Toughest Golf Courses

Rochester Business Journal Staff//May 7, 2004//

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1. Cobblestone Creek Country Club
100 Cobble Creek Road
Victor, N.Y. 14564
www.cobblestonecreekcc.com
(585) 924-6464

Slope Rating(1):143
Year Rated: 1994
Number of Holes: 18
Total Yardage(2)/Tee: 6,914/C
Course Record: 65
Par: 72
Number of Traps/Obstacles: 60 Bunkers, 5 water holes
Greens Fees(3): $60-WD/WE
Course Type: Private
Annual Dues: $4,400
Number of Golfing Members: 300
Amenities: Fine and casual dining, driving range, short-game area, putting green,
locker rooms, tennis, swimming
Manager/Pro: Doug Wayne/Tim Knapp
Course Designer: Dr. Michael Hurdzan
Year Founded: 1991

2. Oak Hill Country Club
346 Kilbourn Road
Rochester, N.Y. 14618
www.oakhillcc.com
(585) 586-1660

Slope Rating(1): 140
Year Rated: 2002
Number of Holes: 36
Total Yardage(2)/Tee: 7,139/C
Course Record: 63
Par: 71
Number of Traps/Obstacles: 79 east/52 west
Greens Fees(3): NA
Course Type: Private
Annual Dues: NA
Number of Golfing Members: NA
Amenities: Bowling, swimming pool, tennis courts, platform tennis, dining
facilities, fitness center
Manager/Pro: Eric Rule/Craig Harmon
Course Designer:
Year Founded: 1901

3. Ravenwood Golf Club
929 Lynaugh Road
Victor, N.Y. 14564
www.ravenwoodgolf.com
(585) 924-5100

Slope Rating(1):138
Year Rated: 2002
Number of Holes: 18
Total Yardage(2)/Tee: 7,003/C
Course Record: 68
Par: 72
Number of Traps/Obstacles: 75 Bunkers, 8 water holes
Greens Fees(3): $32-WD 52-WE
Course Type: Public
Annual Dues: $2,200(single);3,200(family)
Number of Golfing Members: 45
Amenities: Golf range, conference room, clubhouse with food service, putting green, driving
range
Manager/Pro: Mike Roeder/same
Course Designer: Robin Nelson
Year Founded: 2000

4. Ontario Golf Club
2101 Country Club
Ontario, N.Y. 14519
www.ontariogolfclub.com
(315) 524-8495

Slope Rating(1): 138
Year Rated: 2001
Number of Holes: 18
Total Yardage(2)/Tee: 6,806/B
Course Record: 62
Par: 72
Number of Traps/Obstacles: 53+
Greens Fees(3): NA
Course Type: Private
Annual Dues: NA
Number of Golfing Members: 220
Amenities: Driving range, pool, clubhouse, restaurant, halfway house
Manager/Pro: Bill Marean/Jim Hungerford, Sean Mulligan
Course Designer:George Swatt, Geoffrey Cornish,Brian Silva
Year Founded: 1928

5. Bristol Harbour Resort
5410 Seneca Point Road
Canandaigua, N.Y. 14424
www.bristolharbour.com
(585) 396-2200

Slope Rating(1): 136
Year Rated: 2003
Number of Holes: 18
Total Yardage(2)/Tee: 6,662/B
Course Record: 67
Par: 72
Number of Traps/Obstacles: 60 bunkers, 8 water holes
Greens Fees(3): 46-55
Course Type: Semi-Private
Annual Dues: 1,500
Number of Golfing Members: 100
Amenities: Putting green, sand and chipping area,driving range, teaching pro,
full-service bar, restaurant, snack bar
Manager/Pro: Greg Mulhern /Same
Course Designer: Robert Trent Jones Sr.
Year Founded: 1972

6. Locust Hill Country Club
2000 Jefferson Road
Pittsford, N.Y. 14534
www.locusthill.org
(585) 427-7010

Slope Rating(1): 135
Year Rated: 2002
Number of Holes:18
Total Yardage(2)/Tee: 6,615/B
Course Record: 62
Par: 72
Number of Traps/Obstacles: NA
Greens Fees(3): NA
Course Type: Private
Annual Dues: NA
Number of Golfing Members: 325
Amenities: Full-service country club
Manager/Pro: Richard Naumann/Steve Barber
Course Designer: Seymour Dunn
Year Founded: 1927

7. Lakeside Country Club
200 E. Lake Rd.
Penn Yan, N.Y. 14527
www.icgolfny.com
(585) 536-7252

Slope Rating(1): 133
Year Rated: 2002
Number of Holes: 18
Total Yardage(2)/Tee: 6,631/B
Course Record: 69
Par: 72
Number of Traps/Obstacles: 20
Greens Fees(3): 52-WD/WE
Course Type: Semi-private
Annual Dues: 2,200
Number of Golfing Members: 300
Amenities: Full-service clubhouse, locker rooms, ice skating, paddle tennis, fitness center
Manager/Pro: Board of directors/George Dornberger
Course Designer: NA
Year Founded: 1934(4)

