Ossining, NY
Hudson Hills Golf Course is one of six courses operated by the Westchester County Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation. The course is conveniently located just off Route 9A and the Taconic State Parkway in Ossining, New York, about four miles from the Hudson River. Hudson Hills Golf Course is the newest, the most upscale, and the most demanding of Westchester’ s munis. While golfers of all abilities can count on being challenged at Hudson Hills Golf Course, it’ s not surprising that skilled players, especially, enjoy putting their games to the test here. Etched into a hillside amidst dense woodlands and thick vegetation, the playing field is a 2004 design by course architect Mark Mungeam. No houses intrude on the action. Four sets of tee boxes stretch the layout from 5,102 yards to 6,935 yards. Hudson Hills Golf Course is known for its unique and varied holes. Many of the tees and greens are elevated, but in between, trees, throttling rough and fescue grasses, along with trees, line the fairways. The heaving terrain and constant movement of the golf grounds result in numerous sidehill, uphill and downhill lies and stances. Chances are you’ ll face some blind shots here, too. Hudson Hills Golf Course’ s tilted landscape propels balls toward penal rough and environmentally protected areas. Those areas create some target-style challenges. Fairway bunkers and deep green side bunkers further add to the defense of par. Even if you aren’ t playing well or are overmatched by the challenges presented by Hudson Hills Golf Course, you can still enjoy the experience. The 1st tee box provides a stunning view of a large portion of the golf course. The long par-4 13th showcases a vista of the Lower Hudson Valley. With its carry over a pond, the tee shot on the par-3 14th hole may be the most thrilling of the day. Alas, because of the rugged nature of the golf grounds, Hudson Hills Golf Course is not a comfortable playing field to walk. Practice facilities are limited, as there’ s no driving range. The putting green is large enough to accommodate some chipping. The clubhouse is home to a full-service pro shop and the Woods Bar and Grill. A popular hangout not just for golfers, the restaurant features a varied menu and a large deck overlooking the course. Hudson Hills Golf Course presents a stern challenge, but it is the most upscale jewel of Westchester County’
A provider indicates that the course may allow public play, but Golf One has not yet verified the access claim strongly enough for search indexing.
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