Copake Country Club
Copake Country Club in Craryville, New York, presents a thoughtfully designed 18-hole course shaped by natural elevation and classic elements. This private layout offers a compelling challenge with its small greens, rolling fairways, and panoramic rural views, perfect for golfers seeking a strategic and scenic inland experience.
Course Overview
Set against the rolling hills of Columbia County in Craryville, New York, Copake Country Club offers an 18-hole golf experience shaped by natural elevation changes and classic design elements. This private course invites seasoned golfers to challenge themselves on a layout that combines strategic shot-making with scenic views stretching across woodlands and open fields.
Copake’s course demands thoughtful navigation from the first tee. Elevation shifts play a central role throughout, influencing club selection and shot trajectory, while smaller, old-school greens reward precision over power. The fairways, kept in excellent condition even during wet seasons, frame holes that encourage creativity and adaptability. Players will find the terrain both invigorating and at times testing, emphasizing an engaging blend of challenge and reward.
The setting enhances the round with a quiet atmosphere far from urban distractions. Golfers can absorb expansive views of the surrounding valleys and tree-lined ridges, connecting with the landscape’s subtle contours and textures. The course’s character emerges naturally from the land, with well-maintained bunkers that add tactical intrigue and defined greens that contest even skilled putters.
Though carts are available, certain conditions have occasionally required walking-only play, a choice that amplifies golfers’ connection to the terrain and its elevation. Walking here demands sturdy footwear due to its hills and varied footing, but the once-in-a-round vistas make the effort worthwhile. The pace of play may vary, influenced by course conditions and popular times.
The clubhouse serves as a welcoming hub with attentive staff, offering hospitality that complements the on-course experience. Dining options feature hearty fare that further rounds out a day of golf in this peaceful setting. Whether returning guests or newcomers, visitors will appreciate Copake Country Club’s blend of challenge, charm, and quiet beauty.
Copake Country Club’s layout and setting make it an appealing destination for golfers who value strategic variety within a private, understated environment. It encourages players to engage with the land’s natural shape while enjoying a course maintained with care and respect.
Course Highlights
Copake Country Club features significant elevation shifts that influence gameplay, smaller traditional greens demanding accuracy, and bunkers strategically placed to protect scoring opportunities. The course’s rural setting offers expansive views of the surrounding Hudson Valley hills, contributing both to its aesthetic appeal and strategic complexity.
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Guest Reviews
Joel Fennelly
Came for the first time. Had to walk the course because they weren't allowing carts out... not even cart path only, which made no sense at all especially since they allowed carts out right after we started our round. That was fairly annoying. The course has quite a bit of elevation change... would have been much more enjoyable in a cart. We ran into some locals while playing which gave me the most outrageous experience I've ever had on the course and won't go any further into detail. The course itself is really nice and has great views of the surrounding area. I plan to come back and try to course out sometime hopefully with a cart.
Ed Patterson
Played Copake Lake a week ago. Fantastic staff that was very accommodating. The layout is impressive, with lots of elevation and smaller old school greens. Pace of play was an issue, some what do to conditions(long rough due to excessive rain). Would definitely make a return visit.
Bob Diruzzio
On Sunday May 25, I attended a celebration of life for a good friend don tacino. The food that was served was absolutely fantastic. The prime rib, chicken, fish, along with the earlier food of shrimp, clams oysters etc. was out of this world and the staff did an outstanding job of taking care of everyone. Hats off to all the staff at the " Greens" for making it a truly great time.
Thomas Rutnik
Very nice golf course. Staff does a great job maintaining fairways and greens. Fantastic views!
Thomas Corbett
Copake CC is outstanding. It is one of the most beautiful you will ever play, amazing views, well maintained and great service. It is not an easy course but you will get to use driver a lot. It is completely worth the trip.
Rose Lichter-Marck
mike burger
Beautiful course and a great burger at the Greens.
Darrell
Great course layout, service, bar and restaurant. Really nice views. Tee boxes, cart paths and greens leave a little to be desired for the cost. Many tee boxes are small and sloped and several cart paths are really bumpy. A few of the extremely hilly greens you cannot tell where fringe ends and green begins and there were a few bare spots though most were in decent shape. The course lacks signage for getting to the next hole and a few spots we were unsure which way to go. We enjoyed ourselves all in all but felt the cost was a bit high at 95 for 18 with cart on the weekend given other courses that charge similarly do not have issues I mentioned.
Melissa N
Jeffrey Eraca
The course has seen better days, it's a shame it has some fantastic views.
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Course Details
Access & Location
44 Golf Course Rd, Craryville, NY 12521, USA
Main clubhouse offering dining and pro shop services
Walking is welcomed; the course’s hilly terrain calls for proper footwear. Carrying or push carts accommodate elevation changes best.
Member invitation required for tee times; guests must be sponsored.
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