Golf Local, Rochester

Over the last few years many golf courses have come and gone, left for dead or just not maintained the way they should have been. Luckily for us new owners have stepped in and help to rejuvenate the golfing industry in the Rochester area. We now have another success story of a golf course making a comeback – Timber Ridge Golf Club in Brockport.

Timber Ridge Golf Club was recently purchase in 2011 and the new owners are bringing this course back to life. They have begun an extensive fertilization program to help green up the fairways and greens that were once neglected. The new drainage systems have help to battle all the rains we have experienced this spring. Each hole now has brand new signage with accurate yardage and a diagram of the layout of the hole.

We spoke with the new head PGA pro at Timber Ridge Tom Mulka and asked him what the biggest challenge he has faced so far was. Tom indicated that in the past potential customers would drive right by the course because it just didn’t look open. Play was down and the course was not maintained the proper way. In the past it was cash only and you couldn’t get a cart after 5pm. Well that has all changed. Timber Ridge is now taking tee times from 7am – 7pm and allowing carts out during those hours. They now take credit and debit cards and have an ATM right in the clubhouse.

Timber Ridge ownership has renovated the clubhouse and the parking lot as well. They have a fully paved parking lot with ample spaces available. They have added a new bar and grill along with an outdoor patio that now can seat up to 80 people. This is a great venue for tournaments, corporate outings or just to kick back on a nice summer day.

For the 2011 season Timber Ridge Golf Club will not be offering leagues. We were very excited to hear this. This now allows anyone to go out there and not worry they can’t play due to leagues Monday – Friday. Not many courses can’t offer open play and we feel the casual golfer will appreciate that. Starting in late June Timber Ridge Golf Club will also start Junior and Ladies clinics ran by head pro Tom Mulka.

Other improvements and changes include:

• 46 New Electric Golf Carts
• A Full Service Pro Shop
• Brand New Golf Balls at the Updated Driving Range
• Crushed Stone Cart Paths
• New Website

For only $20 with cart on the weekdays and $25 with cart on the weekends, Timber Ridge Golf Club is a course you may want to add to your play list in 2011. They also participate on the GolfLocal Discount Card saving you even more money.

Do you find yourself playing the same golf courses week in and week out? Is it time to change your normal routine and experience a new and exciting challenge?  If so, do yourself a favor and take the short drive out to Terry Hills Golf Course in Batavia, N.Y.

Excellent Course Conditions

This family owned and operated 27 hole golf course offers an excellent layout with many challenging and scenic holes.  The condition of Terry Hills is unmatched – even with the extreme temperatures and lack of rain this golf season. With plush fairways and greens that are some of the best in the area, you will not be disappointed.  During the early rains this season, Terry Hills was one of the few courses that allowed riding carts out on the course.  Their drainage system truly passed the test that Mother Nature threw at them.

Enjoyable Golf Course Experience

If what you most enjoy when visiting a golf course is the overall experience, then Terry Hills Golf Club is definitely for you. The friendly staff treats each person that visits as if they are family. All staff members are required to wear a polo shirt with the Terry Hills logo stitched on the chest. There is no confusion when it comes to who works at the course.

When you pull up the driveway, you are overwhelmed with the newly renovated banquet facility and restaurant. The dining area with lounge can seat up to 200 people, an ideal location for a wedding or large gathering, while the covered outdoor patio overlooking the first tee can seat an additional 75 people – a great place to enjoy a drink after your round of golf.

Gorgeous Signature Par 3

Their signature 14th hole is a par 3 that plays 123 yards from the white. This hole can be very intimidating due to the water that surrounds 90 percent of the green. You have the option to play it safe by hitting on to the short landing area and then chipping up from there, but why not just go for it?

Competitive Rates

Terry Hills offers some of the most competitive rates around. You can enjoy 18 holes with a cart for only $37 during the week.  Join their email club and receive specials deals as low as $30 on the weekends. Golfers also enjoy discounts on breakfast and lunch buffets when they purchase a round.

Terry Hills is Ideal for your Next Golf Tournament

Terry Hills offers a separate area designated for tournaments or large gathering, such as family reunions. Their covered facility is ideal for BBQs or cook-outs and can handle more than 200 golfers at one time. To request more information on group outings at Terry Hills Golf Course & Banquet Facility, call the Pro, Casey Brown at 585.343-0860 ext. 13 or email, caseybrown@terryhills.com.

With the excellent conditions, competitive prices, family atmosphere and overall experience, there is no doubt you will consider Terry Hills to be a “must play” golf course. Don’t just take our word for it, take the short drive out to Batavia, N.Y. today to see for yourself.

Photos of Terry Hills Golf Course

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We here at GolfLocal.com believe that there are some key reasons why us golfers enjoy going back to a golf course – those are quality of the course, value and the customer experience. If you have ever had a great customer experience you more than likely would revisit that course again.

That customer experience or service is the foundation of private courses like Augusta National and Trump National. Imagine how Donald Trump is treated at any of his golf courses. Now what if our public courses showed that level of service?

So for the month of August, we are looking for the golf course (private or public) that has provided the best service and experience.

Please leave your comments and reviews below and let us know either way if you saw great service from the courses you have played. We will even send all those that leave a comment a special gift.

The first 15 people to write a review about an experience this month will receive a Free Golf Local Discount Card.