
Rainbow Course
Rainbow Golf Club
About this course
Rainbow Golf Club sits in Greenville, New York, in the northern Catskill region west of the Hudson River. The course was designed by Walter Birmann, a lesser-known architect active in the early-to-mid twentieth century who worked primarily in the northeastern United States. Birmann's designs typically reflect the straightforward, playable style common to regional courses of that era, emphasizing natural terrain and practical routing over dramatic flourishes. The layout occupies rolling terrain characteristic of the Catskill foothills, where elevation changes and wooded corridors shape the playing experience. Holes likely move through a mix of open meadow and tree-lined fairways, with greens that incorporate the natural contours of the land. Courses from this period in upstate New York often feature modest bunkering and greens of moderate size, designed to challenge local members without overwhelming recreational players. Rainbow Golf Club serves as a community-oriented facility, typical of many clubs established in smaller towns across New York during the mid-twentieth century. These clubs traditionally provide a welcoming environment for families and casual golfers, with a focus on accessibility and local tradition rather than tournament play or national recognition. The course offers a representative example of regional golf architecture shaped by the landscape and community needs of its time and place.
Quick facts
- Location
- Greenville, NY, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1957
- Designer
- Walter Birmann
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 6,287 yards
- Difficulty
- 70.8/126
Getting there
The journey to Rainbow Golf Club unfolds through the Hudson Valley's quieter reaches, accessible via Albany International Airport (ALB), roughly ninety minutes to the north, or via the closer regional gateways of Westchester County Airport (HPN) near White Plains, a drive of approximately two hours south. From either approach, the route descends into the rolling terrain of Greene County, where the landscape shifts from suburban corridors into pastoral farmland and forested ridges that define this corner of upstate New York. The final miles wind through Greenville's understated countryside, trading main roads for quieter country lanes that lead to the club's secluded setting - a fitting prelude to a course that rewards those who venture beyond the well-trodden paths of the Northeast's more celebrated golf destinations.

FAQ
Common questions about Rainbow
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Rainbow was designed by Walter Birmann.
Yes. Rainbow is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Rainbow is 71.
Rainbow plays 6,287 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Rainbow is 126.
Rainbow is a 18-hole course.



