Centennial GC
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4.4
450 Reviews (450)
5 Stars
219
4 Stars
157
3 Stars
56
2 Stars
15
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.2
Value
3.9
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.4
93.2%
Recommend this course
409 out of 450 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.5
14 Reviews (14)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.9
100.0%
Recommend this course
14 out of 14 reviews
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4.4
47 Reviews (47)
5 Stars
27
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.0
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.8
95.7%
Recommend this course
45 out of 47 reviews
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Course Highlights
Welcoming staff, a well-stocked pro shop, and a country club atmosphere greet golfers from the moment they arrive. Larry Nelson's thoughtful layout across three nine-hole combinations keeps the course fresh and challenging on every visit.

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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7133 yards
Slope 145
Rating 75.3
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Course Details

Year Built 1998
Greens Bent
Golf Season Year round
Architect Larry Nelson

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes - "Centennial Golf Academy"
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes
Practice Hole Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Shirts must have collars & shorts must be of Bermuda length. Tank tops, t-shirts & jeans are not permitted.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Snacks, Grill, Restaurant, Beverage Carts

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities, Locker Rooms

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in New York (2024 #17) (2016 #16)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Off-course amenities in the U.S. (2022 #9)
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Reviews

4.4
450 Reviews (450)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 19
Patio Dining 16
Brunch 6
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 35
Undulating Greens 26
Water Hazards 21
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 24
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 21
A Weekend Splurge 18
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 30
In the 'Burbs 14
Convenient to the City 9

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Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

The course manages fairway and green very good

Course condition is very good including putting green

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Centennial overview

The entire experience from the environment and staff to the conditions of the course, was inspirational. There were no holdups anywhere, the couple my son and I were linked with for the day were pleasant, engaging and courteous. The course is one I hadn't played in 10 years but my return was truly rewarding.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Walked

Spectacular Setting

Very challenging course, it's steady uphill/downhill play. Course is in good shape. It makes me feel sad that a lot of Golfers do not respect the hard work of the greenkeepers.I saw hundreds of unrepaired divots on the fairways and ball-marks on the nice greens .
I am a passionate walker. So to me it makes no sense at all that you can either ride a cart or you have to carry your bag. Pull- or push-carts are not allowed.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Than God for GN!

This is a wonderful facility with 3 magnificent 9 hole layouts. I would never be able to play there if it wasn't for golf now. Thank you GN & Centennial for registering this fine golf course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Outstanding course

The staff at Centennial really, really makes this course a great venue. Although a public facility, the staff makes the golfers feel like members of a private course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 161
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 100 Contributor
New York Advisor
Previously Played

One of the best public period

From beginning to middle and toward the end of season, the conditions at this place is always beautiful. Food is great and staff is friendly. Layout for all 27 holes is beautiful and challenging. With the slope on the greens, putting is some times a tall task.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Consistently Good

Expensive but worth the occasional splurge. Technical course, Larry Nelson design. Traps need maintenance. Play can be slow. More rangers moving things along would be great.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 161
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 100 Contributor
New York Advisor
First Time Playing

Beautiful Track north of NYC. Pricet but worth it

You get what you pay for at Centennial. 27 holes of undulating fairways and challenging shot elevations. Price is a bit high for most to play frequently but worth playing every now and then. Layout is beautiful and challenging and is one of the prettiest course to play during the fall foliage.
I played this course about 3 times and yes they give you that look when they find you prepay on golfnow or teeoff.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great course in Putnam County

Troon Management has kept this gem of a course on track. This is the first time I played this course this year and was happy that it still is a "must play" each year for me. Will definitely return especially if I can keep getting Golf Now deals.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Unbeatable

Hands down the best public course and facilities within 60 miles of Manhattan.

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

First Time Playing

Great challenging layout with excellent course conditions. Accuracy over power prevails here. I would play this course again and recommend to a friend for anyone who cares about course condition as their number one factor in choosing a course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Used cart

Not what it used to be

New management has changed the culture/feel at this course. This is to be expected anytime there's new management, but it has become less personable and less friendly. I've been at Centennial at least 40 times this year between practicing and playing and the new manager has yet to acknowledge me or even say hello. The course itself doesn't seem to be in as good condition as previous years - which may be due to this year's weather - but having played this course since its inception it doesn't seem as good as in times past.

Conditions Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
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Commented on 10/13/2015

My group just played on Sunday and it was fantastic. About my fifth time at Centennial this year and it has been very consistently good. Is your rating of a course based on whether or not the manager says hello? LOL.

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great views

Great course, even better views I highly recommend this place. Staff is top notch.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Beautiful course - take in the views!

Played for the first time on a Monday afternoon. The course was in great shape, the greens were still healing from aeration a couple of weeks before, so putting was still a little bumpy, but we were made aware of this when we made our reservation. Our 4-some bought the package deal with a sleeve of balls included for each player. We played the Lakes 9 first then the Meadows. Spectacular views, each hole offering a unique layout. The many hills make it a little more challenging.. a good test for any level player. The staff was very friendly and helpful. We had lunch before play and then stayed at the tavern for dinner.. great service and nice assortment of dishes on the menu. Would definitely play here again, looking forward to an Autumn trip.. should be gorgeous!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Aerated Greens

Greens had recently been aerated and were slow and bumpy. Looking forward to playing again when the greens are in better shape. Layout has a lot of elevation change and some challenging holes.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Could have been great

This was my first time playing this course, and I booked through golfnow. The facilities are top notch, and the courses are also beautifully laid out. Overall the course conditions were good. However, they made no mention at any time about aeration of the greens. We found out when we reached the 1st green. I wish they would've posted this status on golf now for people booking online. The range and Grill room as well as the pro shop are all very nice. Pace of play was a bit slow but not too bad. Overall, it was a good value for the rate I paid. Range balls included is a nice touch. Would definitely come back when the greens are in normal shape

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Wish I had known

Booked on a Tuesday for a Thursday round. Drove over an hour to find out the greens had been arerated. Was not told on the website when booking, or even when we checked in for our round in the clubhouse. Course was otherwise in good condition, but we couldn't get over the fact that the greens were so bad.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Shape

The Course is in great shape right now. Greens are rolling like a private club. Staff is always friendly and cooperative with the players needs.

John

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

fantastic course setup

Play a lot of course in Connecticut by far Centennial golf course in Carmel,NY the best I have been. Great staff!!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pace of play

Pace of play was five hours twenty minutes. No ranger to speed up slow foursomes

Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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