area golf courses

Windham offers you a choice of nine great courses in the Northern Catskill Mountains, each with its own distinctive appeal, its own challenges and rewards, and its own memorable setting. Choose any course or combination of courses, and you're on your way to a great golf experience!

Check out the links below (pun intended!) for detailed course information:

Blackhead Mt. Lodge & Country Club, Round Top, NY
www.blackheadmountaingolf.com

The golf course was designed by USGA Architect Nicholas Psiahas. The original 9 holes were opened in 1990. A second 9 holes were added in 1999. It is by far one of the most outstanding 18-hole, par 72 championship courses in the Northeast. This exceptional layout was carved into the natural terrain of the beautiful & majestic Blackhead Mountains of the Northern Catskills. It offers not only breathtaking scenery, but tremendous challenge as well. There are water hazards, bunkers, doglegs and two-tier greens. Strategic placement will aid you on some of the narrow, tree-lined fairways. The unsurpassable views and serene atmosphere make this golf course very special. And, because of the extreme volume of "TLC" that is placed into the maintenance of this course by USGA Superintendent Edward Maassmann & his staff, it has proudly established the reputation of always being beautifully manicured and in great shape.

18-hole mountain course. Par 72. 69.9 rating/133 slope— 6076 total yards; 16 miles from Windham.


Catskill Golf Club, Catskill, NY

Home of the Catskill Pro-Am. Walking and riding carts, club rentals, pro shop, restaurant, walkers welcome. Beautiful countryside atmosphere.

18-hole course. Par 72. 68.7 rating/117 slope— 6382 total yards; 25 miles from Windham.


Christman's Windham House, Windham, NY
www.windhamhouse.com/card.html

Christman's Windham House has 27 beautiful holes of golf. The final 9 holes opened in May, 2003. The Valley Golf Course 9 is complete with memorable golf holes and wonderful views. It is complemented by a Driving Range and a complete Golf Learning Facility.

The 7072-yard Mountain Course was built by the Christman family over the last 4 years, and the additional 9 holes on the mountain create a new dramatic layout for everyone to enjoy. The first four holes play uphill through an old maple sugar bush with a combination of a par 3, two 4's and a par 5. The next 6 holes cross streams and ponds following great golf terrain around our own "amen" corner to the top of the course at the 10th tee. Have a snack at the Power Line before playing the 11th—at 620 yards this one will take energy. Holes 12 through 17 gradually bring you down the mountain, exposing a full-time spectacular view of the mountain valleys to the east and south. Here on the 18th tee, a straight tee shot to a dropping, terraced fairway leaves a satisfying short iron to a perched green (who said this game is hard?). There is only one thing left to decide: do I play it again right now, or do I wait 'till tomorrow?

18-hole mountain course (+ 9-hole valley course). Par 70. 69 rating/105 slope— 7072 total yards (mountain course); 3 miles from Windham.


Colonial Country Club, Tannersville, NY

This is an engaging 9-hole, par 35 golf course which can be played as an 18-hole, par 70 course. Colonial is USGA rated, with walking and riding carts, a pro shop, a bar and a snack bar.

9-hole course. Par 35. 65.8 rating/107 slope— 2681 total yards; 15 miles from Windham.


Rainbow Golf Club, Greenville, NY
rainbowgolfclub.com

Rainbow Golf Club is a challenging 18-hole USGA Championship course. The original nine holes were opened in 1956, making it one of the oldest courses in the area.

With four sets of tees, there is a challenge for every skill level and our focus is on families. The rolling terrain is popular with walkers and riders alike. Our signature 12th hole is the most challenging and is followed by the 13th, which boasts an island green—a "Double-Trouble" challenge everyone enjoys.

18-hole course. Par 71. 69.2 rating/119.5 slope— 6283 total yards; 24 miles from Windham.


Rip Van Winkle Country Club, Palenville, NY

This scenic 9-hole course, in the shadow of some of the Catskills' highest peaks, is also playable as a par 72 18-hole course. The course was designed by Donald Ross and features motor/hand carts, cocktails and lunch.

9-hole course. Par 36. 68.5 rating/115 slope— 3005 total yards; 19 miles from Windham.


Sunny Hill Resort & Golf Course, Greenville, NY
www.sunnyhill.com

Sunny Hill is a challenging, 18-hole, par 66 course. Its clubhouse features a pro shop and snack bar, and there are gas and hand cart rentals, along with a private lake. A pavilion/picnic facility is also available.

18-hole course. Par 66. 4350 total yards; 24 miles from Windham.


Thunderhart Golf Course, Freehold, NY

Thunderhart is a unique course set in the Catskill Basin—the course cuts through the hills, creating a beautiful playing environment. This challenging 18-hole course has well-placed sand traps guarding the greens. There is also a luncheonette and a barbecue pavilion.

18-hole course. Par 74. 72.1 rating/125 slope— 6863 total yards; 24 miles from Windham.


Windham Country Club, Windham, NY
www.windhamcountryclub.com

Windham Country Club, with its scenic rolling hills, is a championship 18-hole golf course rated 3 1/2 stars in Golf Digest. It is among the finest and most challenging courses in northeastern New York State. Designed in 1927 by Len Rayner of Cooperstown, NY, it carries a slope rating of 120 from the back tees and 112 from the forward tees. The complex includes driving range, putting greens, bag storage, practice area and pro shop.

18-hole course. Par 71. 69.9 rating/122 slope— 6088 total yards; 1 mile from Windham (and practically next door to Winwood Inn!).