welcome to THP! I'm in the Albany area.
Western New York, Albany, Syracuse, Northwest Pennsylvania & surrounding areas
welcome to THP! I'm in the Albany area.
Fairways of Halfmoon in Mechanicville, north of Albany, is opening Friday, March 26
Airway Meadows has moved its opening from Saturday, March 27 to Wed, March 24.
Nice to see March openings in this area. Considering that we were playing in comfortable weather into November, that's one of the shortest off seasons I can remember.
We've got about half of the public courses open for this week around here.
It's changed overnight here. Van Patten now open. Eagle Crest opening Thursday, 3/25.
hartman29
Active member
Got to The Links at Ivy Ridge for first time in forever last Monday. Little wet in spots but good shape overall.
Wind on a links course and my game don’t always go together, but it was fun to be out again. Trying to remember the good shots, not the bad.
Wind on a links course and my game don’t always go together, but it was fun to be out again. Trying to remember the good shots, not the bad.
moosejaa
Mr. Inconsistent
That's a nice course and some of the nicest people working there too.
Does get a little wet though.
The course usually eats me up. Don't think I've ever scored well there.
I think DJ has the course record.
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hartman29
Active member
People were great there, feels like a top notch facility from top to bottom.
I struggled mightily all day, but got a little better on back 9. Nice change of pace from say Glen Oak, Rothlands, or Buffalo Tournament Club.
For you WNY folks: Is Fox Valley semi-private/public ?
I struggled mightily all day, but got a little better on back 9. Nice change of pace from say Glen Oak, Rothlands, or Buffalo Tournament Club.
For you WNY folks: Is Fox Valley semi-private/public ?
Ivy Ridge is one of my favorites. Nice layout, great condition and the staff is welcoming. I live in Lockport but also am in Caledonia during the week for work. I just joined Caledonia Country Club. I forgot the quality of courses in the Rochester area as I haven't lived there in about fifteen years.
- Joined
- Jul 8, 2020
- Messages
- 9,901
- Reaction score
- 16,225
- Handicap
- 12.9
I played Mill Creek for the first time last year and I love it. My friends said it was their least favorite between there, grey stone, and ravenwood. Looking forward to visiting the others!
I've never played Ravenwood and would love to. Greystone is excellent and I thought Mill Creek was fun but it's been about 5 years or so. I think Mill Creek has changes the layout a bit since I've played it. So many excellent layouts in the area.
This thread has been crickets for a while but I hope we can have some more interaction and group golf. I think I've really only player with Moosejaa on this thread. BTW miss you Moose and hope to play again soon!
What courses do you want to know about in Rochester? Greystone is one if my favorites. Play there at least 4 or 5 times a year. Ravenwood is a really nice layout but they have gotten pricey. Mill creek used to be much better. Struggles over last 2 years to keep it in shape.
Webster east is another fun but technical course with some punishing par 4s mixed with some almost driveable ones. Farview in Avon is another favorite public course with some fun challenging holes.
Webster east is another fun but technical course with some punishing par 4s mixed with some almost driveable ones. Farview in Avon is another favorite public course with some fun challenging holes.
Farview is really close to me but again, I'm renewed to the are haven't played it in years. Victor Hills, Eagle Vale, Center Pointe, Old Hickory, Livingston...it's endless. Again it's been years so conditions change but so many to try. Those are just some in the southern area.
Lots of courses for a WNY get together!!!
I drive past it often. I've played it several times with a friend (member). Nice older style course and really indicative of the period...love it!I was at Stafford CC last week. Not near you, but closer.
Is that the short par three with the deep bunkers guarding the front? I don't remember the holes too well.Has one of the most devious greens around on #11.
Longish length Par 4 with a creek that wraps around the green and splits the fairway. Its the one by the parking lot. The green is 3 tiered with the lowest in the middle. About 14-18" elevation change between the sections and it ain't gradual. Right before the uphill 160 yardish par 3.
I don't really remember this hole but it looks devilish.
The new owner of Robert Van Patten Golf Course in the Albany suburb of Clifton Park has big plans:
dailygazette.com
It’ll be interesting to see the end result.
- bringing in Rees Jones to lead a complete redesign of the 27 hole layout into an 18 holes course of 7,200 yards from the back tees and an 18 hole par 3 executive course including replicas of famous par 3s
- New turf and drainage
Clifton Park’s Van Patten Golf Club to undergo renovations
CLIFTON PARK – New owner Lance Orcutt is wasting no time planning major renovations to Van Patten Golf Club. Just… Read more »
It’ll be interesting to see the end result.
The new owner of Robert Van Patten Golf Course in the Albany suburb of Clifton Park has big plans:
Article here:
- bringing in Rees Jones to lead a complete redesign of the 27 hole layout into an 18 holes course of 7,200 yards from the back tees and an 18 hole par 3 executive course including replicas of famous par 3s
- New turf and drainage
Clifton Park’s Van Patten Golf Club to undergo renovations
CLIFTON PARK – New owner Lance Orcutt is wasting no time planning major renovations to Van Patten Golf Club. Just… Read more »
It’ll be interesting to see the end result.
It will definitely be interesting. That seems to be a very ambitious, potentially expensive project.