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| Play a Round in the Catskill Region |
Affordable Golf with Scenic Views - Just a Couple of Hours Away
NEW YORK -
Surrounded by meadows, mountains and winding waterways, the 50 golf courses of the Catskill Region offer varying degrees of challenge among spectacular landscapes. Accessibility to non-members, affordable green fees and fine club facilities add to the attraction…all just a couple of hours' drive from Manhattan. It's close enough for a day trip and a great chance to escape for a few days and enjoy all the activities offered. This summer, some of the finest courses in the region are offering special weekday and weekend packages; highlights follow.
Delaware County
Hanah Inn & Golf Club, in Margaretville, is home to the 7,175-yard Terminator course. Golfers who are up to the challenge can enjoy the Bogey Midweek Golf package; which includes one-night accommodations, 18 holes of golf with cart, plus breakfast and dinner, starting at $99 per person. Offer valid Sunday - Friday, hotel tax and gratuities not included. For more information, please call 845-586-4849 or visit www.hanahcountryclub.com.
French Woods Golf & Country Club, in Hancock, is the perfect course for both beginners and expert golfers. This 18-hole, par 72-course offers the Golfers Weekday Getaway, which includes accommodations for two nights, three 18-hole rounds with cart for two people and lunch daily. The package begins at $460 and is available Monday - Thursday. Longer-stay packages are also available. For more information, please call 845-887-5000 or visit www.bassenterprises.com/frenchwoods.
Shephard Hills Golf Course, in Roxbury, is a turn-of-the-century golf course dating back to 1919. Originally part of the estate of Helen Gould Shephard, daughter of railroad magnate and Roxbury resident Jay Gould, this hilly nine hole, par-36-course is one of the region's most challenging courses. Weekday green fees and cart rental is $36.00 for two until 11:30 am. After a round of golf, visitors can enjoy dinner at the Shephard Hills Restaurant. For more information, please call 607-326-7121 or visit www.shepardhills.com. Lodging at the nearby Roxbury Motel is available Monday - Thursday. Package includes green fees and cart rental for two. For two more to golf and rent a cart add $30. Prices based on double occupancy
| Kitchenette Room |
$135 per night |
| Three Room Suite |
$150 per night |
| Upstairs Suite (Sleeps 5) |
$170 per night |
For more information, please call 607-326-7200 or visit www.theroxburymotel.com.
Greene County
The Greene County International Golf Association is offering a series of midweek golf packages on nine golf courses throughout the county. This special offer gives golfers of all levels of experience the chance to play several different courses at a discounted rate. Participating courses include:
- Blackhead Mountain Lodge & Country Club
- Catskill Golf Club
- Christman's Windham Golf Resort
- Colonial Golf Club
- Rainbow Golf Club
- Rip Van Winkle Country Club
- Sunny Hill Resort
- Thunderheart Golf Club
- Windham Country Club
Packages are valid Monday through Thursday until October 31.
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