessgolf.com/
What You Need to Know: The private course was featured in the Poughkeepsie Journal's Dream 18 in 2013.
*Fallsview Golf Course at Honor's Haven
1195 Arrowhead Rd | Ellenville, NY 12428-2174 | (845) 210-3106 | http://www.honorshaven.com
What You Need to Know: Met Golfer Magazine named Honor's Haven nine-hole course one of the "Metropolitan area's hidden gems."
*Green Ridge Golf Course
204 Gregory Drive | Johnson, NY 10933 | (845) 355-1317 | http://greenridgegolfclub.com/
What You Need to Know: Green Ridge is an 18-hole course where lines do not exist and thus tee times aren't needed. The first nine holes were built in 1964 and expanded to 18 in 2002. Nine-hole and 18-hole rates and memberships are available.
Grossingers Country Club
26 Route 52 East | Liberty, NY 12754 | (845) 292-9000 | http://www.grossingergolf.net/
What You Need to Know: Grossingers was designed by Joe Finger and opened in 1925 as a nine-hole course. The course has since expanded to 18 holes. Daily, nine-hole and 18-hole rates are available, as are memberships.
*Hudson Valley Resort & Spa Golf Course
400 Granite Road | Kerhonkson, NY 12446 | (845) 626-8888 | http://www.hudsonvalleyresort.com/
What You Need to Know: The course first opened as a nine-hole course in 1965 before expanding to 18 holes in the early 2000s. The Hudson Valley Resort & Spa Golf Course offers nine-hole and 18-hole rates, as well as memberships.
The Links at Union Vale
153 N. Parliman Road | LaGrangeville, NY 12540 | (845) 223-1000 | http://www.thelinksatunionvale.com/
What You Need to Know: The Links at Union Vale offers nine- and 18-hole rates, as well as memberships. The course was featured in the Poughkeepsie Journal's Dream 18 in 2013.
Lochmor Golf Course
586 Loch Sheldrake Road | Loch Sheldrake, NY 12759 | (845) 434-1257 | http://www.lochmorgolf.com/
What You Need to Know: Lochmor is an 18-hole public course offering daily rates and memberships.
The Lynx at River Bend Golf Club
87 Neversink Drive | Port Jervis, NY 12771 | (845) 856-4653 | http://www.thelynxgolfclub.com/
What You Need to Know: Previously private for 90 years, the Lynx is an 18-hole course offering nine- and 18-hole rates as well as membership options.
McCann Memorial Golf Course
155 Wilbur Boulevard | Poughkeepsie, New York 12603 | (845) 454-1968 | http://mccanngolfcourse.com/
What You Need to Know: The 18-hole course ranked as a Hudson Valley Magazine Readers' Pick for best golf course five years in a row. The course's sixth and 18th holes were featured in the Poughkeepsie Journal's Dream 18 in 2013.
Mohonk Mountain House Golf Course
1000 Mountain Rest Road | New Paltz, NY 12561 | (845) 256-2154 | http://www.mohonk.com/
What You Need to Know: Links Magazine named the nine-hole, par 35 course one of the Top 10 Environmentally Friendly Courses in the country.
Monroe Country Club
63 Still Road | Monroe, NY 10950 | (845) 783-9045 | http://www.monroecountryclubny.com/
What You Need to Know: Monroe is a semi-private nine-hole course that was designed by William S. Flynn and built in 1922.
The Monster Golf Club
84 Chalet Road | Kiamesha Lake, NY 12751 | (845) 794-9700 | http://www.monstergolfclub.com/
What You Need to Know: Golf Digest rated The Monster among America's 100 Greatest Courses nine times. The 18-hole course also was named one of GolfWeek's Best Places to Play in 2010.
New Paltz Golf Course
215 Huguenot Street | New Paltz, NY 12561-1017 | (845) 255-8282 | http://www.newpaltzgolf.com
What You Need to Know: New Paltz is a public nine-hole course.
Powelton Club
29 Balmville Road | Newburgh, NY 12550 | (845) 561-4481 | http://www.powelton.com
What You Need to Know: Hudson Valley Magazine recently named the 18-hole private course one of the "4 Hudson Valley Golf Courses You Can't Miss."
Red Hook Golf Club
650 Route 199 | Red Hook, NY 12571 | (845) 758-8652 | http://www.redhookgolfclub.com/
What You Need to Know: Red Hook was founded in 1931 as a nine-hole course, expanding to 18 holes in the 1990s. The semi-private club offers 18-hole rates and memberships. The course's third and 11th holes were featured in the Poughkeepsie Journal's Dream 18 in 2013.
