What is the course like?:
The course was built in 1982. This resort has two regulation eighteen hole courses, and it gets a majority of its business from corporate outings and visits. Both courses feature hard-to-read greens and hilly fairways. About eighty percent of the tees and greens on both courses are elevated. The courses are located on an island. The Blue Course has more trees than the Gold Course. However, the houses lining the Gold Course add to the difficulty. The Gold Course has more water hazards and wider fairways than the Blue Course. Water hazards (ponds) come into play on ten holes on the Golf Course. The greens on the Gold Course are fast and undulating. This facility's driving range playes to 150 yards and only irons are allowed. Shangri-La accepts tee times one day in advance for the public, and two weeks for members and resort guests. Donald Sechrest designed the course. Shangri-La Resort has 36 holes. The course includes waterhazards. And has 41-50 sandbunkers.
Grasses:
Green Grass: Bent Grass
Fairway Grass: Bermuda Grass
Fees are around $60 - $90.
Rating:
We rate this course 4 stars out of 5.
Contact information for Shangri-La Resort:
57401 E Hwy 125
74331 Afton, New York
Delaware county.
Phone: 918-257-4204
How is the course?:
The course was built in 1964. This course is extremely picturesque, offering views of the local mountains. The fairways are open, and the terrain is rolling. Water hazards (three lakes) come into play on six holes. Graden Decker designed the course. Afton Golf Club has 18 holes. The course includes waterhazards. And has 1-10 sandbunkers.
Grasses:
Green Grass: Bent Grass
Fairway Grass: Winter Rye
Fees are around $30 - $60.
Rating:
We give this course 3 stars out of 5.
Contact information for Afton Golf Club:
Afton Lake Rd
13730 Afton, New York
Chenango county.
Phone: 607-639-2454
Course description:
The course opened in 1920. This extremely hilly course features many trees and sand bunkers that can alter your shots. The fairways are open, and the greens are fast. The signature hole is #8, a 136-yard, par 3, requiring a tee shot over water to the green. The course offers an assortment of outstanding views. Pete Lang designed the course. This course has 18 holes. The course includes waterhazards. And has 41-50 sandbunkers.
Grasses:
Green Grass: Bent Grass
Fairway Grass: Bluegrass
Fees are in the range $30 - $60.
Our opinion:
This course gets 2 stars out of 5.
Contact information for Swannanoa Country Club:
Rural Route 1
22920 Afton, New York
Nelson county.
Phone: 540-943-8864
Course description:
This course has great views because it was built against the mountains. Many of the fairways are tree lined, and there is a lake that comes into play on two holes. The greens vary in size and a couple of them are elevated. The fairways are typically hilly, but there are some with level lies. For additional information call the pro shop at (307) 885-3338 or visit the club online at www.vallivu.com. The course includes waterhazards. And has 11-20 sandbunkers.
Grasses:
Green Grass: Bent Grass
Fairway Grass: Bent Grass
Fees are in the range $30 - $60.
Our rating:
This course gets 4 stars out of 5.
Contact information for Valli Vu:
Hwy 89
83110 Afton, New York
Lincoln county.
Phone: 307-885-3338
What is the course like?:
The course was built in 1985. The signature hole and the most difficult hole on this course is #8, a 150-yard, par 3, with an elevated tee box 120 feet above the green and requiring a shot over a lake. Brent Wadsworth designed the course. The course includes waterhazards. And has 31-40 sandbunkers.
Grasses:
Green Grass: Bent Grass
Fairway Grass: Bermuda Grass
Fees are around $60 - $90.
Rating:
We give this course 4 stars out of 5.
Contact information for Coves Golf Club, The:
Route 2
74331 Afton, New York
Delaware county.
Phone: 918-782-3220
Course description:
The course was built in 1972. This hilly course has water hazards coming into play on two holes. This course does not open until noon on Mondays. Lakeshore Golf & Country Club has 9 holes. The course includes waterhazards. And has 1-10 sandbunkers.
Grasses:
Green Grass: Bent Grass
Fairway Grass: Bluegrass
Fees are in the range $30 - $60.
Rating:
We rate this course 3 stars out of 5.
Contact information for Lakeshore Golf & Country Club:
Old Hwy 34 W
50830 Afton, New York
Union county.
Phone: 515-347-5221