| | Stafford New York Golf Courses
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| Stafford Country Club -- A Walter Travis gem |
| Review by: Ed Homsey |
Walter Travis was at his best in his layout of the Stafford CC course. In his routing of the layout, he made maximum use of the rolling terrain. The course sustains the interest of golfers at all skill levels. The small greens are a challenge to hit in regulation, with the original Travis greens requiring a high degree of accuracy and a keen eye for the subtle, and not so subtle breaks. Many of the original Travis bunkers have been restored, increasing the demand for accuracy from the tee as well as shots to the green. Travis once said, "My courses always look easier than they are." Stafford has lulled many golfers into that initial perception. One never tires of trying to understand, and master its subtle and intriguing challenges. |
| From Rochester, NY |
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| Chenango Valley State Golf Course -- I Love This Course |
| Review by: Spring Creek |
I have played this course for 40 years. It was one of the first I ever played. But even though I moved away from the area 25 years ago, I still play it whenever I can. Deer and turkey are not uncommon sights as you play this course that was cut out of a forest.
The course has just the right combination of difficult holes. Number 4, a par 5, is one of the most difficult holes I have ever played. Truly a nasty brute. Number 8; at 85 yards is probably the shortest par 3 I have ever played on a legitimate golf course. However, it is not all that easy to par because of the severely sloping green.
In my opinion Chenango Valley is a joy to play and for the money you will not get a better value anywhere.
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| From Boston, MA |
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