8. Stafford Country Club
8873 Morganville Road
Stafford, N.Y. 14143
www.staffordcc.com
(585) 343-9109

Slope Rating(1): 132
Year Rated: 2001
Number of Holes: 18
Total Yardage(2)/Tee: 6,675/B
Course Record: 63
Par: 72
Number of Traps/Obstacles: 51 sand traps, many trees
Greens Fees(3): 45-WD 50-WE
Course Type: Private
Annual Dues: NA
Number of Golfing Members: 2657
Amenities: Locker rooms with laundry service, halfway
house, golf shop, full-service restaurant, swimming pool, tennis courts
Manager/Pro: Paul Hubbard/Eric Haile
Course Designer: Walter Travis
Year Founded: 1921

9. Irondequoit Country Club
4045 East Ave.
Rochester, N.Y. 14618
www.irondeqoitcc.com
(585)586-5880

Slope Rating(1):132
Year Rated: 2001
Number of Holes: 18
Total Yardage(2)/Tee: 6,593/B
Course Record: 63
Par: 72
Number of Traps/Obstacles: 55/6
Greens Fees(3): NA
Course Type: Private
Annual Dues: NA
Number of Golfing Members: 275
Amenities: Full-service country club
Manager/Pro: Scott Ball/Bruce Cherry
Course Designer: Donald Ross
Year Founded: 1916

10. Ridgemont Country Club
3717 W. Ridge Rd.
Rochester, N.Y. 14626
www.ridgemontcountryclub.com
(585)225-1370

Slope Rating(1): 132
Year Rated: 1998
Number of Holes: 18
Total Yardage(2)/Tee: 6,503/B
Course Record: 65
Par: 72
Number of Traps/Obstacles: 60
Greens Fees(3): NA
Course Type: Private
Annual Dues: NA
Number of Golfing Members: 295
Amenities: Full-service country club
Manager/Pro: Board of Directors/Michael Mtchell
Course Designer: NA
Year Founded: 1927

10. Ridgemont Country Club
3717 W. Ridge Road
Rochester, N.Y. 14626
www.ridgemontcountryclub.org
(585) 225-1370

11. Country Club of Rochester
2935 East Ave.
Rochester, N.Y. 14610
(585) 385-1800

Slope Rating(1): 132
Year Rated: 1994
Number of Holes: 18
Total Yardage(2)/Tee: 6,455/B
Course Record: 61
Par: 70
Number of Traps/Obstacles: NA
Greens Fees(3): NA
Course Type: Private
Annual Dues: NA
Number of Golfing Members: 565
Amenities: Golf, tennis, pool, clubhouse with food service, locker rooms,
ice skating, paddle tennis, fitness center, full-service dining
Manager/Pro: Al Antonez/Michael Urzetta
Course Designer: Donald Ross
Year Founded: 1895

12. Deerfield Country Club
100 Craig Hill Drive
Brockport, N.Y. 14420
www.deerfieldcc.com
(585) 392-8080

Slope Rating(1):131
Year Rated: 1996
Number of Holes: 27
Total Yardage(2)/Tee: 7,083/C
Course Record: 67
Par: 72
Number of Traps/Obstacles: 39 Traps
Greens Fees(3): 18-21-WD, 19-31-WE (includes cart)
Course Type: Semi-private
Annual Dues: NA
Number of Golfing Members: 65
Amenities: Full-service pro shop, driving range, golf lessons
Manager/Pro: Mike Protos/Vic Ross
Course Designer: Pete Craig
Year Founded: 1960

13. Wayne Hills Country Club
2250 Gannett Road
Lyons, N.Y. 14489
www.waynehillscc.com
(315) 946-6944

Slope Rating(1):131
Year Rated: 1999
Number of Holes: 18
Total Yardage(2)/Tee: 6,869/C
Course Record: NA
Par: 72
Number of Traps/Obstacles: 36 bunkers
Greens Fees(3): 40-WD 45-WE
Course Type: Semi-private
Annual Dues: 1,455 (single)
Number of Golfing Members: 240
Amenities: Restaurant, pool, snack shack, driving range, putting green
Manager/Pro: John Frantangelo/Timothy Phelps
Course Designer: Brent Wadsworth
Year Founded: 1959