Rip Van Winkle Country Club
3200 New York 23A | Palenville, NY 12463 | (518) 678-9779 | http://rvwcc.com/
What You Need to Know: Rip Van Winkle is a nine-hole course designed in 1919 by Donald Ross. Nine-hole and 18-hole rates and memberships are available.
Rondout Golf Club
10 Bank Street | Accord, NY 12404 | (845) 626-2513 | http://www.rondoutgolfclub.com/
What You Need to Know: Originally a nine-hole course, Rondout expanded to 18 after a change in ownership. Eighteen-hole rates are available, as are memberships.
*Stone Dock Golf Course
12 Stone Dock Road | High Falls, NY 12440 | (845) 687-7107 | http://www.stonedockgolfclub.com/
What You Need to Know: Stone Dock is a nine-hole public course featuring two par five holes over 500 yards.
*Sunny Hill Golf Course
352 Sunny Hill Road | Greenville, NY 12083 | (518) 634-7642 | http://www.sunnyhill.com/
What You Need to Know: Sunny Hill offers nine-hole and 18-hole rates as well as memberships. The course is part of Sunny Hill Resorts along with Thunderhart Golf Course at Sunny Hill.
Swan Lake
38 Eagle Drive | Swan Lake, NY 12783 | (845) 292-0323 | http://www.swanlakegolfcc.com/
What You Need to Know: Swan Lake offers nine-hole and 18-hole rates.
Tarry Brae Golf Course
387 Pleasant Valley Road | South Fallsburg, NY 12779 | (845) 434-2620 | http://www.tarrybrae.com/
What You Need to Know: Tarry Brae is an 18-hole, par 72 public course offering daily rates and memberships.
Tennanah Lake Golf & Tennis
100 Fairway View Drive | Roscoe, NY 12776 | (607) 498-5000 | http://www.tennanah.com/
What You Need to Know: Tennanah Lake is an 18-hole, par 72 public course.
*Thunderhart Golf Course at Sunny Hill
2740 County Road 67 | Freehold, NY 12431 | (518) 634-7816 | http://www.thunderhartgolf.com/
What You Need to Know: Thunderhart is an 18-hole, par 72 course offering nine-hole and 18-hole rates as well as memberships. The course is part of Sunny Hill Resorts along with Sunny Hill Golf Course.
Trump National Golf Club Hudson Valley
178 Stormville Road | Hopewell Junction, NY 12533 | (845) 223-1600 | http://www.trumpnationalhudsonvalley.com/
What You Need to Know: The private course wwe featured in the Poughkeepsie Journal's Dream 18 in 2013.
Turtle Creek at Garden Cathay
219 Plattekill Ardonia Road | Plattekill, NY 12589 | (845) 564-3220 | http://www.gardencathay.com/
What You Need to Know: Turtle Creek is a nine-hole public course.
Vassar Golf Course
124 Raymond Avenue | Poughkeepsie, NY 12604 | (845) 473-98388 | http://www.vassargolfcourse.com/
What You Need to Know: The nine-hole public course is located on the Vassar College campus. The course's ninth hole was featured in the Poughkeepsie Journal's Dream 18 in 2013.
West Hills Country Club
121 Golf Links Road | Middletown, New York 10940 | (845) 341-1899 | http://www.westhillscountryclub.com
What You Need to Know: Hudson Valley Magazine recently named the 18-hole private course one of the "4 Hudson Valley Golf Courses You Can't Miss."
West Point Golf Course
1230 New York 218 | West Point, NY 10996 | (845) 938-2435 | http://www.westpointmwr.com/golf/
What You Need to Know: Links Magazine ranked West Point's 18-hole public course ranked one of the top 10 military golf courses.
Wiltwyck Golf Club
404 Steward Lane | Kingston, NY 12401 | (845) 331-0700 | http://www.wiltwyck.org
What You Need to Know: Wiltwyck is an 18-hole private course. The club was founded in 1933.
Windham Country Club
36 County Road 12 | Windham, NY 12496 | (518) 734-9910 | http://www.windhamcountryclub.com/
What You Need to Know: Hudson Valley Magazine recently named the 18-hole private course one of the "4 Hudson Valley Golf Courses You Can't Miss."
* indicates a course on the 2014 Hudson Valley Golf Card.
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