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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6564 yards
Slope 132
Rating 71.8

Located just minutes from historic Rhinebeck, Red Hook Golf Club is nestled in the beautiful Mid-Hudson Valley. The course is player friendly enough to appeal to a wide range of skill levels and diverse enough to appeal to anyone's tastes. There are holes that are ideal for long hitters but you'll also have the opportunity to work on your irons and short-game skills. Several strategically placed bunkers lurk along the greens and a few water hazards also come into play, most notably on the par-5 third hole where a lake sits in the center of the fairway. Red Hook Golf Club finishes with a tough par 4 that requires a tee shot over a deep hollow to a sloped fairway with trees and a pond lining the left side. After that, you'll be faced with an elevated green protected in front by steep bunkers.

Course Details

Year Built 1931
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 12/01
Architect Alfred H. Tull (1967)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $15 - $20
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Locker Rooms

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in New York (2015 #5)

Reviews

4.1
47 Reviews (47)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 11
Elevation Changes 7
Thick Rough 7
This course/club is great for:
Locals 13
Walkers 10
Advanced Golfers 7
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 15
In the 'Burbs 6

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Reviews 59
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Missed this course

It’s been a little while since I’ve played this course and I have to say I missed it. Just been too out of my budget. The Wednesday special was very much appreciated. Course is in very good condition. I love the changes they have made to the course , especially hole #16. Greens were all healthy and flawless but just a bit slow. If I had to pick out the most noticeably outstanding thing at RedHook, it has to be the staff friendliness. They bent over backwards to ensure that my 12 guys were accommodated and it was very much appreciated. Special kudos goes out to the starter Burt. What a great guy. Thank you very much. We will be back soon.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Nice layout course needs some care

The positives are the course has a nice layout and the staff is friendly. The negatives are it was freshly aerated and this was not mentioned when we called to book it (would not have if we knew obviously). Secondly the fairways and rough were bone dry, there needs to be better system for watering the course overall was hitting off dirt most of the round. Also the beverage cart doesn’t take cards? It’s probably a good investment and would have been nice when we were out there.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 161
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 100 Contributor
New York Advisor
First Time Playing

Tight narrow track, accuracy a must.

Beautiful classic design parkland course. Not the longest course in length but still presents many challenges. Many holes have dog legs and with strategically placed bunkers, you must think where to place the ball for position. Thus pretty much a second shot course. On this hot and humid day, greens weren't really receptive and putts ran fast. Being a semiprivate course, tee times I guess aren't stacked so course conditions were great from tee boxes to greens. With no beverage cart and food available, off course amenities is what pretty much lacked. At least I was told this when I checked in.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful Course!!!

On this crisp autumn day, the vistas from every hole were breathtaking. The manicured greens and fairways could hardly have been nicer. The holes require a variety of shots and strategy, with the back nine surprisingly different from the front. Staff was very friendly and helpful. If I lived in the area, this is definitely a course I would play frequently. I strongly recommend the course to anyone who gets a chance to play it!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Wonderful

Great as always. Great greens. Fairways were in good shape and the sand traps which I had the pleasure of being in were raked and ready for play. The best bang for your buck around here with or without a discount.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great day!

Course was in excellent condition and we had it all to ourselves. Always a great experience playing Red Hook and they are always improving the course. They are in the process of adding three new bunkers (two fairway, one green-side) to #17.
Highly recommended.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 69
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

will be back.....

good course....always a pleasure to play here....Chris is always on top of things.....will be back

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great course at a great price

Played my round as a single in 2 hours and 45 minutes. Also shot my best round of the year with an 84 from the whites. Conditions were for the most part quite good, however they were aerating the tee boxes and there was a lot of sand on them. 1 green was a little shabby, but rest of course was in very good shape. If you have never played this course, I would recommend it to you. Pro shop and bar area are top notch.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice 1hr 10 minute ride, well worth the trip

Golf now made this a great value, played with Dave from Poughkeepsie and he knew the course, helped me with strategy. Staff was friendly, clean facilities. I'll show up an hour ahead next time, take advantage of the practice range. Excellent course design, fairways and greens were top notch, well bunkered, fair rough. I will return.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful course, staff leaves a lot to be desired.

This is a great course for the area, it's always in good shape. The fairways are plush and the greens roll very well. A few greens are in rough shape but overall very good. The staff however is another story. Everytime I go there I am met with rude people in the pro shop/restaurant. They never seem great fun for your patronage, more so inconvenienced by your presence.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Hooked on Red Hook

Great layout, fast greens, fun course. Well managed. Get there early and hit balls and putt.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

First time in a long time

With the exception of a couple holes, the greens were in excellent condition and rolled VERY true. The fairways were also in quite good condition. It was a pleasure to play this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 42
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Worth the Drive

The course is about 90 minutes from my house. Staff extremely friendly and the course is in great shape, especially the greens, lighting fast. Overall round 4:15 not bad for a Saturday afternoon. Could have gone faster but the foursome in front of us were playing for nickles.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent course

Course is great in every way. Beautifully maintained; well planned holes, etc. well maintained greens & fairways

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great golf experience!

Great course, great price. Would recommend this course to anyone of all levels.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens excellent and memorable holes

Course was in great condition especially the greens were very smooth. Putted a 50 footer in. There were some very interesting holes which I wish I had studied beforehand requiring strategy.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Red Hook

Red Hook is one of the better courses to play in the Hudson Valley Area. You get to use a lot of different clubs.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

First time "not" Last time

What a surprise, my first visit, greeted by friendly staff and enjoyed a great day on the course. Picked up a great deal on GolfNow and found a course that was in great shape all around. There were a few greens that needed work and they were doing that, however, after the winter we had it was the best conditioned course than any others I have played this year. Went out with a friend, we were paired with a couple who have played the course before and were very helpful on giving us tips, I felt I had my personal caddy. I will return, especially if GolfNow offers another great deal.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

excellent greens

Course was in good condition and the greens were fast and trus

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Red Hook in the fall

Always love this course. Pro staff friendly and helpful. Scenic course. Front 9 newer layout more open nice open to a round. Back 9 more narrow, more position golf, nice challenge. Conditions very good with a good job of fall leaf removal. Greens in very good shape, medium speed with very little undulation

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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