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4.2
206 Reviews (206)
5 Stars
90
4 Stars
82
3 Stars
18
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
8
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.5
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.1
89.0%
Recommend this course
185 out of 206 reviews
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4.5
17 Reviews (17)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.8
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.8
100.0%
Recommend this course
17 out of 17 reviews
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4.2
31 Reviews (31)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.5
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.8
90.3%
Recommend this course
28 out of 31 reviews
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Course Highlights
This A.W. Tillinghast parkland design rewards strategic thinking with demanding fairway angles, well-bunkered greens, and a naturally contoured layout. Exceptionally friendly staff and strong value make this historic course a compelling repeat destination.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6257 yards
Slope 121
Rating 70.7

Formerly known as "Port Jervis Country Club".

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Course Details

Year Built 1915
Fairways Ryegrass
Greens Bent
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 11/01
Architect A. W. Tillinghast (1915) Ron Cutlip

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fee
GPS Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro No
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted All major credit cards accepted
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Collared shirt required, no jeans allowed, cargo shorts are ok

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in New York (2024 #23)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Friendliest Courses in the U.S. (2021 #21)
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Reviews

4.2
206 Reviews (206)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 6
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 9
Water Hazards 7
Elevation Changes 6
This course/club is great for:
Locals 7
Seniors 7
Beginners 6
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 6

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Reviews 19
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice Course

I enjoy playing this course. Tee boxes, fairways and green in very good condition.

Will play here again.

Conditions Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Our Favorite Regional Course

Even though we played on a holiday, and every cart was out, we only had to wait less than 20 minutes to get on the course. There was a grill fired up on hole 10 when you come in, perfect for a protein fuel-up before heading back out. The upgraded carts made it easy to see all the other players around us and time our play. We look forward to becoming members in the future.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Bunkers need some sand

Some of the bunkers had almost no sand in them at all and you couldn't play out of them. Also a lot of dead spots around the greens when chipping. Tee boxes could use some love too. Little early in the season for that much wear.

Otherwise fairways and greens were in great shape.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent course

Excellent course. Fairways were tight and the greens were in excellent condition. Will definitely play again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Very good course and staff!

First time playing and it was a great time! Excellent price for the weekend and carts were new and super cool. Highly recommend this course!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 102
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing

Hidden Gem!

Hidden gem for sure.

History to it, and it’s a 1915 design by A.W. Tillinghast.

Very good shape, and the views are gorgeous.

Snag that $32.00 hot deal during the week.

If you’re playing in the morning, go to Ben’s Fresh up the street for lunch after your round. Get the burger, it’s a must!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 102
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing

Hidden Gem!

Hidden gem!

Good conditions, and fun golf holes.

Great scenery, and updated golf carts. You’ll have fun here!

Take the drive up!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

bing 1022

lynx has improved 1000% over the last 4-5 years , new owners have made a suburb investment in the whole place - used to be once a year here, now planning multiple rounds price is worth the money

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent coarse

Greens were perfect, and always upgrading. Put GPS in all carts which is so helpful with your round

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 236
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor

Great conditions for late April. Course gets better every year

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful course

Fantastic course and greens will definitely golf here again

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Awesome round of Golf for an even better Price!

I had a great experience overall at the “Lynx at River Bend.” The staff in the clubhouse as well as patrons were very pleasant, as I had no issue’s checking in for my 10:10 am tee time. Since it was my first time playing the course, the layout was a bit tough to navigate. One hole on the front 9 did not have a sign posted indicating the hole’s layout. (This did slow our pace, but we were still able to finish our round in under 4 hours). This was to be understood, since it was our first time playing the course. Still, I am very appreciative of the staff in the clubhouse. They made my experience a pleasant and memorable one. If I am able to secure another tee time in the near future, I will certainly be back with my Dad. Thanks again for your hospitality. It did not go unnoticed.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

For a short course it’s one of the more tougher courses youll find. Small greens give it a nice defense. Great value and plenty of room off the tee.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

The Lynx at Riverbend G.C.

Overall the course is in good shape. I have seen reviews about the tee boxes but the management are redoing all the 100 + year old tee boxes at the Lynx and they are growing in nicely. Fairways are great as well as the bunkers, greens are amazing and rolling true. I will definitely will be back to play this Tillinghast course

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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