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.
