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Turning Stone

Pleasant Knolls

Casual public / value golf

Pleasant Knolls is there if the group needs it. Most serious golf trips can skip it without guilt.

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The take

Pleasant Knolls is there if the group needs it. Most serious golf trips can skip it without guilt.

Best for

Budget rounds, beginners, and casual add-ons

Watch out

It is not part of the serious championship rotation

How to play it

Casual depth play

Course intelligence

What you need to know

Strengths

  • Affordable
  • Accessible
  • Easy for casual players

Watch-outs

  • Not a destination course
  • Nine-hole/local feel

Signature holes

Routing-dependent

Book it right

Cost, access, and timing

Green fees

Lower public rate; verify current Turning Stone pricing.

Best season

May: Viable but cooler and wetter; check opening/aeration windows.

Caddies / walking

This is not a walking/caddie destination.

Replay priority

Low

Booking move

Book a golf package or tee times with lodging together if possible.

Weather read

Pick the right window.

May: Viable but cooler and wetter; check opening/aeration windows.

Jan

28F / 15F

Sun Low; rain Snow

Feb

31F / 16F

Sun Low; rain Snow

Mar

43F / 25F

Sun Mixed; rain Medium

Apr

57F / 36F

Sun Good; rain Medium

May

69F / 47F

Sun Best; rain Medium

Jun

78F / 57F

Sun Best; rain Medium

User signal

Ratings, reviews, and group notes.

4727 Stoney Brook Rd, Vernon, NY 13476, USA

(877) 748-4653

Google review

5/5 - 10 months ago

Came here after playing Atunyote nearby. Course is in great shape and it's a ton of fun to play after a longer course in the morning. Greens are fair and the yardages mean you're hitting 8 iron or less on the holes from the middle tees which just allow for a good time for the ent

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Google review

5/5 - 10 months ago

I enjoy this course. A great value alternative to their 3 prestigious courses. Coming from a long time white tees bogey golfer!!

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Google review

5/5 - 5 years ago

I never get tired of playing this course. It's always in good shape and the staff is the best.

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