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Value
4.7
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.2
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6535 yards
Slope 124
Rating 71.0

Course Details

Year Built 1924
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Architect Donald Ross (1924) Seymour Dunn

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Course Conditions in the U.S. (2018 #5)
  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in New York (2018 #9) (2017 #6)

Reviews

4.7
35 Reviews (35)
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Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Day for Golf.

Scheduled to play the Lake Course, but it was backed up with many foursomes. The starter offered a solution, "The Hill Course is open, greens were punched 3-4 days ago, good shape, and hardly anyone in front of you." I took his advice, the greens were not perfect, but very doable. The lay-out of the course is enjoyable, some really fun holes, and very scenic. Played from the white tees, reachable par four's in regulation, and challenging par three's. Can't wait to come back in a week or two when the colors are even more vibrant. Golf Now app(VIP Member) provided me with an excellent price for this 3 1/2 hour round.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great layout

Enough water to be interesting, very quick greens but roll true, pin placements were very tough.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Course is in great shape

The greens and fairways were in excellent condition, although the greens were lightning fast!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good course

Greens are the signature element. Great shape fast and very tricky.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Classic course

I play the lake course annually. I go to the Chautauqua Institute every year for vacation, and it would be no vacation without playing this course. Every year the course is kept in immaculate shape, and you could forget that you are playing a public course. I especially love the history, and the old timey feel of it. It is also extremely fun to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always an excellent day

Great deal for an awesome Golf course and club! We Dodged rain drops all morning. Still the course was in excellent shape as always! Excellent staff!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Tough, but enjoyable

Easily the best course around the Chautauqua area. We snagged a golf now hot deal and we're able to get out early morning for 30$ a guy, can't beat that. We played the lake Course and it was fantastic, very challenging and scenic. Conditions were pretty good aside from sand just being a little hard since it hand been raining the day before. Definitely going back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Love the Lake Course

This is my second time playing the Lake course. Really enjoy Don Ross courses having played several. I think the value is the best in Chautauqua!!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 58
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

the course is in great condition

Greens are very nice and the course is generally in good condition for as dry as the summer has been.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fast greens fast pkay

Got around in under 4 hours with one person walking in our group. Greens in great shape despite very dry summer.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Special value

Outstanding challenge and enjoyment. Don't plan on shooting your best score of the year. You will be dealing with greens which would challenge every pro from above the cup. Accessible location and an exceptional value

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good value at Golfnow rate

Played this course growing up. Typically in good shape with many good holes and subtle greens.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course was in bad shape

Golfed here many times over the years and we were very disappointed with shape of course. Hopefully, it's just early in season. We will try again over next few months.

Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great course, great staff, AWESOME Practice Facility.

One of the best courses in the area, in great shape from the start of the season to the very end. Pace of play is typically very quick which is a huge plus. Staff is super friendly, and always very accommodating.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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