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Mosholu Golf Course

Address: Mosholu Golf Course, 3700 Jerome Ave., Bronx, NY 10467 Map and Directions

Phone: 718-655-9164

Reservations: N/A

Yardage: 6382/5382 (9-hole double tee)

Par: 71/70

Rating/ Slope: 70.5/124; 76.2/133

Architect: John Van Kleek (1914) Redesign: Stephen Kaye (1990). Architect Stephen Kay has recently completed a beautiful renovation of this little gem. It has just been named for the second year in a row one of the Top Short Courses in America by Golf Range Magazine

Management: The First Tee

Manager: Barry McLaughlin

Teaching Professional : Todd Bordonaro, PGA Director of Instruction & Paul Giordano, PGA Head Professional

Superintendent: Eric Feldman

Description: With the help of a $1 million donation by the late Lew Rudin, Mosholu Golf Course is now the New York address for the First Tee program.

Rudin’s generous donation combined with a settlement with New York City Department of Environmental Protection permitting the construction of a water filtration plant under the golf course (awaiting for the completion ) has resulted in a major upgrades and renovations on the course as well as the construction of a new clubhouse and new entrance on Jerome Ave which are now complete.

Mosholu Golf Course is a difficult course because the tree-lined fairways are narrow, and the medium-sized greens are fast. There are several blind fairways in the design, and the rolling terrain can produce hilly lies. There's virtually no water on the course and very few sand bunkers. This course plays very long for a beginner and can be an intimidating place to learn the sport. There are an additional set of men's tees that can be used when playing an eighteen-hole round.

The new 9th hole at Mosholu Golf Course. The golf course is in magnificent shape and is a must visit for any Bronx or Manhattan golfer as t is easily accessible by MTA subway. The Stephen Kay redesign is fantastic - great for someone looking to play 9 holes after work - Let us know your thoughts on Mosholu.

Directions: Major Deegan Expressway to 233d St. (Exit 13); Right onto Jerome Avenue and Right at first light into course.

Mass Transit: The No. 4 train to Woodlawn (last stop). You're there.

Course Review and Favorite Hole

Have you played Mosholu Golf Course? If so why not drop us a line telling us about your favorite hole or the course and we will write your comments on this page.

Bill's Favorite Hole: Number 1. Long narrow par 4 that is very hard to reach in two. The second shot is down hill to a small, blind green. A creek to the right side of the green catches a lot of balls. A very hard hole, especially when it is the first of the day!

Comments on: Have you played Mosholu Golf Course?

By: Bryan

Mosholu is the easiest course for me to get to by mass transit, and for the price doesn't disappoint. It's a short but tight course that requires accuracy for success; and there are still a few holes where you can bring out your driver. It's a lot of fun to play and is very well-maintained, and it's a great place to work on your game. Hit a bucket, practice your short game, and then go play a round of nine. Not a bad day!

By: James

When I cna't get a Tee Time at the other courses, I run for the hills (Mosholu), very challenging for a 9 hole course, sometime pin placements are a little awkward, other than that, it is course for all-levels. If you haven't played it yet...I suggest you give it try.

By: FilipFilip

Well... I just played it for the first time and was really happy I did... I walked on at 10am on a Monday and ended up staying to 6pm... Just like going to work! (3 rounds of 9, plus 2 putting practices, 2 chip practices, and 3 small buckets at the "funny-Cayman-ball" range). For a day of practice and confidence boosting... I can't really see any other alternative or matching experience in NYC. The best comparison would be if the Flushing pitch & putt and La Tourette got together... Mosholu would be their love child. Not to mention, their meatball sandwich is pretty good, and their burgers are all sirloin... not like those nasty hockey pucks at Van Courtlandt! Plus the shortest walk from the train of any NYC course... only about 2 blocks along a little forested path from the end of the (4)-line. Very nice!

By: gabrielle

This course has come a long way and it stays in great shape. I challenge any real golfer to practice/play this course, then play a long difficult course AND THEN say that he or she wasted his or her time on this course. It is perfect to practice control and short game shots. Sandy, a reviewer is correct. This course is for kids. The teens taught by the first tee program have handicaps between 10 and 13. Some even have six handicaps. The obnoxious adults who play this are often outplayed on this course, because they take it for granted. It's a nine hole course, but it is not a pitch and put. When you par the course, or birdie a few of the par three or par four holes, then one can talk about how easy the course or unreal the course is. The biggest downside of this course is that there are a lot of very, very slow players and people with no golf etiquette. I hope the rangers will address that this year. Otherwise, it's a great course to get in a few quick holes and to work out swing flaws.