The drive curves up into the hills; spruce and rock edge every fairway at Blackhead Mountain. Wind rattles the flagsticks, and laughter drifts from the clubhouse porch where the grill works overtime. German beer pours steady as the sunlight flashes across tight, tumbling holes.
What to Expect:
⛳ Narrow, tree-lined 18-hole mountain course with dramatic elevation and sharp doglegs
🍺 Classic Catskill lodge with full bar and German restaurant, bratwurst and potato pancakes featured
🎯 Challenging layout—target golf required, not just driver and hope
🏌️♂️ Practice green and lessons available; carts and walking both allowed
🛏 Lodge-style rooms for golfers staying over
Important Information:
✔ Tee times required weekends; weekdays are often walkable but check ahead
✔ Wheelchair-accessible entrance, step-free parking, and accessible restrooms in clubhouse
✔ Dress is casual but sleeved shirts required; soft spikes only
✔ For groups over 4, call pro shop for availability and pace expectations
Haley's Pick 🍽️
You probably know her as @milehighandhungry. Each week, Haley shares the one place she’s obsessed with right now. From hidden gems to hot new openings, if she picks it, it’s worth the hype.
Haley's Review of Riot BBQ
Riot BBQ on South Delaware feels like a backyard cookout run by a Top Chef, because it is. Chef Manny Barella and pitmaster Patrick Klaiber have teamed up to blend Monterrey flavors with Texas-style smoke, and the results are seriously craveable.
The brisket steals the show: tender, deeply smoky, and finished with Barella’s bold spice rub. Get it solo or wrapped in buttery Raquelita tortillas. The pulled pork brings heat with ancho, guajillo, and morita chiles, and the al pastor ribs are sticky, sweet, and slightly charred in all the right ways.
Even the sides are insanely good! Think crunchy pepita-macha slaw and banana pudding served in a jar that tastes just like childhood (but better). Every bite feels intentional.
It’s barbecue with heart, history, and just the right amount of heat. Riot BBQ isn’t just a meal, it’s a moment worth lining up for.
– Haley @milehighandhungry
Local Insights
🌲 Mountain Breaks: Greens lean harder toward the mountain ridge than they look—give putts extra break uphill.
☀️ Tee Off Early: First groups out (7:00–8:00 AM) often enjoy empty fairways and brisk pace before sunlight bakes the greens.
🍺 Lodge Bar Happy Hour: Fridays and Saturdays post-round, the bar rolls out German beers on draft—worth lingering for into twilight.
🍂 Fall Closure: Course typically closes for winter by late October; crisp, leaf-strewn rounds peak after Columbus Day.
What folks are saying
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Based on the 50 most recent Google reviews
Golfers talk up the character—tree-lined fairways, constant changes in elevation, and staff that treat everyone like regulars. The layout divides opinion: some love the quirky doglegs and risk-reward shots, others call it tight and tough for first-timers. Carts and maintenance get mixed marks, especially late in the season, but the setting earns steady praise for scenery and value. The bar is known for hearty German fare and local banter at the end of a round.
Last updated on
October 9th, 2025
