Where to Play
From destination-level resort golf and historic private clubs to approachable public courses and hidden local favorites, the Mohawk Valley offers one of the most diverse golf landscapes in Upstate New York. Whether it’s a quick weekday league round, a scenic Adirondack getaway, or a championship-caliber experience, these courses continue to shape the culture of the […]
The Next Generation
By Ruth Weydig, PGA Professional & CNY PGA Hall of Famer I started swinging a golf club somewhere around 1970 or 1971. At that time, very few girls were involved in sports. Most of my friends attended dance class or swim lessons, and girls playing golf were few and far between in the Vernon area. Over […]
The Local Game
By Dustin Jones I started my Golf Professional journey in the Mohawk Valley right out of high school as an Assistant Professional at Turning Stone Resort Casino Golf Courses, where I remained for 10 years. I then had the opportunity to become the PGA Professional at Yahnundasis Golf Club in 2009. After six great years […]
Where the Mohawk Valley Plays
By Carrie Byrne Putelo Golf in the Mohawk Valley has never felt like it’s just about the game itself. Around here, it’s woven into everyday life. It’s early mornings on the course before work, quick nine holes on a summer evening, weekday leagues that become yearly traditions, and friendships that have been built over decades […]