Honor's Haven at Honor's Haven Resort & Spa

Honor's Haven sits in the Hudson Valley near Ellenville, New York, part of a resort and spa property in the Shawangunk Mountains region. The course was designed by Robert Trent Jones, whose work in the mid-twentieth century helped define American strategic golf design with an emphasis on large greens, expansive bunkering, and multiple tee placements to accommodate players of varying abilities.

The layout occupies rolling terrain characteristic of the Hudson Valley, with elevation changes and wooded corridors framing many holes. Jones typically routed courses to take advantage of natural contours while incorporating his signature design elements—bunkers positioned to challenge specific landing areas, greens with distinct tiers and undulations, and strategic risk-reward options. The setting provides views of the surrounding Catskill and Shawangunk landscape, with the course integrated into the broader resort amenities.

Honor's Haven functions primarily as a resort course, serving guests of the property as well as outside play. The facility includes spa services, lodging, and dining as part of the overall experience. The course offers a regional example of Jones's design principles applied to a resort setting, where playability for a range of skill levels remains central to the routing and hole construction. The property has evolved over the years as ownership and management have changed, but the golf course retains its Jones-designed character within the Hudson Valley golf market.