14. Penfield Country Club
1784 Jackson Road
Penfield, N.Y. 14526
www.penfieldcc.org
(585) 377-1240

Slope Rating(1):131
Year Rated: 2002
Number of Holes: 18
Total Yardage(2)/Tee: 6,690 /B
Course Record: 65
Par: 71
Number of Traps/Obstacles: NA
Greens Fees(3): 45-WD 55-WE )
Course Type: Private
Annual Dues: 3,660
Number of Golfing Members: 315
Amenities: Club house, fully staffed golf shop, driving range, PGA lessons, pool, tennis courts
Manager/Pro: Jeremy Jarvis/Michael D’Agostino
Course Designer: Pete Craig
Year Founded: 1958

15. Charleston Pines at Lima Country Club
7470 Chase Road
Lima, N.Y. 14485
www.limagolf.com
(585) 624-1490

Slope Rating(1):129
Year Rated: 2003
Number of Holes: 18
Total Yardage(2)/Tee: 6,777/B
Course Record: 66
Par: 72
Number of Traps/Obstacles: NA
Greens Fees(3): 19-WD 24-WE )
Course Type: Semi-Private
Annual Dues:995
Number of Golfing Members: 220
Amenities: Practice greens, lessons, driving range,pro shop, restaurant, snack bar
Manager/Pro: John Checho/Chris DelRe
Course Designer: Checo Family
Year Founded: 2002

16. Midvale Country Club
2387 Baird Road
Penfield, N.Y. 14526
www.midvalecc.com
(585) 586-7100

Slope Rating(1):129
Year Rated: 1996
Number of Holes: 18
Total Yardage(2)/Tee: 6,632/C
Course Record: 64
Par: 72
Number of Traps/Obstacles: 54
Greens Fees(3): NA
Course Type: Private
Annual Dues: NA
Number of Golfing Members: 280
Amenities: Two driving ranges, pool, tennis courts, platform tennis courts
Manager/Pro: Rich Marr/Mike Kiel
Course Designer: Robert Trent Jones Sr.
Year Founded: 1929

17. Livingston Country Club
Route 20A
Geneseo, N.Y. 14454
www.livingstoncc.com
(585) 243-4430

Slope Rating(1): 129
Year Rated: 1998
Number of Holes: 18
Total Yardage(2)/Tee: 6,338/B
Course Record: 64
Par: 72
Number of Traps/Obstacles: 35
Greens Fees(3): 20-WD 22-WE
Course Type: Semi-private
Annual Dues: NA
Number of Golfing Members: 236
Amenities: Clubhouse, driving range, lessons, 18-hole championship course, restaurant
Manager/Pro: Board of directors/Jeff Kaye
Course Designer: NA
Year Founded: 1927

18. Greystone Golf Club
1400 Atlantic Ave.
Walworth, N.Y. 14568
www.234golf.com
(800) 810-2325

Slope Rating(1): 125
Year Rated: 1996
Number of Holes: 18
Total Yardage(2)/Tee: 7,203/C
Course Record: 73
Par: 72
Number of Traps/Obstacles: 50
Greens Fees(3): 30-39 WD 49-WE(am) 39-WE(pm)(6)
Course Type: Public
Annual Dues: NA
Number of Golfing Members: NA
Amenities: Fully-stocked pro shop, PGA Professional driving range, locker room,
restaurant and bar, Kirby marking system
Manager/Pro: Steve Nally/Mark Regan
Course Designer:Craig Schriener
Year Founded: 1996

19. Country Club of Mendon
226 Mendon-Ionia Road
Mendon, N.Y. 14506
www.ccmendon.com
(585)624-4940

Slope Rating(1): 128
Year Rated: 1999
Number of Holes: 18
Total Yardage(2)/Tee: 6,604/B
Course Record: 63
Par: 71
Number of Traps/Obstacles: 40 bunkers, 2 ponds
Greens Fees(3): 40-WD 50-WE
Course Type: Private
Annual Dues: 3,200 family
Number of Golfing Members: 450 (approx.)
Amenities: Full-service club house, including golf range, two practice greens, restaurant,
pro shop, lessons
Manager/Pro: David Sychtysz/Joseph Lusardi
Course Designer:Pete Craig, Joseph Demino
Year Founded: 1961

20. Sodus Bay Heights Golf Club
7030 Bayview Drive
Sodus Point, N.Y. 14555
(315) 483-6777

Slope Rating(1): 127
Year Rated: 1993
Number of Holes: 18
Total Yardage(2)/Tee: 6,682/B
Course Record: 66
Par: 72
Number of Traps/Obstacles: 37
Greens Fees(3): 40-WD 45-WE
Course Type: Semi-private
Annual Dues: 1,656 (single) 2,765 (family)
Number of Golfing Members: 370
Amenities: Pro shop, driving range, chipping and putting greens, full-service restaurant,
locker rooms
Manager/Pro: Cheryl Davies/Paul Carter
Course Designer: Geoffrey Cornish
Year Founded: 1924

