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4.0
545 Reviews (545)
5 Stars
177
4 Stars
269
3 Stars
63
2 Stars
24
1 Stars
12
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.1
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.5
Amenities
4.0
86.4%
Recommend this course
484 out of 545 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.7
6 Reviews (6)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.5
Layout
3.5
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
3.8
83.3%
Recommend this course
5 out of 6 reviews
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4.0
51 Reviews (51)
5 Stars
17
4 Stars
21
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.1
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.4
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.2
86.3%
Recommend this course
44 out of 51 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public/Municipal
Par 71
Length 6745 yards
Slope 129
Rating 73.3

Nestled in the Lower Hudson Valley, Putnam County Golf Course enjoys a scenic location amid rolling hills yet it’s not too far from the city. Formerly known as Putnam National, the club was originally opened as a private club in 1959, it opened to the public when it was bought by the county in 2004 but it continues to offer the quality and amenities of a private country club. The golf course has front and back nines that are completely different from one another so be prepared to use all the clubs in your bag. Water hazards only come into play on two holes but don’t let that fool you, this course is formidable even for avid golfers. Putnam County Golf Course's final four holes are an especially challenging stretch that will test you with everything from uphill lies to a slew of strategically placed bunkers.

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Course Details

Year Built 1959
Fairways Rye Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Open: 3/15 Closed: 12/15

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Caddies No
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed Soft spikes only
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

Food & Beverage

Food & Beverage

Available Facilities

Showers, Lockers

Available Activities

Hiking

Available Sports

Tennis

Reviews

4.0
545 Reviews (545)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 20
Patio Dining 12
Course Challenges Include:
Undulating Greens 22
Elevation Changes 20
Plays Long 14
This course/club is great for:
Locals 20
Advanced Golfers 13
Walkers 13
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 27
Worth the Drive 16

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Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Close to home and challenging

This course is close to my house and really challenges all aspects of my game. Never disappointed with a round at Putnam!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course if Time Permits

This is not the course to tell your significant other that you're playing a quick round of golf with your buddies. Course conditions were great but pace of play needs to improve. I would recommend to a friend if they're not pressed for time.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Poor condition and pace

There are no fair greens at fairways. The course's condition is so bad and they got most tee time for 5-6 people at the same time. I could finish my 18hole about 5hour and 20min pace. Do not want to go anymore.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Too many back and forth holes

The front 9 has a decent layout, the back nine has too many back and forth holes. There are players from adjacent holes in your fairway on most of the holes on this nine. Considering the drought in the area, the condition of the course was good, and the greens in good condition, and receptive.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good Muni Course

I’ve played this course several times. It’s a very good course except for the pace of play. Unfortunately, at this time with the lack of rain, the fairways are burnt out. However, the greens are still in great shape

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Home of Rude Clientele and 5 Hour Rounds

Putnam is a good choice for beginning golfers due to the lack of areas to lose balls. I’ll typically go with beginner friends 1-2x a year but likely never again. Pace of play at Putnam has always been a problem as the course just sends people out as fast as possible without any proper spacing.

There are no rangers to monitor pace of play and it’s impossible to play in less than 5+ hours unless it’s a weekday morning. At the end of our round yesterday, a golfer going down the 10th hole, which runs parallel to No.18, felt it necessary to fake a loud cough in my beginner friend’s backswing and then heckle him after he messed up the shot. Yes, some people are just rude but that type of attitude feels woven into the personality of this course. It’s embarrassing on behalf of the management and I hope anyone reading this chooses better options in the area.

This course is a waste of an entire afternoon.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 31
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Hot deal was not deal !

I felt it was not hot deal there I booked as hot deal.
They treated me not good.
If you will take a hot deal with cart. We have to ride with someone that taking hot deal.
And Their course was flat and not so interesting , their green were very fast and difficult .

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Gene hackman

Aside from loosing a few balls in the woods it was an overall good experience. Will definitely be back

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Decent for a public course

Conditions were super dry. Edges of some fairways were beat up and just dirt. Decent layout and some challenging holes. Small driving range but ok to warm up just the irons. Friendly and helpful staff. Great bar and restaurant for before and after round. Saw the cart girl almost every other hole which was great!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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