Westchester County's Golf Courses
April 12th, 2010
The Masters just played on the lush greens of The Augusta National Golf Course makes many of Westchester’s golfers green with envy. And from the novice to the experienced there is much to offer for golfers in Westchester County.
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Dunwoodie Golf Course 18 holes, par 70 |
Dunwoodie is located in the City of Yonkers. The course is famous for its sloping landscape which adds to the challenging enjoyment of the course. |
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Hudson Hills Golf Course 18 holes, par 71 |
Hudson Hills is situated on 150 acres in New Castle with breath-taking views and terrain in a historic setting. |
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Maple Moor Golf Course 18 holes, par 71 |
Maple Moor’s name is derived from the many Maple trees on the course. The land was part of the Griffen family farm that was settled in 1879. |
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Mohansic Golf Course 18 holes, par 70 |
The most challenging of all the Westchester County Golf courses is Mohansic which is marked by gently rolling steep slopes. |
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Saxon Woods Golf Course 18 holes, par 71 |
The Saxon Woods Golf Course was designed by Tom Winton. The landscape changes from sloping to woods and was recently renovated. |
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Sprain Lake Golf Course 18 holes, par 70 |
Sprain Lake is well known for its challenging water holes adding to the degree of difficulty for even the expert golfer. This course was also designed by the notable Winton. |
The above public and private courses all add to the quality of life in Westchester County for those just learning the sport and pros alike. All interested in additional information please click here.
Posted By:
Renee Stengel
Outdoor Recreation in Westchester County
February 19th, 2009
Known as the “Gateway to the Hudson River Valley,” Westchester County is well loved for its beautiful scenery and ample opportunities for outdoor recreation. The region, just minutes away from the concrete jungle of New York City, boasts over 50 parks and recreational areas, including acres upon acres of green space, miles of trails, and plenty of lakes and streams for your favorite water sport, whether it’s sailing on the Hudson or fishing the Long Island Sound. Hiking and biking in Westchester County is a favorite local pastime; the region not only offers more than 4 major trailways, such as the impressive 22-mile North County Trailway and 36-mile South County Trailway, but also three scenic mountain biking and horseback riding trails. Golf lovers can enjoy more than 50 Westchester County golf courses, public and private, including the six beautifully manicured county-operated courses at Dunwoodie, Mohansic, Hudson Hills, Saxon Woods, Maple Moor, and Sprain Lake.





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