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Originally a corn field, located one mile outside of High Falls, Stone Dock Golf Course was the vision of Tom Davenport.
In 1969 he opened the course and saw his dream come true with the creation of a golf course that he had designed. Although he was not a professional golf course architect, Tom did a fine job and today Stone Dock is often complimented on its comfortable layout that takes advantage of the natural beauty of its surroundings. Two long holes, #5 - 565 yards and #7 - 520 yards, are challenging as they follow the gentle curve of the Rondout Creek, and also offer views of the distant and majestic mountain house and tower at Mohonk.
When Tom sold the course to the Sciuto family in 1976, the new owners built approximately 25 A-frame houses along the course. These houses remain and most have been updated and or expanded. Today they add a special holiday look to the course.
Thirteen years ago the course was sold to a group today headed by principal owner John North. A fire burned down the original rustic clubhouse and a new, larger and more efficient structure was built. Today, it’s the setting for banquets, tournaments, parties, weddings or a casual lunch or dinner after a day of golf. The restaurant welcomes the public to The Tapp Inn at the Tenth. Diners can keep a close check on the 9th green either from the dining room or the patio while enjoying a view all the way to the distant Rondout Creek!
New golfers at Stone Dock will not leave without a lasting memory of the signature Par 5, 4th hole. Starting with the challenge of a drive over a pond, and a large tree setting at the brink of a steep hill, the golfer now faces another pond guarding the green with the Rondout Creek as the backdrop.
The course offers 4 sets of tees – blue, white, yellow and red – and is suitable to golfers of various playing levels. Home to six weekly leagues, Stone Dock is a public golf course that has a special appeal to not only the serious golfer, but also beginners, juniors and family groups. Membership (greens fee passes) have grown in number over the past few years, most likely due to improvements in irrigation, drainage and the addition of new ponds.
Stone Dock is a friendly place where golfers can easily pick up a playing partner without always needing a tee time, although it often pays to call ahead. Stone Dock is a successful blend of good golf and good fellowship. Despite some hills, the course is an easy walk . Renting a golf cart is always an option.
As the season progresses, so do the floral displays at Stone Dock. By mid-summer the course and the areas around the clubhouse are in full bloom, making your lunch or dinner at The Tapp Inn a special treat.
Last year, Stone Dock was selected to host the qualifying round for the Herdegen Championship. This year the course is proud to be hosting the final round of the Ulster County Women’s Golf Association on Monday, July 28, 2008.
Directions: From North: NYS Thruway Exit 19, Kingston, 209 S to Stone Ridge, L at light for 213 E, through next light, over bridge, R at Berme Rd (where Berme meets Canal, Stone Dock 1/4 mi. on Right)
From South: NYS Thruway Exit 18 New Paltz, L to village, R at 32 N, in Rosendale, L at 213 W to High Falls, L at Berme Rd.
Golf for a Cause
Million Dollar
Hole-in-One Shootout starts Friday
The Van Kleeck’s Tire Center Hole-in-One Shoot-Out, for the benefit of the Rip Van Winkle Council, Boy Scouts of America, begins Friday, May 23 and continues through June 1 at Alapaha Driving Range, Sawkill Road, Kingston.
Open to the public (amateurs only) the event features team and individual competitions. Each finalist scoring a hole-in-one shares a $100,000 prize with the Rip Van Winkle Council.
Qualifying begins Friday from 4 p.m. to dusk and continues until the Shoot-Out final on June 1. Call (845) 339-0846 for more information.
Raptors Classic
benefits Bard athletics
The sixth annual Raptors Classic Golf Tournament, to benefit the Bard College men’s basketball team, will be held Saturday, May 31 at Copake Country Club in Craryville.
Prizes valued at $250,000 will be available to amateur participants. Single, two and four player packages are available for the 12:30 p.m. shotgun start. Dinner and awards banquet follow. Call (845) 758-7334 for information.
Colonial Subaru-Suzuki of Kingston is the event’s major sponsor.
Tournament benefits
Good Shepherd School
A benefit golf tournament for Good Shepherd School, 83 East Chester Street, Kingston will be held August 2 at New Paltz Golf Course, 215 Huguenot Street.
$95 per player gets lunch, dinner, 18 holes with cart, and the opportunity to win a variety of prizes for closest to the pin and longest drive and teams finishing 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, as well as a $10,000 hole-in-one contest.
Call Dan 845-340-1968 or Wayne 845-331-8058 to register or for further information.
Stone Dock Stats
Address: 12 Stone Dock Road, High Falls, NY 12440
Phone: 845-687-7107
Web: www.stonedockgolfclub.com
9-Holes, Par 36
Blue Tees: 3235 yards
White Tees: 3020 yards
Yellow Tees: 2535 Yards
Red Tees: 2365 yards
The Tapp Inn Restaurant: 845-687-9006
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