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James Baird State Park Golf Course sits within one of the Hudson Valley's most accessible public golf destinations, a state park that has served Dutchess County residents and visitors since the mid-20th century. The course carries the name of James Baird, a Scottish-born contractor who made his fortune building New York infrastructure and donated the land to New York State in the 1940s — a gift that eventually became both a park and a public golf facility open to all. That democratic spirit still defines the place.
Pleasant Valley itself sits in the heart of the Hudson Valley, a region of rolling farmland, forested ridges, and river light that has drawn artists and escapists from New York City for generations. The terrain here is genuinely varied, and the layout works with the natural contours of the land rather than against them, giving the round a pleasant sense of movement through open and wooded stretches alike.
For players seeking a round without pretension — honest public golf in a beautiful setting — James Baird delivers reliably. It's the kind of course that rewards repeat visits, where knowing the land matters as much as any single shot.
| Tee | Yards | Rating | Slope | Par |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue · men | 6,749 | 72.7 | 124 | 71 |
| White · men | 6,305 | 70.8 | 122 | 71 |
| Gold · men | 5,446 | 66.4 | 113 | 71 |
| Red · women | 5,418 | 70.3 | 117 | 71 |
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