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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7000 yards
Slope 135
Rating 72.7

Course Details

Year Built 1973
Golf Season Open: 4/15 Closed: 11/01
Architect Geoffrey Cornish (1973)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Discover, American Express Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in New York (2017 #10)

Reviews

4.6
32 Reviews (32)
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Reviews 113
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

Nicest course around

This is truly a great golf experience. The course is in great shape considering all the rain we have had this summer. Grass is well mowed and greens are fast. The back 9 of this course is a real challenge but very interesting. The restaurant is also great. Overall a great value for the money.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful golf course

Beautiful and challenging but far golf course. Great lunch menu as well.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A good challenge for the best of golfers. Great fairways, fast greens, and sandy bunkers.

It was the first time my wife and I had played Vesper Hills. We played from the red tee boxes and found this course to be quite the challenge. A beautiful course that offered a beautiful view of Otisco lake as well as the surrounding hills and trees. As it was a busy day, pace of play was slow. Would like to recommend that water coolers be added to the course. Will play here again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 36
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful setting

Played in foursome and pace of play was very good. Greens were true. Course challenging enough for the men in our group but fair to women. After round had wonderful dinner in restaurant. Fish fry was great and seafood chowder was outstanding. Great value

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Gorgeous

A super pleasant clubhouse , pro shop , and course.! The hilly views are breathtaking . The staff are all friendly and knowledgeable ! We love playing this challenging course and enjoy their bar and dining area!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fun course, great price

$10 hot deal through golfnow plus i had $10 reward for booking through them before so the round cost me $3.49 with taxes and fees which is incredible compared to some other courses with more expensive.... hotdeal prices and the course is nowhere near as nice as this one...They have been putting a lot of work/time/money into this course and it shows, i first played here 2 years ago and since then its has only gotten better and seems to be a trend that will continue they also have a beautiful clubhouse/restaurant/ bar and the veiws are great

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 57
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Take the trip...

My cousin Charlie and I drove up from Binghamton to play the course on a perfect late spring day. I'm a big fan of Cornish designs and this course didn't disappoint. Conditions were good, considering all of the rain we've had lately. You can see that they're working hard on drainage. The greens were near perfect and the fairways solid. The traps had a little washout, but again, it's been a WET spring. I had played here several years ago and remembered the panoramic views, but had forgotten many of the holes. The scorecard says it's a 129 slope from the whites but I began to question that when I shot lows 40's on the front with a somewhat squiffy iron game. I got a reality check on the back 9, which is FAR more hilly than the front. The carts were gas powered and in decent shape. The gent in the clubhouse was welcoming and friendly. The clubhouse is above average, with staff and food that also fit the bill. We had a great time and will be back.

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

Great course for all levels

I've golfed here twice now. They have just redone the #8 hole and it is an Islamd green. Fantastic! The greens are fast and have undulations that can be tricky but fun. The view is breaking of the lake and vallies. I will golf here often.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 122
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

tough course

The front 9 has had some work done - added an island green. Is mostly flat and young. The back nine is very hilly with many dog legs. Much tougher than the front. The men's tees (white) are almost 6200 yds, while the senior tees are 5500 and the women's about 5200. The white's are pretty long for me (64 years old), but the seniors are too short. But I have to adjust and be happy with a score in the low 90's instead of my usual 80's.
Great course though. Terrific clubhouse (newly renovated) and views of Ostisco Lake.
Looking forward to playing there many times this season.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Very scenic and excellent facilities

The course is well designed with a variety of tees. Very hilly as it sets far above Otisco lake. Greens and fairways are fine and rough was very playable.

Some holes are cut through the woods but wide enough so they are playable. Carts are nearly new and easily handle the hilly fairways.

My wife and i will be going back. Soon!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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