Top 25 New York Golf Courses in 2021
Top 25 New York Golf Courses in 2021
If you never had any idea that New York was so into golf, RunRex will show you different. We have listed a number of golf courses that you should consider if you are ever in New York.
Van Cortlandt Golf Course, North Bronx
It is the oldest public golf course in the US. The course, which is known as Vanny to its regulars, is just a subway ride from Manhattan. New York’s great golfers go to relax at the course.
Piping Rock Club, Locust Valley
The course is less than hour’s drive outside of New York City. The club is private with a strict dress code and deep roots to Americana. Among the most famous golfers to play here are Jackie Onassis and Cole Porter.
Bethpage State Park Golf: The Black Course, Farmingdale
It is among the most difficult course in all of America. It is also among the places where foursomes have to go for campouts overnight.
The Saint Andrew’s Golf Club, Hastings-on-Hudson
It is said to be the oldest continually existing private clubs in the country. The club paid homage to its Scottish counterpart with restoration work by Jack Nicklaus.
Bayonne Golf Club
The golf club is just over the state line. The course is invitation only. It has a rigorous member policy, and access is only via a private boat, car, or a helicopter.
Winged Foot Golf Club, Mamaroneck
It is one of the gems of NY. A.W. Tillinghast designed the course. The course is a constant fixture on the PGA Tour. Too many championship tours have been held here to list.
Tallgrass Golf Course, Shoreham
The course has an allure that keeps visitors coming back. The course is designed with inspiration drawn from Scottish links-style courses.
Doral Arrowwood
It is considered to be among the most challenging nine-hole courses in the US. The facilities available include a driving range, professional putting green, and a practice bunker.
Dunwoodie
The course is built into the natural topography. If you are seeking a course that has a mix of landscapes, you should visit this place. There are practice greens and a lighted driving range available.
Trump National Golf Club Westchester
It is known to be among the most challenging courses in the country. It is also among the most picturesque, with a beautiful man-made waterfall.
Hudson Hills
The course offers guests four sets of tees from which to pick, which matches their skill level. The panoramic view of the surrounding at this course is breathtaking.
Maple Moor
The course is built on what used to be a family farm. It has a practice green and a catering facility. It is open all year round.
Mohansic Golf Course
The course is renowned for being amongst the most difficult in the country. This course is a real test for even pro golfers. All the tees and bunkers have recently received an upgrade.
Saxon Woods Golf Course
This Tom Winton-designed course was open to the public in 1931. Golfers will enjoy the wooded, rolling landscape. It also features a pro shop, driving range, and a practice green.
Sprain Lake Golf Course
The course has a narrow and rolling layout with plenty of water hazards. There is a practice green and a driving range available.
Neshanic Valley Golf Course
The course has three sets of nine holes, all of which are par 36. Non-residents can only book one week in advance. Getting a spot in the course is quite difficult.
Pound Ridge
If you succeed making birdies here, you can do it anywhere. It is yet another Pete Dye course, which is designed to be as difficult as most of his other works.
Ballyowen
It is the flagship course at the Crystal Springs Resort. At this course, you will get to enjoy a bit of Scotland without having to board a plane.
Trump Golf Links Ferry Point
The course is only 12.5 miles away from Midtown, Ferry point. It offers a mind-blowing view of the Whitestone Bridge and Manhattan. One of the best –Jack Nicklaus designed it.
Ironwood
The course has no weak holes. It is one of the best courses anywhere in Cowslesville.
Glen Oak
The course received a few upgrades back in 2000 to make it one of the top courses in New York. This fine, flat farmland course, is a great place to unwind during the weekend.
Byrncliff
It is amongst the nicest and most challenging course set in the woods anywhere in NY. The course is renowned for its par 5 holes, most of which are reachable on a good day
Greystone
If you ever visit the Rochester area of NY, you should consider making the trip to this course. The public golf, which opened in 1995, has been a golfer’s paradise since then.
Hiawatha Landing
This links-style course is found on the banks of the Susquehanna River. Those who have played here say it is one of the state’s best-kept golfing secrets.
Leatherstocking
This 18-hole championship course found in Cooperstown, NY, is one of the finest public courses in the state. It is quite challenging to golfers of all levels. Devereux Emmet designed the course in I909.
