Hudson Valley Golf Trip Planning Guide
The Hudson Valley offers a polished golf trip just 90 minutes from NYC with some of the best farm-to-table restaurants, craft distilleries, and scenic courses in the Northeast. Play courses through rolling Hudson River terrain, tour distilleries and cideries, and dine at restaurants that rival anything in Manhattan. Ideal for metro-area groups wanting an accessible escape.
3 courses · 5 restaurants · 3 bars · 6 activities
Quick Facts
Spring, Summer, Fall
SWF (20 min drive)
$39–$125
$500/night
3 of 3
~$386/person
Sample 3-Day Itinerary
Here's a realistic 3-day itinerary for a group golf trip to Hudson Valley. Every venue below is real and pulled from our curated database — no filler.
Day 1
Garrison Golf Club — parkland, $75–$125 · 4.5★
Stunning Hudson River views from every hole — the course where they filmed The Irishman
The Roundhouse — upscale, $$$
Beacon waterfall restaurant with creative American cuisine and a stunning industrial setting
Denning's Point Distillery — cocktail
Beacon craft distillery in a restored warehouse — gin, vodka, and whiskey tastings with river views
Day 2
Beekman Country Club — parkland, $45–$75 · 4.3★
27-hole facility in Hopewell Junction — three distinct nines with good variety and solid conditioning
Tuthilltown Spirits Distillery Tour — 2-3 hours, $30–$30/pp
New York's first whiskey distillery since Prohibition, in a 1788 gristmill on 30 acres. 45-min guided tour with 6-sample tasting kit and souvenir glass. Explore nature paths and find the secret waterfall. Book 2 days ahead.
Terrapin Restaurant — farm to-table, $$$
Rhinebeck farm-to-table with locally sourced everything — a Hudson Valley dining staple
The Anchor — dive · Open late
Hudson dive bar with craft beer, late-night food, and a local crowd that keeps things real
Day 3
Casperkill Golf Club — parkland, $39–$65 · 4.2★
Poughkeepsie course with rolling terrain and mature trees — solid public golf at a good price
Hudson Valley Distillery Trail — half day, $25–$60/pp
Hit Denning's Point, Tuthilltown (makers of Hudson Whiskey), and more in one afternoon
Grazin' Diner — casual, $$
Hudson organic diner with grass-fed burgers and farm-fresh shakes — the best casual meal in town
Industrial Arts Brewing Company — brewpub
Garnerville craft brewery with outstanding hazy IPAs and a big beer hall
Course-by-Course Guide
Hudson Valley has 3 courses worth playing. 3 are walkable if you want to save on cart fees.
Garrison Golf Club
PremiumStunning Hudson River views from every hole — the course where they filmed The Irishman
Casperkill Golf Club
SolidPoughkeepsie course with rolling terrain and mature trees — solid public golf at a good price
Beekman Country Club
Solid27-hole facility in Hopewell Junction — three distinct nines with good variety and solid conditioning
Where to Stay
Hudson Valley has 2 group-friendly lodging options in our database, starting at $500/night for the whole house. Several options include hot tubs — a non-negotiable for most groups.
$600–$2200/night
Sleeps 10–16 · Beacon / Cold Spring area
$500–$1600/night
Sleeps 8–14 · Rhinebeck / Hudson area
Group Dining Guide
5 restaurants vetted for group golf trips. Several can handle large parties without a reservation headache.
The Roundhouse
$$$Beacon waterfall restaurant with creative American cuisine and a stunning industrial setting
Terrapin Restaurant
$$$Rhinebeck farm-to-table with locally sourced everything — a Hudson Valley dining staple
Grazin' Diner
$$Hudson organic diner with grass-fed burgers and farm-fresh shakes — the best casual meal in town
Fish & Game
$$$$James Beard Award-winning restaurant in Hudson — wood-fired cooking and hyper-local ingredients
Hudson Valley Steakhouse
$$USDA Prime dry-aged steaks hand-selected by the chef in Yorktown Heights. 40oz tomahawk for two, tableside Maine lobster, and private dining for up to 200. Worth the drive south.
Nightlife
3 bars curated for groups. 1 stay open past midnight.
Denning's Point Distillery
Beacon craft distillery in a restored warehouse — gin, vodka, and whiskey tastings with river views
The Anchor
Late NightHudson dive bar with craft beer, late-night food, and a local crowd that keeps things real
Industrial Arts Brewing Company
Garnerville craft brewery with outstanding hazy IPAs and a big beer hall
Activities Beyond Golf
6 off-course activities for rest days or afternoons.
Tuthilltown Spirits Distillery Tour
New York's first whiskey distillery since Prohibition, in a 1788 gristmill on 30 acres. 45-min guided tour with 6-sample tasting kit and souvenir glass. Explore nature paths and find the secret waterfall. Book 2 days ahead.
Hudson Valley Distillery Trail
Hit Denning's Point, Tuthilltown (makers of Hudson Whiskey), and more in one afternoon
Storm King Art Center
500-acre outdoor sculpture park — massive art installations in rolling Hudson Valley hills. The perfect arrival day group walk.
Breakneck Ridge Hike
Scramble up the most popular hike in the Valley for panoramic Hudson River views
Cidery & Orchard Tour
Hit Pennings Farm Cidery, Angry Orchard, and Fishkill Farms for tastings and orchard walks
Dia Beacon Museum
World-class contemporary art museum in a massive former Nabisco factory — surprisingly engaging
Getting There
Fly into Stewart International Airport (SWF) — it's a 20-minute drive to Hudson Valley. For groups of 8+, consider booking a shuttle or party bus from the airport (local providers include Hudson Valley Luxury Transportation and Prestige Limo NY). Renting two SUVs usually works for groups of 4-8.