Archive for April, 2010

Mendon Golf Club

Posted by Golf Local On April - 27 - 2010
Par
71
Course Rates
$$$
Course Difficulty
Pro
Course Rank
92

Golf Course Features

Country Club of Mendon

Course Type

Private

Pro Shop

Yes

Restaurant/Bar

Yes

Driving Range

Yes

Lessons

Yes

Dress Code

Yes

Length of Course

6,369 yards
Mendon Golf Club
226 Mendon Ionia Rd Honeoye Falls, NY 14472
(585) 624-2820

www.mendongolfclub.com

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Course Info

From the clubhouse to the golf course, Mendon Golf Club  is recognized for the warmth and friendliness of its members, and its commitment to providing excellent service for your personal, family and business needs. Located just minutes from Rochester, surrounding towns and just south of the Town of Mendon, Mendon Golf Club offers numerous conveniences including spacious dining and grill rooms, a fully stocked bar with beverage cart service on the course, men’s and women’s locker rooms, putting and chipping practice areas, driving range and a fully appointed golf shop with PGA professional service. 

Membership at Mendon Golf Club is geared towards singles, juniors and families wanting the “Private” experience without the amenities that put the cost of joining out of reach for many in today’s economy. Their membership package provides an overview of their heritage and facility and delineates membership options. Currently they offer single, family, senior, social, college student, trial and corporate memberships. Mendon Golf Club does not charge an initiation fee or assessments to our members. 

Best Features

Some of Mendon Golf Clubs best features include: 

  • One of the most attracted courses in the area
  • Computerized state-of-the-art irrigation system which guarantees plush fairways and greens
  • Large practice facility, two practice putting greens and practice bunker
  • Newly remodeled locker rooms
  • The Founders Room is available to the public  for your bridal shower, corporate lunch or birthday celebration

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Cobblestone Creek Country Club

Posted by Golf Local On April - 27 - 2010
Par
72
Course Rates
$$$
Course Difficulty
Pro
Course Rank
94

Golf Course Features

Cobblestone Creek Country Club

Course Type

Private

Pro Shop

Yes

Restaurant/Bar

Yes

Driving Range

Yes

Lessons

Yes

Dress Code

Yes

Length of Course

6,042 yards
Cobblestone Creek Country Club
100 Cobblecreek Rd Victor, NY 14564
(585) 924-6464
www.cobblestonecreekcc.com

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Course Info

Cobblestone Creek Country Club was founded in Victor, New York in 1991. This beautiful golf & country club, along with the surrounding community, sits on 412 spectacularly scenic acres that include upland meadows, meandering creeks, three ponds, and mature woodlands. The course ranges in length to just under 5,000 yards from the Red tees to almost 7,000 yards from the Black tees. Five sets of tees in total give every level of player the ability to enjoy the experience and challenge their shotmaking skills.

Best Features

Some of Cobblestone Creek Country Clubs best features include:

  • A highly-maintained 18-hole championship golf course and practice facilities
  • Consists of a pool, tennis courts and spacious grounds
  • Freshly prepared meals are available in the formal dining rooms, the cozy pub, or the casual Cobblestone Grille

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Caledonia Country Club

Posted by Golf Local On April - 27 - 2010
Par
72
Course Rates
$$$
Course Difficulty
Pro
Course Rank
93

Golf Course Features

Caledonia Country Club

Course Type

Private

Pro Shop

Yes

Restaurant/Bar

Yes

Driving Range

Yes

Lessons

Yes

Dress Code

Yes

Length of Course

6,193 yards
Caledonia Country Club
Park Place Caledonia, NY 14423
(585) 538-9956

www.caledoniacc.com

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Course Info

Designed by Bob Weitzel, the Caledonia golf course opened in 1963 located in Caledonia, New York features the course is an 18-hole, 6200-yard from the whites and 6500-yard from the blues, Par-72 test that features fully watered and manicured fairways, lightning-fast greens, and a scenic layout centered around Malloch’s Hill, the legendary rise that overlooks the course. Caledonia Country Club offers a competitive course that will challenge even the most experienced golfer.

Best Features

Some of Caledonia Country Clubs best features include:

  • Family memberships are only $1500
  • Course is always in excellent shape
  • One of the top pro shops in the Rochester area
  • Banquet facility available 7 days a week

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Robinson Driving Range

Posted by Golf Local On April - 23 - 2010
Driving
Yes
Putting
N/A
Sandtraps
N/A
Course Rank
80

Practice Facility Features

Photo Coming Soon

Type

Practice Facility

Pro Shop

No

Restaurant/Bar

No

Miniature Golf

No

Lessons

Yes

Dress Code

No
   
Robinson Driving Range
7810 Buffalo Road Bergen, NY 14416
(585) 494-0120

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Facility Info

No information available.

