Plan Your Catskills Golf Trip in 60 Seconds

Mountain resort revival golf just 2 hours from NYC

The Catskills are experiencing a massive revival with new restaurants, breweries, and lodges reinvigorating the classic mountain resort region. Play quality courses through rolling mountain terrain, hit revitalized Main Streets in towns like Windham and Hunter, and enjoy a landscape that screams weekend getaway. Just 2 hours from NYC makes it perfect for metro-area groups.

The best courses, bars, and rentals in Catskills — curated for groups.

4 coursesSummer, FallALB (60 min drive)<10k population

Courses

Windham Mountain Golf Club

Premium

Ski-resort mountain course with dramatic elevation changes and Catskill views on every hole

$69-$109mountainPar 71 · 6,035 yds

Sunny Hill Resort & Golf Course

Solid

Classic Catskills resort course in Greenville with rolling mountain terrain, mature trees, and a throwback vibe that fits the region perfectly

$39-$65mountainPar 71 · 6,178 ydsWalkable

Thunderhart Golf Course

Solid

Freehold public course with rolling terrain and a great layout for the price

$35-$55mountainPar 72 · 6,500 ydsWalkable

Christman's Windham House Golf Course

Budget

Classic mountain resort course — old-school Catskills golf at a budget-friendly price

$25-$45mountainPar 71 · 6,100 ydsWalkable

Where to Stay

cabinSleeps 10-18

$500-$1800/night

Windham / Hunter Mountain area

hot tubfire pitmountain viewsgame roomcreek access

lodgeSleeps 8-14

$400-$1200/night

Tannersville / Phoenicia area

poolrestaurantbarfire pit

Dining

Jessie's Harvest House

$$$

farm-to-table

Tannersville farm-to-table restaurant with excellent cocktails and a warm mountain lodge vibe

Peekamoose Restaurant

$$$$

farm-to-table

Big Indian Creek-side fine dining — seasonal tasting menus in a stunning woodland setting

Mama's Boy Burgers

casual

Tannersville burger joint with creative smash burgers and loaded fries — post-golf perfection

Prospect

$$$

farm-to-table

Catskill village restaurant with a daily-changing menu focused on local farms and foraging

Lilly's Steaks & Cocktails

steakhouse

Windham's premier steakhouse with perfectly aged beef, fresh seafood, and handcrafted cocktails. Private dining room available for groups.

Nightlife

Hunter Mountain Brewery

brewpub

Craft brewery at the base of Hunter Mountain with house ales and a festive vibe

The Deer Mountain Inn Bar

cocktail

Upscale cocktail lounge in a renovated mountain inn — craft drinks with Catskill views

Pancho Villa's

Late Night

dive

Tannersville Mexican restaurant with a surprisingly rowdy bar scene on weekends

Activities

Hunter Mountain SkyRider Zipline Tour

zipline3-4 hours$100-$130/pp

Second-longest zipline in the world — 4.6 miles of twin ziplines soaring 600 feet above the Catskills at up to 50 mph. Groups of 12 max per session, 3-4 hour experience. Absolutely unforgettable arrival-day adrenaline.

Kaaterskill Falls Hike

hiking2-3 hours$5-$10/pp

Two-tiered 260-foot waterfall — one of the most photographed spots in the Catskills

Catskill Mountain Tubing

water sports2-3 hours$25-$45/pp

Lazy river tubing down Esopus Creek with beers in hand — peak summer day

Catskill Distilling Company

distillery2-3 hours$15-$35/pp

Bethel distillery making whiskey, gin, and vodka — tours and tastings at the old dance hall

Hunter Mountain Zipline

zipline2-3 hours$45-$75/pp

Longest zipline canopy tour in North America — 3+ hours soaring through the forest. The ultimate arrival day group rush.

Emerson Resort Spa

spa2-3 hours$40-$100/pp

Full spa with mineral pools and mountain views — surprisingly good recovery day option

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