Colonial Acres Golf Course
15 Saybrook Drive
Glenmont, NY  12077
439-2089
or call the Parks Office at 439-4955, option 3

Colonial Acres is now CLOSED for the season

Cross country skiing and snowshoeing are allowed in all the parks including Colonial Acres

Course Rules

Golf Outing Services

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Off Feura Bush Road
Take West Bayberry Road to a right on Saybrook Drive
 

Background

Colonial Acres Golf Course, designed by James Michaels and established in 1964, has been a certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary since 1998 under the leadership and guidance of Course Superintendent Pat Blum. It has been recognized by environmental groups for its water conservation, waste reduction and plant and wildlife management. In 2000, Colonial Acres won the New York State Governor’s Award for Pollution Prevention in the small business category.

In 2002, the course was presented with an Environmental Leaders in Golf Award by Golf Digest magazine for its innovative efforts to reduce the use of water, pesticides and the production of waste. And in 2006, Colonial Acres earned the Environmental Protection Agency’s National Environmental Performance Track Outreach Award.

The Open Space Conservancy (OSC), the land acquisition affiliate of the Open Space Institute, leases the national award winning and Audubon certified nine-hole course to the town for $1 per year.  The Town of Bethlehem Parks and Recreation Department now operates the course.

The "Links"

Golf Course Management Magazine article - Passionate residents are stepping forward to save their local golf courses from extinction

NRPA Parks and Recreation Magazine article - The Greening of Golf Courses

Golf Course Management article - Hard Times for Good Greens

Golf Course Hours and Fees

This pristine 9-hole, par 3 golf course is open 7 days a week from early April until late October, weather permitting.  The course opens at 8am daily and closes at varying times throughout the season.  Call ahead for evening hours (439-2089).

In cases of overnight frost, heavy rainstorms, et. al., alternative hours may be posted at the course.  To avoid damaging the course, please adhere to the hours posted.

Season Pass Rates

Snacks and beverages are also available.

Please note:  punch cards, season passes and gift cards are available for purchase at the golf course (in season) and at the Parks and Recreation Department offices (261 Elm Avenue, Delmar) year round.

Rules and Regulations

1. All players must sign in at the Golf Shop before starting play.
2. Play holes in order 1-9.  No skipping holes to avoid other players.
3. Each player must have own clubs and bag.  "Non-players" not allowed on the golf course.
4. Proper golf attire is required.  NO tank tops.  Soft spikes only.
5. No alcoholic beverages allowed on course.
6. Slow-playing groups must allow faster groups to “play through.”
7. DO NOT ENTER designated naturalized areas.
8. Children under 6 years not permitted on the course. Children under 11 must be accompanied by an adult.
9. Repair ball marks on greens.  Replace divots on tees and fairways and Rake bunkers.
10. Keep pull carts and golf bags 20 feet from tees, greens and bunkers.
11. Groups completing their first 9 holes must be permitted to alternate with golfers waiting to start on the first tee.
12. No groups of more than 4 players permitted. When the course is crowded, the Starter may require that “foursomes” be formed.
13. Power golf cart is available only to golfers with mobility problems.  Inquire in the Golf Shop in advance.

PLEASE NOTE:

Failure to abide by U.S.G.A. or Course Rules and Regulations may result in the immediate withdrawal of golf privileges WITH NO REFUND!

Town of Bethlehem Parks and Recreation Department

The Colonial Acres Hole-in-One Club - 2012