Best Golf Courses Near Syracuse, New York

The Best of Golfing in Central New York

Thomas West
The city of Syracuse, New York and the surrounding area is a golfer's paradise, with a number of exciting and challenging golf courses available. The following golf courses, all located in around Syracuse, are definitely some of the best in Central New York, so be sure to try them out the next time you are driving through.

Drumlins Restaurant and Golf Course

A fully owned-subsidiary of Syracuse University, the Drumlins Restaurant and Country Club offers golfers a number of exciting opportunities that definitely make it worth visiting on your next trip to Syracuse. Drumlins offers both private and public golfing opportunities, as well as PGA-trained instruction to help you improve your game. The Drumlins Golf Course also offers a number of other amenities that make it the ideal choice for golfers, including a top of the line shop, which sells a number of fine products to help you keep in touch with the changing technological fads. Their contact information is below:

800 Nottingham Road
Syracuse, NY 13224
(315) 446-4555

Dutch Hollow Country Club

Located in nearby Skaneateles, New York, the Dutch Hollow Country Club offers some of the best golfing opportunities in Central New York. They currently offer 18 holes, with a range that is well over 300 yards long. For those who want to improve their game, the Dutch Hollow Country Club also offers a bent green that is ideal for practicing. They also offer a full line of golf clothing and Pro line golf clubs. If you're looking for the best in training, Dutch Hollow also has you covered, as PGA professionals Bill Galloway and John Lombardo are on hand to help you learn techniques that will enable you to better your game. Both individual and group training sessions are available, and typically range around $40 for a session. Their contact information is bellow:

1839 Benson Rd.
Skaneateles, NY 13152
(315) 784-5052

Lafayette Hills Golf and Country Club

Located close to downtown Syracuse, the Lafayette Hills Golf and Country Club features an 18-hole golf course, as well as a number of other amenities, such as a banquet hall and a pool that make it an ideal place for golfers of every description. The course is 6500 yards long, and the entire length is well-maintained. For those looking for excellent views to go along with their golf, look no further than Lafayette Hills, which offers a number of breathtaking views of Onondaga County, one of the most beautiful areas in Central New York. Lafayette Hills also hosts a number of tournaments throughout the year. Their contact information is below:

4480 Lafayette Road
Jamesville, NY
(315) 469-3296

Clearly, the city of Syracuse its surrounding area have a lot to offer golfers of every stripe. Whether you want professional guidance or breathtaking views, you're sure to find a golf course in Syracuse that meets your needs.

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Thomas grew up in West Virginia, where he earned a B.A. in English, History, and Classics from Marshall University. He went on to earn an M.A. in English (with a Certificate of Advanced Study in Women s and...  View profile

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