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Putnam County Golf Course
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Nestled in the Lower Hudson Valley, Putnam County Golf Course enjoys a scenic location amid rolling hills yet it’s not too far from the city. Formerly known as Putnam National, the club was originally opened as a private club in 1959, it opened to the public when it was bought by the county in 2004 but it continues to offer the quality and amenities of a private country club. The golf course has front and back nines that are completely different from one another so be prepared to use all the clubs in your bag. Water hazards only come into play on two holes but don’t let that fool you, this course is formidable even for avid golfers. Putnam County Golf Course's final four holes are an especially challenging stretch that will test you with everything from uphill lies to a slew of strategically placed bunkers.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 71 | 6745 yards | 73.3 | 129 |
| White | 71 | 6725 yards | 71.2 | 127 |
| Gold | 71 | 5725 yards | 69.3 | 121 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 5585 yards | 72.6 | 122 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 72.4/130 | 505 | 420 | 395 | 470 | 165 | 325 | 150 | 380 | 375 | 3185 | 410 | 325 | 185 | 520 | 400 | 195 | 525 | 450 | 450 | 3460 | 6645 |
| White M: 70.5/127 W: 76.7/132 | 485 | 395 | 350 | 460 | 145 | 315 | 135 | 365 | 365 | 3015 | 395 | 315 | 170 | 505 | 365 | 175 | 515 | 400 | 415 | 3255 | 6270 |
| Gold M: 68.1/118 W: 73.5/126 | 465 | 375 | 315 | 405 | 130 | 300 | 125 | 345 | 290 | 2750 | 375 | 290 | 150 | 465 | 320 | 150 | 475 | 365 | 385 | 2975 | 5725 |
| Red W: 72.8/126 | 460 | 370 | 305 | 400 | 125 | 290 | 120 | 335 | 285 | 2690 | 370 | 275 | 145 | 455 | 310 | 145 | 460 | 360 | 375 | 2895 | 5585 |
| Handicap | 15 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 2 | |||
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
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Putnam National
The staff .is as nice as the course. Played the course 6 times this year and the course was always in very good condition..
Hello, Thank you for taking the time to leave a four star review of Putnam County Golf Course. We will pass along your kind comments to our staff. We hope to see you again soon! - Alexa of appliedgolf management at Putnam County Golf Course
Too Bad....
Always start with the positive. Course conditions are much improved since I played here many many years ago. Lots of changes for the better. Greens and fairways are good. Layout on the front nine can be hairy with holes back and forth and balls flying across fairways. Back nine more fun. But my son and I bailed after 4+ hours and 16 holes after literally waiting on every shot. Groups had entire holes open in front of them. No rangers to be found. If they were out there they would have seen guys doing things with golf carts that you'd have to see to believe. Guys yelling to each other across fairways. Not sure how golf course operators can solve the problem of people who think they're playing golf going out and clogging up the course. Guys just out to drink and act like idiots and shoot videos. Don't get me wrong I like a few beers during the round. But I'm there to play not drink. It's too bad because it seems weekend golf on public courses is a joke if you tee off after 9am. And I wish there was an answer for beginners who have ZERO etiquette. Learn how to handle yourself. Know when to pick up. If you have a golf cart USE it. Maybe start with an executive course or par 3. And don't give lessons during the round. Not the place. These days you have to pay premium prices to avoid the nonsense. I'm glad I can play during the week at times. I won't be back at Putnam anytime soon because the management clearly doesn't care what goes on out on the course and it's a shame. I'd pay more than the $66 green fee if I knew it was a solid golf course and not a playground. Maybe after someone crashed a cart or flips it over it will get their attention.
