Dinsmore Golf Course

Dinsmore Golf Course, located in Staatsburg, New York, is listed as the third-oldest golf course in the United States,[1] according to the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.[2][3] It was originally created by Hal Purdy[4] in the 1890s as a private, nine-hole course, and was expanded to a full 18 holes in 1962.[2]

Dinsmore Golf Course in winter

In recent decades, the course has been open to the public,[4] and does not have any water hazards.[4] Par is 70.[5] The Dinsmore Golf Course provides nice views of the Hudson River and the Catskill Mountains.[2] The course is also located inside the Ogden Mills & Ruth Livingston Mills State Park.[6]

References
  1. http://nysparks.state.ny.us/golf-courses/21/details.aspx
  2. "Dinsmore Golf Course". New York State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Retrieved February 22, 2010.
  3. Adams, Arthur G. (1996). The Hudson through the years (3 ed.). Fordham University Press. p. 256. ISBN 0-8232-1677-2. Dinsmore Golf Course.
  4. "Dinsmore Golf Course - Course profile". Golf.com. Archived from the original on January 18, 2010. Retrieved February 22, 2010.
  5. "Dinsmore Golf Course - Public". Worldgolf.com. Retrieved February 23, 2010.
  6. "Ogden Mills & Ruth Livingston Mills State Park". Retrieved February 25, 2010.


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