There are 4 golf courses in Poughkeepsie, New York and 2 are municipal courses. There are also another 31 golf courses within 20 miles of Poughkeepsie, including 18 public, 3 municipal, 1 PL and 9 private courses. The oldest course in the Poughkeepsie area is the Dutcher Golf Course which was designed by John Dutcher and opened in 1890. The longest course is Trump National Hudson Valley, which is 7,100 yards. Alapaha Golf Center is rated the best course near Poughkeepsie.