Highest Slope Rating

Hardest Golf Courses in Sullivan County, New York

The 8 most challenging golf courses in Sullivan County, New York, ranked by the highest slope rating from each course's men's tees. Tee-by-tee yardage, slope, and course rating for every course.

How this ranking is built

Slope rating measures how much harder a course plays for a bogey golfer than for a scratch golfer. Each course is ranked by the highest slope rating from its men's tees. Women's ratings are used only where a course publishes no men's rating. Where a course has both, its 18-hole rating is used rather than a nine-hole one. 8 of the 19 golf courses listed in Sullivan County, New York have a slope rating on file, taken from each course's published scorecard.

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Sullivan County Golf Course Rankings FAQ

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

Monster Golf Club in Town of Fallsburg is currently the hardest golf course in Sullivan County based on slope (slope rating 138).

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

24 golf courses in Sullivan County are cataloged in Stymie's directory. This ranking page shows the top 8 by slope.

How are the rankings calculated?

Rankings use the highest USGA slope rating from each course's men's tees. Women's ratings are used only where a course publishes no men's rating. Where a course has both, its 18-hole rating is used rather than a nine-hole one. 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 Sullivan 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.