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 : Paul Giordano
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 has resulted in a major upgrades and renovations on the course as well as construction of a new clubhouse and new entrance on Jerome Ave.
That work is now nearly complete (reshaping of the 7th fairway is all that remains) and is expected to be finished by the end of this year.
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 magnificant 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: BenOK, I take it back! I went out to hit some balls and practice putt and the staffer there was wonderfully helpful and very nice. I felt obligated to re-post after my previous comments. |
By: BenWow, I am a rookie golfer and I called for information today and the staff member who spoke with me acted as if I was ruining their day by having the audacity to call for information. Rudeness is not the way to treat a rookie, I simply wanted directions and basic info. |
By: hem kasinoExstremely lovely site. Very impressed about all the lesson there are to learn and to know how much help is there also. Keep up the great work |
By: MarkI just took another look at the scorecard. The par 4 with the blind approach shot is the 6th hole - not the 7th. The 7th hole is a short par 4 which you can drive (if your drive goes 330 uphill). If you are a Re/Max long driver (where you fly it around 375+), then you might want to lay off the drive on the 7th. Just a suggestion. Enjoy. |