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Hardest Golf Courses in Dutchess County, New York

The 17 most challenging golf courses in Dutchess County, New York, ranked by maximum slope rating. Tee-by-tee yardage, slope, and course rating for every course.

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Ranked list of hardest golf courses in Dutchess County

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1
Silo Ridge Field Club
Birds tees · 7,107 yds · Rating 74.4 · Par 71Amenia
146
2
Trump National Golf Club Hudson Valley
Black tees · 6,739 yds · Rating 73.3 · Par 72Hopewell Junction
145
3
The Links at Union Vale
#5 - Black tees · 6,954 yds · Rating 73.3 · Par 72LaGrangeville
137
4
Quaker Hill Country Club
Sarazen tees · 6,110 yds · Rating 70.4 · Par 70 · PrivatePawling
136
5
Casperkill Golf Club
Blue tees · 6,478 yds · Rating 71.4 · Par 72Poughkeepsie
135
6
Millbrook Golf & Tennis Club
White/Black tees · 6,166 yds · Rating 70.2 · Par 71Millbrook
135
7
Red Hook Golf Club
Blue tees · 6,564 yds · Rating 71.8 · Par 72Red Hook
132
8
Southern Dutchess Country Club
Blue / White tees · 5,859 yds · Rating 74.5 · Par 71Beacon
132
9
Beekman Golf Course
White tees · 6,118 yds · Rating 75.6 · Par 72Hopewell Junction
130
10
McCann Golf Course
Blue tees · 6,524 yds · Rating 71.8 · Par 72Poughkeepsie
127
11
Harlem Valley Golf Club
Blue/Black tees · 6,232 yds · Rating 70.4 · Par 70 · Semi_privateWingdale
127
12
James Baird State Park Golf Course
Blue tees · 6,749 yds · Rating 72.7 · Par 71Pleasant Valley
124
13
Dogwood Knolls Golf Course
White/White tees · 6,218 yds · Rating 75.1 · Par 74Hopewell Junction
122
14
Edgewood Club of Tivoli
Blue tees · 5,294 yds · Rating 65.8 · Par 66Town of Red Hook
110
15
Vassar Golf Course
Forward tees · 4,426 yds · Rating 64.8 · Par 68Poughkeepsie
108
16
College Hill Golf Course
Regular tees · 5,112 yds · Rating 68.8 · Par 68Poughkeepsie
107
17
Dutcher Golf Course
White tees · 4,506 yds · Rating 62.4 · Par 68Pawling
98

Dutchess County Golf Course Rankings FAQ

What is the hardest golf course in Dutchess County, New York?

Silo Ridge Field Club in Amenia is currently the hardest golf course in Dutchess County based on slope (slope rating 146).

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

27 golf courses in Dutchess County are cataloged in Stymie's directory. This ranking page shows the top 17 by slope.

How are the rankings calculated?

Rankings use the USGA slope rating from each course's most difficult tee set. Slope measures relative difficulty for a bogey golfer versus a scratch golfer, on a scale from 55 (easiest) to 155 (most challenging). A slope of 113 is average.

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

Yes. Each course name links to its Stymie page with scorecard, reviews, architect info, and booking options. Set a tee time alert to be notified when availability opens.