Golfing in the Jay Peak Area
Jay Peak Golf Course
All 18 holes are NOW OPEN at the Championship Jay Peak Golf Course With its wooded setting, stunning mountain and valley views, and uniquely landscaped surroundings, it’ll take full advantage of the beauty found only in this corner of the Northeast Kingdom.
The current schedule is for the lower nine holes opened July 1st,, with the back nine coming online during the early Spring of 2007. The front nine sets out to the east of the base area and extends down the valley over the Jay Branch Brook. The back nine runs up into the West Bowl Area and opens up views of the mountain never before seen.
There are many fine and interesting golf courses in the greater Jay Peak area.
Orleans Country Club
Rte 58
Just off I-91, east of town on Country Club Lane
In operation since 1926. Its slope and rating are relatively modest. Wide fairways,countless tall pines throughout, light or no rough, nondescript bunkering and an occasional pond. A sound course that offers solid golf.
Open to the Public. Reasonable prices
Newport Country Club
PO Box 434, Newport
Call for directions - 802-485-4515
Originally designed in 1921, it occupies a high ridge and is often exposed to big breezes which can make for challenging playing conditions at times. Plays on the easy side by its general slopes and rating. Good course for cutting loose with long clubs. Overall appearance of manicured country club.
Open to the public. Prices are relatively moderate. Call ahead for tee times.
Tournaments and leagues can tie up tee times, so be sure to call first.
Owl's Head, Mansonville, Quebec
18 holes of bent-grass fairways and greens. There are 6 water hazards and 64 bunkers featuring white silica sand.
There are 4 par 3's, 10 par 4's and 4 par 5's.
There are 4 sets of tee markers.
A state of the art irrigation system ensures first rate playing conditions throughout the season.
There is a practice range, a pitching green with 3 different bunkers with white silica sand and a two-level putting green.
There is the 16th hole's island green.
The Club House features B.C. timber, fieldstone, 45 foot ceilings, 5 fireplaces, a patio overlooking the course, terraced landscaping and full dining and refreshment services.
The Owl's Head Golf Course offers the discriminating golfer one of the most enjoyable golf experiences in Québec. Ranked 3 1/2 stars by Golf Digest (March 99)
With the highest rating by Canada's Golf Ranking Magazine in 1998, the Course has, in just a few years of operation, achieved the recognition that it rightfully deserves as oneof Canada's best.
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Barton
Barton Golf Club
Telfer Hill Road
Barton, VT 05822
TEL 802-525-1126
EMAIL bartongolfclub@hotmail.com
A scenic 18-hole course with surrounding views of the beautiful Northeast Kingdom. The best golfing value in the Northeast.
Greensboro
Mountain View Country Club
TEL 802-533-7477
The oldest nine-holer in the state with beautiful views of Lake Caspian.
Kirby
Kirby Country Club
Rte 2
Kirby, Vermont
TEL 802-748-9200
Full nine course overlooking Route 2, east of St Johnsbury.
St. Johnsbury
St Johnsbury Country Club
TEL 800-748-8899 or 802-748-9894
There are three factors to consider when looking for a golf course:
Quality-flawless green, lush fairways & welcarpeted tees
Value-more for your golfing dollar
Fun-the scenery, the course, the staff, & the shotmaking
For a Hole in One on all Three call the St Johnsbury Country Club