Hudson National Golf Club
Croton On Hudson, NY • Private
Tremont Sporting Co.
Tremont Sporting Co.
Tremont Sporting Co.
Tremont Sporting Co.
J. Krajicek/Courtesy of Hudson National GC
J. Krajicek/Courtesy of Hudson National GC
J. Krajicek/Courtesy of Hudson National GC
J. Krajicek/Courtesy of Hudson National GC
Overview
Hudson National rests on dramatic bluffs high over the Hudson River valley, a breathtaking location that, back in the 1920s, had been the site of the ill-fated Hessian Hills Country Club. (The fireplace and part of the foundation of its clubhouse still exists near the fourth green.) Fazio paid little attention to the old routing, however, dynamiting more than 130,000 cubic feet of granite to fit his design into the rocky terrain. Greens are blazing fast, the primary rough is wispy fescue and bunkers are deep and numerous. Hudson National closed in 2023 as the Fazio team returned for a complete remodeling, finishing plans they weren’t able to execute the first time around. The entire course was re-grassed with modern bents, bunkers were shifted and reshaped, and greens were enlarged with several reoriented with new low-mow chipping areas as surrounds. The most notable improvements are the new larger and three-dimensionally sculpted fifth green replacing one of the most placid on the course and the new green at the par-5 14th set tight against a lake that’s been elongated and extended 25 yards to create more tantalizing back hole locations.
About
Awards
Ranking history:
100 Greatest: Ranked since 2005.
2023-'24 Ranking: 88th.
Previous ranking: 89th.
Highest Ranking: 81st, 2019-2020.
Best in State: Top 15 in New York in 1999 & since 2005; Top 20 in 2003; Top 25 in 2001.
2023-'24 ranking (and previously): 14th.
Panelists
Ratings from our panel of 1,900 course-ranking panelists
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Reviews
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“One of the more scenic parkland courses in the Met area. Fazio team came back and did changes recently to fairway bunkers and green complexes. Added a few new tee areas as well. Bones of this course were always solid and unique, with massive cuts through bedrock throughout. New practice area is fabulous. Arduous walking course."
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“Hudson National is a very Aesthetically pleasing course, with beautiful views/scenery from this mountain course above the Hudson River. Course scores well across the board, though Shot Options for top players are very good, not excellent. A great walk with caddies (arduous?) and the views lead to quite a Fun experience. Recent renovation includes much improved bunkering (quality, placement and design) and expanded firm fast greens with gentle, but challenging, sloping. Overall, HN remains a very enjoyable experience for all levels of golfer. PS - if you do get there, be sure to have lunch/drinks on the terrace.....stunning!"
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“Massive property elevated high above the Hudson River Valley contains one of Tom Fazio's signature designs, with large, rolling fairways to a variety of green complexes. With periodic views of the New York City skyline 30 miles away, Fazio's penchant for framing oversize landscapes with playable, winding holes is in full effect at Hudson National."
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“Very demanding course, with a great variety of holes and breathtaking land and vistas. Extremely well conditioned."
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“It is a beautiful setting overlooking the Hudson River with excellent conditioning—a great walk with a good variety of holes and excellent elevation changes. 8 tee boxes offer a great variety of options."
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“The course features dramatic views of the Hudson River on most holes and the club itself comes with a great history. The memorable 4th green features remnants of a past clubhouse before taking you on a rollercoaster of diverse holes weaving through the hills. It comes with demanding tee shots, several of which are blind, that can leave golfers scratching their heads the first few times playing it. Expect shots of all types uphill, downhill, and on sides of hills if you miss fairways, but keep it down the middle and you'll be rewarded with mostly flat and gettable approach shots. The greens are also fairly flat, so if you find yourself in fairways you can play aggressively and try to make some birdies. The renovation, completed in 2023, helped improve a few holes and overall playability of the course. The 5th green is much improved, several bunkers were combined, and the course plays much harder and faster than before (good!). The already very difficult 14th hole was made more difficult by wrapping the bunker around the greenside pond and removing the bunker, protecting any cutting approach shots."
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“Outstanding renovation by the Fazio team in 2023/2024. Many holes have views of the Hudson river and suburban NYC. This course is a tough test of golf - there are bunkers in virtually every desirable tee ball landing location, forcing the player to think through whether he/she wants to aim short or long of the bunkers. Greens are new but roll true with both subtle and obvious slope. Make sure take time to visit the pro shop and restaurant. The overnight accommodations are excellent."
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“Beautiful and demanding course. Great clubhouse and practice facilities. First class all the way"
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“A hilly in good condition private course."
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“Course is unique to the Hudson Valley with elevation changes and views that highlight the lands natural beauty and play into the contours of the fairways and approach shots."
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