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Swing your way through Westchester at these County-owned public golf courses.
by Kayla Garritano
Dunwoodie
In the middle of a busy city lies Dunwoodie Heights, where the golf course displays dramatic topography and steep slopes, taking advantage of the natural terrain. With narrow fairways and rolling wide landscapes, golfers will be sure to play a challenging game. Not feeling up for 18 holes? Take advantage of their practice green and driving range.
1 Wasylenko Lane, Yonkers
914.231.3490
Hudson Hills
From the first tee, golfers are guaranteed beautiful scenery, being greeted by a vista with about one-third of the course in view. But don’t be fooled by the course’s beauty, as many unique challenges will be faced.
400 Croton Dam Road, Ossining
914.864.3000
Maple Moor
Maple Moor got its name thanks to the abundance of maple trees on the course. Recently renovated with new bunkers, sand traps, cart paths, irrigation and drainage systems, and other extensive course renovations, golfers are in for 18 holes of fun.
1128 North Street, White Plains
914.995.9200
Mohansic
This is the most challenging course of all the County’s public courses, thanks to its rolling hills and moderately steep slopes. Not to mention its many tight holes as well as uphill, downhill, and sidehill shots, which will test any golfer’s abilities.
1500 Baldwin Road, Yorktown Heights
914.862.5283
Saxon Woods
A sporting course with tons of character thanks to its rolling, wooded landscape, Saxon Woods was opened to the public in 1931. All the tees have been recently renovated, along with several greens.
315 Mamaroneck Road, Scarsdale
914.231.3461
Sprain Lake
Sprain Lake consists of small greens, rolling terrain, and a number of highly challenging holes. Not to mention, because of its abundance of water hazards and difficult shots, the course has a long and narrow layout.
290 East Grassy Sprain Road, Yonkers
914.231.3481