“Hello. We are glad that you have seen an improvement in course conditions as we dedicate tremendous resources to maintaining the golf course. However, we are sorry to hear you felt that way about your round and apologize for the unusual circumstance with waiting. As we care deeply about our guests, we hope that you will give us another try. We will be addressing your comments with our staff to try and improve future experiences. - appliedgolf management at Putnam County Golf Course
Hello, Thank you for taking the time to leave a four star review of Putnam County Golf Course. We hope to see you again soon! - Alexa of appliedgolf management at Putnam County Golf Course
Putnam Offers an Excellent Local Option
The staff was friendly, the course was competitive but fair, overall very pleased with the experience.
Hellol, Thank you for taking the time to leave a FIVE STAR review of Putnam County Golf Course. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the greens and that you are very pleased. Hope to see you again soon! - Alexa of appliedgolf management at Putnam County Golf Course
Course is in good shape and the staff was very pleasant to deal with
Hello, Thank you for taking the time to leave a FIVE STAR review of Putnam County Golf Course. We are glad to hear that you had an excellent time at Putnam. Hope to see you again soon! - Alexa of appliedgolf management at Putnam County Golf Course
The course is well kept
The front 9 has repetitious fairways, just straight back and forth and a little longer than most courses from white and red tees.
The back nine a little more interesting and no quite as long.
Hello, Thank you for taking the time to leave a four star review of Putnam County Golf Course. We hope to see you again soon! - Alexa of appliedgolf management at Putnam County Golf Course
Hello, Thank you for taking the time to leave a FIVE STAR review of Putnam County Golf Course. We hope to see you again soon! - Alexa of appliedgolf management at Putnam County Golf Cours
Nice course. Terrific staff
First time on course, nice layout, well maintained.
Hello, Thank you for taking the time to leave a four star review of Putnam County Golf Course. We hope that you had a wonderful first time and we hope to see you again soon! - Alexa of appliedgolf management at Putnam County Golf Course
Hello, Thank you for taking the time to leave a four star review of Putnam County Golf Course. We hope to see you again soon! - Alexa of appliedgolf management at Putnam County Golf Course
greens were just airated and sanded, very bad
very friendly staff , not crowded, senior and vet discount excellent for the money
Aerated golf course
Due to the aerated greens did not enjoy this course like I normally do! Love the layout and will look to return in the next few weeks when the greens should be in perfect shape!
finally some sun
this course always in good condition but so much rain made it soggy and cart path only for now. only issue was greens were recently aerated and tough with the sand to get pace right. this will be worth the trip in a few weeks though. only two uphill holes so good for walkers too.
Aerated greens the week of a big tournament! Oof
Love this course but they aerated the greens the week of a100 man tournament
Perfect Course to Start Season
Played here years ago under old name and management and was very underwhelmed.
This was probably my 6th round or so here since last year and I've been very pleased. Length from blues is respectable at 6,700-6,800 yards - 4-5 legit par 4's, greens move and are running pretty true and even if you just want to get rust off and kinks out it's open enough in most spots to bail out.
Kudos to the staff and maintenance crew here.
Surprisingly nice course but slow pace
I read reviews on this place before going about the pace being slow, and it is true. They need to get the pace fixed and this place would be perfect. Course was in great condition, holes were very interesting. I played on a Thursday during the week and it was irritatingly slow at some points but the place wasn't packed, so it is a fixable issue. For people that are impatient, I wouldn't play here. But if you're okay waiting on half the holes then go for it, you wont be disappointed. Ill probably play here again next season and hopefully they fixed the pace issue. GREAT VALUE for the money though.
Putnam off season
I was lucky enough to get out for a quick round this past Saturday for 18 holes in the off-season. Weather was absolutely beautiful and so was the course! Fewest leaves have ever seen on a course for this time of season. Cant wait to get out on this course again!
Good value
Good condition and value Putnamsenior get a brake on green fees
Good public course
Greens were in good shape; Lost some balls in the leaves; friendly staff; course has some fairly long holes from the white tees
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Hello, Thank you for taking the time to leave a four star review of Putnam County Golf Course. We hope to see you again soon! - Alexa of appliedgolf management at Putnam County Golf Course