21. Wild Wood Country Club
1201 W. Rush Road
Rush, N.Y. 14543
www.golfwildwood.com
(585) 334-5860

Slope Rating(1): 127
Year Rated: 1996
Number of Holes: 18
Total Yardage(2)/Tee: 6,431/B
Course Record: 66
Par: 71
Number of Traps/Obstacles: 50
Greens Fees(3): 24-WD 26-WE
Course Type: Semi-private
Annual Dues: 800-1,500
Number of Golfing Members: 225
Amenities: Clubhouse, banquet facility, driving range, practice green,
cart paths, preferred tee times for members
Manager/Pro: David Wang/Al Wallace
Course Designer: Pete Craig
Year Founded: 1968

22. Fairview Golf Course
2419 Avon-Geneseo Road
Avon, N.Y. 14414
(585) 226-8210

Slope Rating(1): 126
Year Rated: 1996
Number of Holes: 18
Total Yardage(2)/Tee: 6,326/B
Course Record: 66
Par: 70
Number of Traps/Obstacles: 15
Greens Fees(3): 25-32-WD/WE
Course Type: Semi-private
Annual Dues: NA
Number of Golfing Members: 125
Amenities: Clubhouse, pro shop, snack bar, lessons
Manager/Pro: Stewart Millar/Robert Ryan
Course Designer: Stewart Miller
Year Founded: 1992

23. Webster Golf Course
440 Salt Road
Webster, N.Y. 14580
www.webstergolf.com
(585)265-1201

Slope Rating(1): 125
Year Rated: 1995
Number of Holes: 18
Total Yardage(2)/Tee: 6,942/C
Course Record: 68
Par: 72
Number of Traps/Obstacles: NA
Greens Fees(3): 27-WD 38-WE
Course Type: Semi-private
Annual Dues: 1,020 (single); 1,445(family)
Number of Golfing Members: 165
Amenities: Driving range, practice bunker, putting green, PGA Instruction
Manager/Pro: David Tibero/Brendan Murphy
Course Designer:James Harrison,Ferdinard Garbin
Year Founded: 1958

24. Shadow Pines Golf Club
600 Whalen Road
Penfield, N.Y. 14526
www.234golf.com
(585) 385-8550

Slope Rating(1): 125
Year Rated: 1996
Number of Holes: 18
Total Yardage(2)/Tee: 6,763/B
Course Record:70
Par: 72
Number of Traps/Obstacles: 59
Greens Fees(3): 23-WD 30-WE
Course Type: Public
Annual Dues: 50(5)
Number of Golfing Members: NA
Amenities: Fully stocked pro shop, practie and driving ranges, instructional golf programs,
custom club fitting, banquet and meeting facilities, electric carts, Clark House
restaurant
Manager/Pro: Jim Ditzel/Diane Wilde, Don Richards
Course Designer: Pete Craig
Year Founded: 1984

25. Blue Heron Hills Country Club
1 Country Club Drive
Macedon, N.Y. 14502
www.blueheronhillscc.com
(315) 986-5888

Slope Rating(1):125
Year Rated: 1997
Number of Holes: 18
Total Yardage(2)/Tee: 6,759/C
Course Record: 65
Par: 71
Number of Traps/Obstacles: 35/20
Greens Fees(3): 45-WD 55-WE
Course Type: Private
Annual Dues: 3,102
Number of Golfing Members: 310
Amenities: Driving range, practice green, sand and chipping area,
pro shop, locker room, pool, dining and banquet facilities
Manager/Pro: Marie Barbato/Rob Horak
Course Designer: Pete Craig, Richard Bator
Year Founded: 1987

*In cases of ties, golf courses are ranked by total yardage of the hole with the highest slope
rating.
Notes: Golf courses are rated by the Rochester District Golf Association, which is authorized
by the USGA to rate golf courses in the Rochester area. Clubs with more than one course were
ranked by the course with the highest slope rating. Only clubs with a minimum of 18 holes were
included. Additional information was obtained from individual golf courses that responded to a
survey by May 3.
(1)Slope rating measures the difficulty of the course. Golf courses have been ranked by the
slope ratings assigned to the coursesâ€™ menâ€™s back or championship tees. The slope rating
provided is the most recent available and corresponds to the clubâ€™s most difficult tee at
time of rating.
(2)As reported from the RDGA. From current most difficult menâ€™s tee; C – championship, B – back.
(3)WD – Weekday, WE – Weekend. Cost is for 18 holes. Some prices may include carts.
(4)Founded in 1934 for 9 holes; in 1995 for 18 holes.
(5)Golf association dues.
NA-Not available

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Researched by Lisa Canedo

05/07/04 (C) Rochester Business Journal