New York's Top 20 Private Golf Courses Revealed for 2025!

Juno Beach, Florida, USA - The world of golf is constantly buzzing, and for enthusiasts throughout the New York and Massachusetts regions, Golfweek’s recent rankings have added an extra layer of excitement. According to lohud, Golfweek has unveiled its prestigious Best 2025 rankings of private golf courses in New York, capturing attention from players and fans alike across the country.

With an in-depth assessment of over 10 key criteria—including routing, design integrity, and overall experience—a select group of courses emerged to represent the finest in New York. The top twenty list reflects the opinions of a panel of hundreds of course raters who averaged their scores to arrive at these esteemed rankings.

Top Courses in New York

Notably, the rankings featured some of the state’s most venerated clubs, including:

• Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, Southampton
• National Golf Links of America, Southampton
• Fishers Island Club, Fishers Island
• Friar’s Head, Baiting Hollow
• Winged Foot Golf Club (West), Mamaroneck
• Maidstone Club, East Hampton
• Sebonack Golf Club, Southampton
• Garden City Golf Club, Garden City
• Sleepy Hollow Country Club, Briarcliff Manor
• Winged Foot Golf Club (East), Mamaroneck
• Oak Hill Country Club (East), Pittsford
• Piping Rock Club, Locust Valley
• Quaker Ridge Golf Club, Scarsdale
• The Creek, Locust Valley
• St. George’s Golf and Country Club, Setauket
• Glens Falls Country Club, Queensbury
• The Country Club of Buffalo, Williamsville
• Fenway Golf Club, Scarsdale
• Hudson National Golf Club, Croton-on-Hudson
• Atlantic Golf Club, Bridgehampton

It’s clear that the competition was fierce, especially when considering that Golfweek also highlighted the top-rated private courses for each state, with Alabama’s Wicker Point and Georgia’s Augusta National adding to the list of remarkable establishments across the nation.

Massachusetts Golf Scene

Golf enthusiasts from Massachusetts have surely marked their calendars to see how their beloved courses stack up. According to USA Today, the top golf courses in the state were not part of the top 100 public-access rankings, but they made a strong showing nonetheless. In 2023, Massachusetts had a total of 17 courses highlighted, covering various regions of the state.

The meticulous scoring scale employed by Golfweek evaluates courses based on a 10-point basis, where the top courses globally often score above 9, while many excellent ones range from high 6s to 8s. Here are some standout classic and modern golf courses in Massachusetts:

Top Classic Golf Courses

• The Country Club (Composite), Brookline – Tied 24th, Average rating: 8.09
• Myopia Hunt Club, Hamilton – Tied 30th, Average rating: 7.88
• Essex County Club, Manchester-by-the-Sea – Tied 41st, Average rating: 7.75
• Kittansett Club, Marion – 51st, Average rating: 7.60
• Worcester Country Club, Worcester – Tied 117th, Average rating: 7.00

Top Modern Golf Courses

• Boston Golf Club, Hingham – Tied 32nd, Average rating: 7.65
• Old Sandwich Golf Club, Plymouth – 36th, Average rating: 7.63
• Winchester Country Club, Winchester – 131st, Average rating: 6.91

Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a weekend warrior, there’s something to be said for the charm and challenge presented by these amazing golf courses. The rankings by Golfweek serve as a nifty guide for locals planning their next round or visitors seeking a taste of what the vibrant golfing culture in New York and Massachusetts has to offer.