The Lake Placid Club has three spectacular courses. The par 70, 6,156 yard Mountain Course, rated 4-Stars by Golf Digest in the summer of 2006, features breathtaking views of the Adirondacks starting with the first hole located high atop a hill beside the new Adirondack-style lodge designed by Bill Zmistowski who also designed a few of Jack Nicklaus' clubhouses. The setting is unsurpassed for its views of New York's highest peaks, Mt. Marcy and Mt. Colden. Although sheer beauty does not make a great hole, it surely enters the equation on this 368-yard, par 4, first hole.

The par 4s offer some of the more demanding holes on the course whereas the tenth hole, a par 5, was one of Jack Nicklaus' favorites when he toured the course. It is 502 yards of cascading fairway, tightly lined on the right by woods with the green resting in a lush area under the watchful eye of Whiteface Mountain.

The lower 18 holes, known as the Links Course, at 7,006 yards with a par of 71 will challenge and delight golfers at all levels. The course is longer and flatter than the Mountain Course and boasts large undulating greens, native fescue and bunker-laden fairways.

The Links Course, also rated 4-Stars by Golf Digest in the summer of 2006, is a Scottish-style golf course at its best, set in the spectacular scenery of the Adirondack Mountains. The fifth hole, a par 5, might well be in Scotland, with two mounds to be carried on the fairway, but a fair green as compensation. One golf writer went to so far as to say in Golf Digest's "Places to Play" that the Links Course at the Club was like playing golf in Scotland without airfare.

In 2002, Graham Cooke, a golf architect with projects throughout the world, made some changes to the course while at the same time maintaining the integrity of Dunn's original design. Cooke supplemented the course with new tee locations for both men and women, and also added length, profile and depth to a number of holes while at the same time insuring its rich heritage.

The 15th hole now boasts over 600 yards in length and if the wind is blowing, driver, number three wood, is not uncommon. The course has five testing par 3 holes and four formidable finishing holes including the 18th - a signature hole that is deceptively long with a small green which makes for a tough but truly great hole.

The Lake Placid Club's third course, known as The Executive or Pristine Nine, winds up the trio of courses. It is a wonderful course for sharpening your short iron game. It is also an excellent course for the beginning golfer with seven par 3s ranging from 90-200 yards in length and two par 4s over 260 yards.





Greens Fees 2008:
Mountain Course:
Pre-Season: $30 (US)
Regular Season - $35 (US)
Links Course (*includes cart, golfers may ride or walk for the same price):
Pre-Season - $62* (US)
Regular Season - $75* (US)
Pristine Nine:
Pre-Season - $20 (US)
Regular Season - $25 (US)

(All rates below are in US $)
Cart: $18/person
Golf Club Rentals: $15/round regular; $35/round Callaway
Golf Lessons: $35/ 1/2 hour; Children's & Women's programs
Range Balls: $5
Mens Slope: Links - 138; Mountain 127
Mens Rating: Links - 73.6; Mountain - 71.6
Womens Slope: Links - 125; Mountain 122
Womens Rating: Links - 71; Mountain - 69

Course/Additional Amenities:
Enjoy 45 holes of historic and scenic golf. The Mountain Course is redesigned by Alistair Mackenzie, designer of the Augusta National, "Home of the Masters". Scottish Links style golf at its best with bunker-laden fairways, native fescue and undulating greens. Fully irrigated course.

Reservations for tee times and proper golf attire required. Soft spikes on all courses. Practice and Driving Range, Golf House Restaurant and Cocktail Lounge on course. Pro Shop, PGA Professional on staff. No coolers, no pets please. Corporate and Stay and Play Packages.

Season: May - November

88 Morningside Drive
Lake Placid, NY 12946
Tee Times:
518-523-4460
E-mail: golf@lakeplacidcp.com
Website:http://www.lakeplacidcp.com/golf.html

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written by: Peter Martin
top photos: Michael Aldridge