Best Features

Some of Robinson Driving Ranges best features include:

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Drawbacks

Some of Robinson Driving Ranges drawbacks include:

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Links at Black Creek

Posted by Golf Local On April - 23 - 2010
Driving
Yes
Putting
Yes
Sandtraps
Yes
Course Rank
85

Practice Facility Features

Photo Coming Soon

Type

Practice Facility

Pro Shop

No

Restaurant/Bar

No

Miniature Golf

Yes

Lessons

Yes

Dress Code

No
   
Links at Black Creek
420 Ballantyne Rd. Rochester, NY14623
(585) 889-2000

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Facility Info

Located in Chili, NY, the Links at Black Creek is one of the few practice facilities on the Westside of Rochester. They offer a 300 plus yard driving range, a large putting green, and a sand bunker to hit out of.  The Links at Black Creek has an ice cream palor and outdoor seating.

Best Features

Some of Links at Black Creeks best features include:

  • Grass and mat tees areas
  • Large putting green
  • Private and group lessons

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Doug Miller Family Sports Park

Posted by Golf Local On April - 23 - 2010
Driving
Yes
Putting
Yes
Grass Sandtraps
Yes
Course Rank
93

Practice Facility Features

Doug Miller Sports Dome

Type

Practice Facility

Pro Shop

Yes

Restaurant/Bar

Yes

Putting Green

Yes

Lessons

Yes

Dress Code

No
   
Doug Miller Family Sports Park
4618 Ridge Rd W. Spencerport, NY 14459
(585) 352-5300

Website

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Facility Info

Doug Miller Family Sports Park’s Indoor driving range is the only one in the Rochester area and serves as the premier training facility for all golfers. The golf weather in Rochester is only good for about 6 months so extend it by practicing  indoors and shave strokes off your score. Their 78,000 square foot dome gives you an ideal golf environment for the novice golfer as well as the low handicapper.

Read the article about the Rochester Golf Academy.

Best Features

Some of Doug Miller Family Sports Park’s best features include:

  • Weather is never a problem
  • Offers a golf simulator
  • Teaching pro on site with access to state of the art technology to help fit your swing
  • Indoor short game area – allows for putting, grass bunker play and short chip shots 

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Big Oak Driving Range

Posted by Golf Local On April - 23 - 2010
Driving
Yes
Putting
No
Sandtraps
No
Course Rank
95

Practice Facility Features

Big Oak Driving Range

Type

Practice Facility

Pro Shop

Yes

Restaurant/Bar

No

Miniature Golf

No

Lessons

Yes

Dress Code

No
   
Big Oak Driving Range
441 N. Washington St E. Rochester, NY 14445
(585) 586-0614
www.bigoak.com

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Facility Info

For 40 years, Big Oak Driving Range and Golf Shop has been the place to go to work on your game and find the latest innovations in golf equipment, clothing and accessories. Through their dedication to products and service, Big Oak has become the standard by which all others are measured. Their success is achieved only because of our experienced and knowledgeable staff.

Best Features

Some of Big Oak Driving Ranges best features include:

  • Open all year long
  • Hit off turf or mats in thier lighted, covered range
  • Pro shop offers golf equipment from the top manufacturers
  • Offers private and junior lessons
  • Test out different clubs at “Demo Days”

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Auburn Creek Golf Center

Posted by Golf Local On April - 23 - 2010
Driving
Yes
Putting
Yes
Sandtraps
Yes
Rank
92

Practice Facility Features

Auburn Creek Golf Center

Type

Practice Facility

Pro Shop

No

Restaurant/Bar

No

Miniature Golf

Yes

Lessons

Yes

Dress Code

No
   
Auburn Creek Golf Center
7731 Victor-Mendon Rd. Victor, NY 14564
(585) 924-7570
www.auburncreekgolf.com

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Facility Info

Located in Victor, NY, approximately 3 miles south of EastView Mall. This facility features a 300-yard range, completely surrounded by trees and wildlife. Here you will find a relaxed atmosphere and a family-friendly staff.

They offer matted and grass tees, covered and heated hitting stalls, night lighting, and five target greens framed with sand bunkers. They also have a 3000 ft-sq putting green and a 1500 ft-sq chipping green with sand bunker.

Auburn Creek Golf Center offers a full complement of instructional programs for adults, including private and group lessons, and FREE lesson clinics. Gift Certificates are available in any denomination.

Best Features

Some of Auburn Creek Golf Centers best features include:

  • Grass tees area with covered and heated hitting stalls
  • Five target greens framed with sand bunkers
  • Youth golf camps for youth aged 7 – 16
  • Minature golf course
  • Relaxed atmosphere with a family-friendly staff

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Golf Videos – Chipping Tips & Techniques

Posted by Golf Local On April - 18 - 2010

Golf Tips Magazine-Consistent Chipping

Golf Tip: The Basic Pitch; Hank Haney

The Mel Factor Sand Wedge by Simon Golf with Brian Symonds

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Golf Videos -Driving Tips & Techniques

Posted by Golf Local On April - 18 - 2010

Golf Tips: The Driver – How to hit it long

David Leadbetter Longer Drive Golf Tip

Golf Long Game Lesson – More Powerful Driving

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