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Watkins Glen Golf Course

Designed by and opened in 1959
Watkins Glen - Watkins Glen, New York

Course Details

Holes:
9
Par:
36
Length:
2812 yards
Slope:
120
Rating:
32.9
Driving Ranges:
No
Estimated Green Fees
$25
These rates are an estimate of what you might expect to pay at Watkins Glen with a cart. Actual rates may vary.
Fees are typically lowest Monday through Thursday and during twilight (late afternoon and evenings). Expect to pay the highest rates on weekends.

Scorecard for Watkins Glen

HOLE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 IN TOT
White67.60/120 305 122 475 448 148 276 335 371 332 0 2812
Red (L)69.70/121 295 112 410 325 138 266 322 324 322 0 2514
White/White33.39/118 305 122 475 448 148 276 335 371 332 0 2812
Par 4 3 5 5 3 4 4 4 4 0 36
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Watkins Glen Flyover

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Watkins Glen Yardage Maps

Plan your shots effectively with our Yardage Maps. Click on the yardage maps for detailed measurements on every hole, including distances to hazards and key landmarks, ensuring you make the right decisions on every swing.

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What Golfers are Saying

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The Watkins Glen Golf Course is a hidden gem in the Finger Lakes region of New York.

This nine-hole public golf course is nestled in the hillsides of New York wine country and offers a glimpse of natural beauty at every turn. Seneca Lake is visible on most of the holes with a backdrop of mature trees and rolling hills. The scenery is enough to want to visit the area, but the course is pretty special, too.

Watkins Glen Golf Course is a par-36 course that measures 2,812 from the furthest back of two tees. Don't let the fact that this is a nine-hole course fool you; it's not an easy layout with new challenges on every hole. Only a couple of the holes offer a straight shot from tee to green.

Several ponds are also scattered throughout the course, and along with the rolling terrain, offer additional challenges. While the course isn't easy, it is still a fun option for new golfers. Bring a few extra golf balls, take a cart (because all of the hilly walking will affect your game) and enjoy the views as you play.

The signature hole on the course is the par-4 ninth hole, a sharp dogleg right with a risk vs. reward tee shot. Golfers can either hit a long iron or hybrid club off the tee and leave a short iron into the green or attempt to hit driver over the tree line on the right and go for the green. The problem? A pond guards the right front of the green. No matter how you score on the hole, the breathtaking Seneca Lake serves as the perfect backdrop.

Stop in the clubhouse after your round for a cold drink and excellent views of the course and lake from the patio.

The staff at the Watkins Glen Course is very friendly and accommodating. They are quick to respond to requests and are always welcome to feedback to continue to improve the course.

One of the biggest surprises is the cost to play the course. Play nine holes with a cart for just $25, a very reasonable price for the area. Check their Facebook page for other deals and specials throughout the golf season.

We highly recommend Watkins Golf Course for the fun layout, great views and top-notch hospitality.

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Watkins Glen Golf Course Course Layout & Flyover
3401 State Route 14, Watkins Glen, NY
14891-9717
(607) 535-2340
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