There are 4 golf courses in Buffalo, New York and all 4 are municipal courses. There are also another 36 golf courses within 20 miles of Buffalo, including 9 public, 14 municipal and 13 private courses. The oldest course in the Buffalo area is the Wanakah Country Club which was designed by Donald J. Ross, ASGCA/(R) Willie Watson and opened in 1899. The longest course is Buffalo Tournament Club, which is 7,401 yards. River Oaks Golf Club is rated the best course near Buffalo. The following courses have won various awards: The Country Club of Buffalo, Crag Burn Golf Club.