You'll find plenty of courses in and around the upstate New York city of Rochester. From courses designed by legends to ones designed by up-and-coming architects, Rochester is also one of the most affordable places to play a round of golf. So whether you are renting your clubs or packing them, here are our top 5 picks for the Rochester Area.
Beautiful, picture perfect surroundings and a unique design make for a fun and challenging course to play at Wayne Hills Country Club. This local favorite has also hosted several state amateur tournaments throughout the years.
2250 Gannet Road
Lyons, New York 14489
(315) 946-6944
Green Fees: $33 - $60
Mill Creek sits on the highest point in the area, offering stunning vistas and views of the Rochester skyline to the rolling hills of the Finger Lakes. The course blends creative ideas into the surrounding natural beauty, integrating forested hills, rocky creeks and waterfalls.
128 Cedars Avenue
Churchville, NY 14428
(585) 889-4110
Green Fees: $29 - $39
This Robert Trent Jones design features a course with split personalities--open and forgiving on the front nine then narrow and wooded on the hilly back nine. You'll also get wonderful views of the gorgeous Canandaigua Lake and surrounding hillsides.
5500 Seneca Point Road
Canandaigua, NY 14424
(800) 288-8248, (585) 396-2200
Green Fees: $39 - $85
The course and its undulating greens were sculpted from the natural features of the land at Greystone, giving it a links-style feel. Designed by Craig Schreiner, this course is challenging yet playable, making it rewarding for golfers of all skill levels. And as the only 4.5 star Golf Digest rated public course in the Rochester area, Greystone is a must play.
1400 Atlantic Avenue
Walworth, New York 14568
(585) 234-4653, (800) 810-2325
Green Fees: $30 - $65
Considered one of the top public courses in the area, Ravenwood is located just minutes south of Rochester in the heart of the Finger Lakes region. It has hosted many USGA and PGA qualifiers as well as New York State Men's Amateur Golf Championships. But with five sets of tees to chose from, it makes a wonderful challenge for golfers of all skill levels.
929 Lynaugh Road
Victor, NY 14564
(585) 924-5100
Green Fees: $30 - $75
