Just north of Manhattan in New York s Hudson Valley Branton Woods Golf Club opened for play October 2001 This Eric Bergstol designed championship track is constructed over gently rolling terrain Parkland by design the fairways are largely tree lined with a few open holes affording beautiful views of the surrounding Storm King Mountains The large greens are nicely undulated with sublte breaks and quick measuring 9.5 10 on the stimpmeter Water in the form of wetlands and 4 lakes ponds comes into play on ten holes Branton Woods plays from 4,956 to 7,100 yards and offers five sets of tees to challenge a variety of skill levels For additional information call 845 223 1600 or go to www brantonwoods com