The Top Golf Communities in New York range from private Hudson Valley retreats and new Hamptons enclaves to gated Long Island neighborhoods and surprisingly attainable Upstate golf communities. For buyers, the real question is not simply which course is best—it is where championship golf, real estate, amenities and everyday lifestyle work together.
Key takeaways
- Silo Ridge Field Club is our best overall New York golf community for its Tom Fazio course, private lifestyle and 850-acre Hudson Valley setting.
- The Hills is New York's most interesting new luxury golf development, bringing Discovery Land Company and Tom Fazio to the Hamptons.
- Summit Club Residences offers one of the strongest golf-and-residential combinations close to New York City.
- Buyers seeking lower prices should look beyond Westchester and the Hamptons toward Mansion Ridge, Long Island and Upstate communities.
How we ranked New York golf communities
This Linx Edition ranking considers golf quality, residential integration, amenities, privacy, location, real-estate appeal and overall lifestyle. Standalone private clubs without a meaningful residential component were not prioritized.
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Top Golf Communities in New York: 2026 Rankings
| Rank | Community | Location | Golf Highlight | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Silo Ridge Field Club | Amenia | Tom Fazio | Best overall |
| #2 | The Hills | East Quogue | Tom Fazio | Hamptons luxury |
| #3 | Summit Club Residences | Armonk | Rees Jones | Westchester lifestyle |
| #4 | Mansion Ridge | Monroe | Jack Nicklaus Signature | Hudson Valley value |
| #5 | Hamlet at Wind Watch | Hauppauge | 18-hole semi-private golf | Long Island families |
| #6 | The Greens at Half Hollow | Melville | 18-hole executive course | 55+ golf living |
| #7 | Timber Banks | Baldwinsville | Nicklaus Design | Upstate golf + marina |
1. Silo Ridge Field Club — Best Overall
Editor's Pick Hudson Valley Tom FazioSilo Ridge Field Club sits across approximately 850 acres in Amenia, less than two hours from New York City. The members-only community contains fewer than 300 residences and an award-winning Tom Fazio course surrounded by Hudson Valley countryside.
Real estate ranges from condominiums and Village Green cottages to Lakeside residences, Club Meadow homes and estate homesites. The broader lifestyle includes hiking, equestrian activities, wellness, lake recreation, an ice rink and extensive family amenities.
Explore Silo Ridge on Linx Edition or visit Silo Ridge Field Club.
2. The Hills — Best New Hamptons Golf Community
Hamptons Discovery LandThe Hills in East Quogue is one of the most significant new golf-community developments in New York. The roughly 600-acre Discovery Land Company project combines luxury residences with a private Tom Fazio-designed course that opened for play in 2025.
The residential plan includes 118 units, while the lifestyle extends into wellness, outdoor recreation and family-focused amenities. A 2026 zoning settlement also expanded the potential golf membership beyond property owners, allowing the club to reach as many as 295 members.
See The Hills by Discovery Land Company.
3. Summit Club Residences — Best Near New York City
Westchester Rees JonesSummit Club Residences brings resort-style golf-community living to Armonk, approximately 34 miles from Midtown Manhattan. The development includes 72 luxury residences across roughly 156 acres, with club membership required for homeowners.
The centerpiece is an 18-hole Rees Jones-redesigned course completed in 2021. Tennis, fitness, pool amenities, dining and concierge services round out the experience. Current Linx Edition data places Armonk golf-community asking prices around $3.9 million.
Browse Armonk golf homes on Linx Edition or visit the Summit Club Residences.
New York's best golf communities prove that a great residential golf lifestyle can mean very different things—from Hamptons exclusivity to Hudson Valley space and Long Island convenience. Linx Edition
4. Mansion Ridge — Best Hudson Valley Value
Monroe Jack NicklausMansion Ridge is a gated community of approximately 120 homes and townhomes surrounded by Hudson Highlands scenery and a Jack Nicklaus Signature course. The community is roughly 50 miles from Times Square, giving residents a country setting without completely disconnecting from the metro area.
The semi-private course stretches across a historic 220-acre estate and is now managed by Troon. Linx Edition's current Monroe market data shows a median golf-home asking price around $769,000.
Explore Monroe golf homes or the Golf Club at Mansion Ridge.
5. Hamlet at Wind Watch — Best Long Island Family Community
Long Island GatedHamlet at Wind Watch in Hauppauge includes 228 residences ranging from villas to larger homes, all surrounded by the semi-private Wind Watch Golf & Country Club. Residents also have a private pool, fitness facilities and tennis.
Linx Edition's September 2026 market data places the golf-community median asking price around $900,000, with a median sold price around $735,000.
Research Wind Watch on Linx Edition and Hamlet at Wind Watch.
6. The Greens at Half Hollow — Best 55+ Golf Community
55+ MelvilleThe Greens at Half Hollow is a gated 55+ Long Island community built around a Buddy Johnson-designed 18-hole executive golf course. Roughly 1,200 condo and attached homes share extensive clubhouse, fitness, pool and social amenities.
Linx Edition's latest market data shows a median asking and sold price of approximately $1.6 million, positioning The Greens well above the broader New York golf-home market.
See The Greens at Half Hollow on Linx Edition.
7. Timber Banks — Best Upstate Golf and Marina Community
Upstate New York Golf + MarinaTimber Banks near Baldwinsville combines residential neighborhoods, an 18-hole Nicklaus-designed course, walking trails, water access and a marina. The broader development spans hundreds of acres and offers both existing homes and new construction.
For buyers priced out of Westchester or Long Island, the difference is substantial. Current Linx Edition data places the Baldwinsville golf-home median around $450,000, while Timber Banks properties are generally positioned higher within that local market.
Browse Baldwinsville golf homes on Linx Edition.
How to Choose a New York Golf Community
- Confirm whether club membership is mandatory, optional or separate from homeownership.
- Compare initiation fees, annual dues, HOA charges and property taxes.
- Decide whether the property will be a full-time home or weekend residence.
- Review travel time to Manhattan, airports and major employment centers.
- Ask about course access, tee-time restrictions and seasonal operations.
- Compare current closed sales rather than relying only on listing prices.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best golf community in New York?
Silo Ridge Field Club is our best overall choice because it combines a Tom Fazio course, low-density luxury real estate and extensive year-round amenities within two hours of New York City.
What is the best golf community near New York City?
Summit Club Residences in Armonk is one of the strongest choices, located approximately 34 miles from Midtown Manhattan and built directly around a private club environment.
Are there 55+ golf communities in New York?
Yes. The Greens at Half Hollow in Melville is a major 55+ gated community with its own 18-hole executive golf course and extensive resident amenities.
Are there more affordable New York golf communities?
Yes. Mansion Ridge, Timber Banks and selected Long Island communities can offer substantially lower purchase prices than luxury options such as Silo Ridge, The Hills or Summit Club Residences.
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