NYS Golf Escapes

New York State Golf Escapes

Welcome to the home of NYS Golf Escapes — a curated series from the New York State Golf Association designed to help members explore golf, food, and adventure across the Empire State. These getaways spotlight the best member-affiliated clubs, regional experiences, and can't-miss local spots — because your next golf trip shouldn't feel like work to plan.

2026 Escapes

• Finger Lakes & Wine Country: Reservoir Creek, Lakeside, Seneca Falls & More!
  This hidden gem combines championship-level golf with lake views, charming small towns, and wonderful wineries — making it one of the most unique golf destinations in the Northeast.
  
• Catskills, A Love Letter to the Great Outdoors: Christman's, Rip Van Winkle & More!
  Where weathered peaks, rushing streams and a reinvented culinary scene have made this historic region one of New York's most exciting golf destinations.
• Tee off in Southwestern NY: Chautauqua, Peek'n Peak, Holiday Valley & More!
  Where rolling hills meets the PA border, Chautauqua Lake glistens through the trees, and courses wind through some of the most quietly beautiful terrain in the state.
• Discover Long Island: World-Class Courses, Wine Country & the East End
  Home to some of the most storied golf real estate in the world. From the legendary fairways of the Gold Coast to the windswept links of the East End, this region offers a golf experience that belongs on every New York player's bucket list.

2025 Escapes

• Escape to Central New York: Turning Stone, Seven Oaks, Timber Banks & More!
  There's no shortage of top-tier public and member-access golf in Central NY — and the variety of layouts makes this region a hidden gem for golf travelers.
• Championship Golf Near the City of Buffalo: Glen Oak, Niagara Frontier & More!    Western New York quietly delivers some of the most fun and playable golf in the state — and these three courses are proof.
• Discover NY's Capital Region: McGregor Links, Orchard Creek & More!
  The Capital Region is where historic charm meets championship golf — this area offers a unique blend of golf, culture and adventure.
• History & High Peaks in the Adirondacks: Whiteface Club, Thendara & More!
  The Adirondacks are where golf's golden age meets mountain majesty — century old fairways wind through endless forests, historic lakes shimmer beside classic greens.