Golf in Cortland County, NY
Golf Digest noticed - so should you
Tee it up in the heart of Central New York, in a place Golf Digest named one of the “Best Little Golf Towns” in the USA (2025). Here, rolling fairways, scenic hillsides, and fresh mountain air make for memorable rounds whether you’re a scratch golfer, a casual player, or just here for the mini-golf bragging rights.
From championship-level courses to family-friendly mini golf and laid-back disc golf parks, Cortland County’s golf scene is an easy win for every kind of player.
Golf for Every Kind of Player
Not sure where to start? These are the easy picks - classic courses, low-stress drives, and one very convenient way to turn a tee time into a weekend.
Play More Than One Course
Cortland County makes it easy to stack rounds: five 18-hole public courses are within about a half-hour drive of one another, so you can mix it up without burning the day in the car.
Disc Golf with a View
Disc golf counts as golf (we’ll stand by that). If you like your rounds with a little hiking built in, add Hope Lake Disc Golf Course at Greek Peak Mountain Resort to your trip - great scenery, fun lines and a solid excuse to keep score like it’s serious.
Mini Golf Counts
Sometimes you want 18 holes. Sometimes you want bragging rights and a scoreboard photo. Mini golf is a solid addition to any trip, especially with kids or groups.
Stay Where You Play
Elm Tree Lodging
Want to roll from coffee to first tee without a commute? Elm Tree’s newly renovated Farmhouse has two on-site short-term rental units. Both include a full kitchen and Wi-Fi, and there are stay-and-play packages that bundle golf and cart rental.
Keep Your Golf Game Going Year-Round
Rain day? Snow day? Just not ready to put the clubs away?
Head to Sun Dog Downtown Clubhouse on Main Street in Cortland, where three Trackman iO golf simulator bays let you play famous courses from around the world without checking the forecast first. Serious golfers can work on their game, while families and friends can jump into a round, games or challenges without taking things quite so seriously.
And because this is a clubhouse in the fullest sense, you can order food and drinks right to your bay, then stick around for dinner, cocktails or live music.
