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Haystack Golf Club

gretchengolf — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 17:45:09 +0000

Long considered a hidden gem by golfers in the know, Haystack Golf Club’s reputation is growing and the accolades by the media and players keep rolling in.

We pride ourselves on our classic, manicured layout with challenging greens and breathtaking scenery. Designed by acclaimed architect Desmond Muirhead in 1972, Haystack offers a varied, rolling layout with each hole having its own feel and character.
Players of all abilities are welcome. Pick one of the four sets of tees to match your game, ranging from 5,400 yards to 6,550 yards. But Haystack is not about distance and power; it’s about accuracy and placement. Play smart here and you will play well here. But we guarantee that you will have fun at Haystack Golf Club.

Woodstock Inn & Resort

gretchengolf — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:52:19 +0000

In 1895, The Woodstock Inn & Resort’s Golf Club opened its first golf links on a hillside cow pasture; today, it boasts some of the finest golfing in the country. The ZAGAT Survey has frequently rated the club as one of “America’s Top Golf Courses” for its excellent layout, superb service, and its facilities and value.

The Golf Club features a 6,000-yard, 18-hole, par-70 golf course, designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr. and is nestled in the beautiful Kedron Valley. With water at more than a dozen holes the course is a challenge for even the most seasoned golfers. Already a superb site, the course fairways and sand traps have recently been redesigned and renovated to further enhance the overall golfing experience.

Williston Golf Club

gretchengolf — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:43:51 +0000

Home of the famous VERMONSTER, hole #14… Since 1927, the course has long been a local’s favorite and the traveler’s “must play”. Why the enormous demand to play a round on this legendary course? A golf course that is about 1000 yards shorter than a modern course? It could be because of its unique charm that is complimented by breathtaking views of Camel’s Hump and the Green Mountains. Maybe it is because course conditions are always perfect and the pace is enjoyable. More importantly, it is probably because of the layout of the course itself, measuring 5,725 yards from the back tees, it presents a challenge to the low handicapper, who often feel they will bring Williston to its knees. The reverse usually occurs. On the flip side, high handicappers can play a round that allows them to score well. All golfers have a great experience and enjoy a legendary day!

Built in and around the former Talcott family farm in a parkland setting, Williston has a pleasant variety of flat and undulating holes. A complete redesign in the late 1960’s by Ben Murray reshaped and rerouted the course. An aggressive tree planting program at that time created fairways, that today, are lined with majestic maples, pines and willows. Many golfers say it reminds them of an upscale suburban country club!

Westport Country Club

gretchengolf — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:36:46 +0000

For 110 years now, golfers have come by train, sailboat, paddle-wheeler and carriage to relax and enjoy great Adirondack golf, simple hospitality and the unspoiled scenery of the mountains. Westport sits blocks away from Lake Champlain, with easy access to the marina and waterfront dining. Travelers coming by boat may call for free transportation to the Adirondack golf course. The historic and challenging 18 hole course is 7000-5600 yards and fully irrigated. Come and enjoy the uncrowded and unspoiled beautiful scenery.

Tater Hill Golf Club

gretchengolf — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:28:08 +0000

Birch-lined fairways, stone walls, scenic mountain vistas and breathtaking flower gardens serve as the dramatic backdrop for the par 71, 18-hole course layout. Measuring 6,400 yards in length, Tater Hill is situated in a pastoral setting with rolling hills and undulating fairways. Moderate elevation changes provide plenty of challenge for low handicaps, yet the course is playable for all ability levels. Nature is a star attraction at Tater Hill with birdhouses, wetland areas, magnificent flower gardens and tree-lined fairways. The course has recently undergone significant capital improvements, with six newly designed greens that made their debut for the 2005 golf season, along with increased services and amenities for the members and guests.

Sugarbush Golf Club

gretchengolf — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:21:46 +0000

Robert Trent Jones Sr. paid a visit to Sugarbush in 1961 and decided to offer his expertise in designing the Resort’s golf course. Mr. Jones is one of history’s great masters of golf course architecture and his legendary talent is apparent in every one of the 18 holes of the Sugarbush Golf Club. Designed with remarkable respect for the natural surroundings, this par-71 course is as beautiful as the game itself. You will experience a golf journey through the hilltops of the Mad River Valley, featuring inspiring views at every tee, making each hole a story unto itself.

Stratton Mountain Country Club

gretchengolf — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:11:06 +0000

Stratton’s 27-hole golf course is one of those rare places where everything comes together perfectly. There are three separate 9-hole courses, each with its own set of characteristics and challenges. There are the endless clubhouse amenities and the impeccable service provided by the staff. And of course, there are the Green Mountains, serving as an extraordinary framework to it all. Our 27-hole country club has received stellar reviews from the country’s most prestigious golf and travel magazines. We’ve hosted six LPGA events. Imagine what we can do for your next round.

Spend a few days walking along our lush fairways. Pause as you stand upon an immaculate green to admire the mountains. Enjoy the best accommodations our four-season resort has to offer. After playing here, we promise you’ll never look at golf the same way again.

Stowe Country Club

gretchengolf — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:04:14 +0000

Known as the premiere ski destination in the East, Stowe Vermont is a true four-season resort community. Unlike many “resorts” where the experience ends when you leave the parking lot- Stowe boasts more shops, restaurants, and activities than any town in Vermont. In the heart of it all you’ll find the Stowe Country Club. With its beautiful undulating fairways and manicured greens, the country club occupies what was a turn of the century dairy farm and golfers have watched as the course matured into a challenging, but rewarding test of golf. The 360 degree views of the surrounding mountains, the long temperate summer days, and the feeling that everything is going your way makes each shot a memory to cherish.

The Stowe Country Club offers players a tour through the rich history of golf in Vermont . Located on a turn-of-the-century dairy farm, its clubhouse residing in the original brick farmhouse, this 6,200-yard layout will test the skill of any player.

Saranac Inn Golf Club

gretchengolf — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:57:16 +0000

The Saranac Inn Golf and Country Club was once part of the famous Saranac Inn Resort. The course was founded at the turn of the Century and designed by renowned Scottish pro and Architect Seymour Dunn. The course is located in the heart of New York’s Adirondack Mountains on Upper Saranac Lake. Designed in classic Scottish fashion using the natural terrain to provide a wonderful golf experience with spectacular mountain views, pure mountain air and a memorable fragrance emanating from balsams that line the course.

From the bent grass tees to the tight lush fairways on to the deep bunkered undulating greens, The Saranac Inn has a reputation as one of the most carefully maintained and challenging resort courses in the northeast.