Somers National Golf Club

Overall, I had a solid experience at Somers National Golf Club, but with a few things worth noting.

I drove about 45 minutes to get there for a 9:10 AM tee time I booked. When I arrived around 9:00, the ranger told me to check with the clubhouse because my time had been moved to 9:40. After checking in, they radioed the starter and confirmed that the threesome I was paired with was already at the first tee waiting for me. They quickly arranged for a staff member to drive me over, which I appreciated.

I ended up sharing a cart with one of the guys in the group. While that’s pretty standard, I personally would have preferred my own cart, but I understand that’s not always possible. Once at the tee, we still had to wait for the group ahead to clear, so the timing shuffle didn’t really save any time.

The staff, especially the ranger at the first tee, were very friendly and welcoming. He even joked that we could’ve left our drivers at home—and honestly, he wasn’t wrong. I only pulled mine out maybe twice the entire round.

The condition of the course was good overall. The tee boxes were well kept, and the course itself is clearly maintained. The greens were definitely a standout challenge—fast, firm, and with tough hole placements that made putting a real test.

As for the layout, it’s definitely on the more challenging side. If you’re a 15+ handicap, expect a tough round. I played from the gold tees based on my game, and I’d recommend others be realistic about their tee selection as well. This was my second time playing here, and while the course is well-kept and demanding, it can be a grind.

All in all, it was a good experience with friendly staff and a unique, challenging layout. That said, between the drive, the level of difficulty, and the pricing, I’m not sure I’d make the trip again anytime soon. I can shoot my usual 95+ scores closer to home for a similar cost. That’s not a knock on the course—just my personal preference.

I’d definitely consider coming back in the future once my game improves and I’m ready to take it on a bit more confidently.

Very nice course, 5 out of 5 stars. Very challenging dog legs mixed in with some water holes, make sure to bring an extra dozen of balls.

What a fun round of golf! My son and I were paired with 2 young men from the area who knew the course. The course was tough, but fair. It was in wonderful shape and the fall colors added to the beauty of venue. I can’t wait for our next round. I recommend it strongly. PJQ

Although the greens weren’t super fast, the relations made them challenging. Tough course!

Getting to the greens was half the fun. Well, not particularly long. There are a number of holes that play narrow, because the ball rolls downhill left to right or right to left. Overhang trees, narrow the view and the shot. A number of uphill climbs add to the difficulty as well.

What’s the friendly and waiting for me when I arrived. I had time to warm up, but the best way to play this course used to have played it before and nowhere to expect on a number of T-shirts, dog legs, and uphill placements.

This course received 2 inches of rain the day before I played it but dried out pretty well once the sun came out.

This was the most difficult course I’ve played. Every tee shot had to be perfect then second shot needed to be perfect from around 200 years. Definitely pull out the 3 wood not the driver.

The course is very challenging. Massive sloping fairways and tough greens. Greens were a little abused by some club divots. Poor form on players.

Carts have no digital displays, just standard gas cart with usb plugs. Cart paths are pretty bumpy.

Staff is very friendly and helpful, but the grille had no chef and was only serving drinks and premade foods. Bathrooms are clean.

The course is an overall good shape. You can see that management is actively maintaining it staff very friendly and helpful beautiful views and layout. Definitely of course I will play again.

Upon arrival we were told we couldn’t use the range or putting greens to warm up because of a camp. That wasn’t an issue except the fact I was told that because I booked using the GolfNow app I “didn’t pay much so it’s not a big deal”. The funny part is I could have gotten 18 holes cheaper not using the app but I use it because it’s easier to group my friends and I. There were a few other incidents but let’s just say none of us felt welcomed at any point. It seemed like they were doing us a favor by letting us play there. I would absolutely never play this course again.

Long circuitous and narrow track except the three holes around the beautiful Lily Pond. Cart girl only came by once and it was on the ninth hole and I thought I might die from dehydration.

Interesting courses play under an unpleasant, rude ranger and a starter.

The rough is tough to get out of. You really want to be in the fairway. I left my driver in the bag today and teed of with my 3 wood to keep it in the fairway. Good decision.