Lowest Slope (Public)

Easiest Golf Courses in Ulster County, New York

The 11 most beginner-friendly public golf courses in Ulster County, New York, ranked by lowest slope rating. Ideal for high-handicap golfers and new players.

Hardest Easiest Longest

#	Course	City	Par	Slope
1	Turtle Creek Golf Course Red tees · 5,000 yds · Rating 64.8Wallkill	Wallkill	—	102
2	Green Acres Golf Club Red tees · 4,814 yds · Rating 63.2 · Par 70Kingston	Kingston	70	105
3	Mohonk Golf Course White tees · 4,674 yds · Rating 63.4 · Par 66Town of New Paltz	Town of New Paltz	66	106
4	Apple Greens East Red tees · 4,454 yds · Rating 65.8 · Par 70Highland	Highland	70	107
5	Apple Greens Golf Course Red tees · 4,595 yds · Rating 66.1 · Par 70Highland	Highland	70	107
6	Stone Dock Golf Course Gold tees · 5,072 yds · Rating 64.0 · Par 72High Falls	High Falls	72	111
7	Lazy Swan Golf & Country Club Red tees · 4,517 yds · Rating 64.0 · Par 70Town of Saugerties	Town of Saugerties	70	112
8	New Paltz Golf Course Green tees · 4,550 yds · Rating 66.2 · Par 68New Paltz	New Paltz	68	112
9	Twaalfskill Golf Club Red / Yellow tees · 4,793 yds · Rating 64.9 · Par 70Kingston	Kingston	70	117
10	Hudson Valley Resort Golf Course White tees · 5,758 yds · Rating 68.6 · Par 70High Falls	High Falls	70	120
11	Wiltwyck Golf Club GOLD tees · 5,675 yds · Rating 67.6 · Par 72Kingston	Kingston	72	123

Ulster County Golf Course Rankings FAQ

What is the easiest golf course in Ulster County, New York?

Turtle Creek Golf Course in Wallkill is currently the easiest golf course in Ulster County based on slope (slope rating 102).

How many ranked golf courses are in Ulster County, New York?

29 golf courses in Ulster County are cataloged in Stymie's directory. This ranking page shows the top 11 by slope.

How are the rankings calculated?

Rankings use the lowest USGA slope rating from each course's tee sets. Only public and municipal courses are included to ensure access. Slope ranges from 55 to 155 with 113 as average; lower is more forgiving.

Can I book a tee time at these Ulster County courses?

Each course name links to its Stymie page with scorecard data where available, architect info, and official contact details. Stymie does not currently book tee times or show live availability, and tee-time alerts are in development.