Located in Newburgh, NY, the Powelton Club is one of the ten oldest golf courses in the United States. While this may seem evident on a few holes, it has definitely stood the test of time. Consisting of narrow holes, sloping fairways and small greens, the Powelton club is a traditional test of golf. From the minute you step from the clubhouse to the first tee, the history and tradition make for an enjoyable experience.
The course is extremely short, registering at 6,063 yards from the back tees with a course rating of 70 and slope of 129. This all makes for an enjoyable round of golf, but the distance is a bit deceiving. Most would think that a course of this length would be a pitch and putt, but sudden elevation changes, narrow holes and tricky greens protect the course. The front nine is very traditional, with short tight holes and tricky shots which require all types of shot shaping to score well. A standout hole is the seventh hole, a 170 yard par 3 with a green that is tucked on a hill behind two trees and bunkers. This greens is tricky to hold and a shot for the middle of the green is probably the best bet. The second hole is also a great design. Measuring at 250 yards, this par 4 can make or break a round. It looks welcoming, but missing the fairway will almost always result in a bogey. Depending on the pin position, driving the green won't always result in a par either, a four putt is possible here. The back nine is filled with a variety of holes and views. Every hole on the back is an adventure, and careful thinking should be put into club choice for the tee shots and blind shots that you will encounter. At the Powelton Club, hitting fairways and greens will lead to an easy round, but missing them could run up the score.
The clubhouse facilities are decent, but it is very traditional. The entire time that you are there, time seems to have stopped in the early 1900's. There is not range on premises though, and the putting green is only moderate in size. There is a range down the road that can be used if needed.
The Powelton Club is worth playing if given the chance. With its tradition and design, every golfer will enjoy playing a course with its history. Playing a course listed in The National Register of Historic Places is definitely worth a round. This course is easy to walk, and will provide some great memories from either golf or the great views of the surrounding mountains.
Value: Private
Difficulty: 4
Pricing: Private
Variability: 7
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