Welcome to the first-year of New York’s Empire State Golf Trail!

As you tee up your first ball, we hope you are as excited as the course owners, managers and pro-shop staffs who greet you. 2007 marks their debut year on our trails. The trails offer five regions of challenging courses that are near you and close to world-class attractions.

New York has some of the world’s finest courses. For the first year of Empire State Golf Trail, we are presenting some of the best courses in the State, from courses designed by world famous course architects like Robert Trent Jones and Donald Ross to fine tracks known for exceptional features like picture perfect Leatherstocking Golf Club in Cooperstown with stunning lake views.

Tee your way around the state. The State’s magnificent settings attract players drawn to New York’s scenic beauty, the pleasant four-season climate. As you golf your way across the state, you will be stunned by the abundance of cultural, fine dining and other recreational opportunities that you will find along the way.

Take advantage of the Empire State Golf Trail promotion. This year golf courses participating in the Empire State Golf Trail will be offering special discounts and incentives to enjoy some of the most challenging and beautiful courses in the Northeast - and more will follow. Certainly golf courses in New York State offer variety, challenge and now greater value than ever with this year’s Two for One Green Fees trail program.

No matter where you want to play, the Empire State Golf Trail is the place to start. For additional New York State travel information check out IloveNY.com  So join us please – as we tee off on the trail!

The Adirondacks/Capital-Saratoga/Thousand Islands-Seaway

The Sagamore Resort and Saratoga National Golf Course are just two reasons celebrities have vacation homes here. Named one of the top two golf communities in the U.S.

The Catskills/Hudson Valley

Legendary mountains, fantastic courses, and breathtaking scenery…discover why artists and golfers alike return every year to this spectacular region.

Central-Leatherstocking/Finger Lakes

The history of baseball, a luxurious casino, quaint villages, and wonderful vineyards await golfers after they finish their rounds at new and historic courses.

Chautauqua-Allegheny/Greater Niagara

Visitors flock to premiere golf locations set amid spectacular scenery in Western New York.  Can you hit it across the falls?

Long Island/New York City

Much more than the number one tourist destination in the world, it is also home to some of the world’s finest golf courses which regularly host the most prominent events in golf.

Disclaimer – New York State Division of Tourism Empire State Golf Trails disclaimer:  All Empire State Golf Trail golf courses listed in this publication are participating in a two for one midweek, non-holiday greens fees offer.  Each golf course has its own restrictions in use of two-for-one golf and their decision is final.  Advanced tee times mentioning Empire State Golf Trails program and copy of the 2007 New York State Golfer’s Guides are required in order to participate in this offer. To get your copy, please call 845-246-8733 or email info@donys.com.