Established in 1898, this classic course was designed by architect John van Kleek with his design consultant, the celebrated golfer Walter Hagen, resulting in the quintessential Adirondack course. The course is located on the shores of Lake Placid, with panoramic lake and mountain views, beautifully carved out of the forest which extends from the lake to the foothills.

This 18 hole, par 71 course measures 6,490 yards from the back tees, not long by today's standards, but do not be deceived by mere numbers. The course, cut out of the forest which extends from the lake to the foothills, calls for accuracy and penalizes long hitters who lack control. It is challenging to even the finest players, as shot-making and finesse are essential skills.

There are two signature holes at the Whiteface Club and Resort, the first is the sixth hole, a par 5 dogleg left, with majestic Whiteface Mountain looming in the background. It is a strategically designed hole that unfolds from an elevated tee, and positioning the tee shot is crucial. Leave your driver in the bag in favor of a long iron or wood to reach the fairway below. Two more iron shots to the uphill green should guarantee you par and perhaps even birdie. This is a hole you will want to play more than once as the more you play it, the more it reveals.

The second memorable hole is the par 3 fourteenth measuring 218 yards. It is considered one of the finest and toughest par 3s in the Adirondacks. It requires a fearless drive or long iron to clear a pond and escape the trees lining both sides of the fairway. The strike must also avoid large bunkers that guard the tiered green which is reminiscent of a Roman amphitheater. A par here is to be cherished!

2008 Greens Fees: (all rates are quoted in US dollars)
Pre-season through June 20, 2008: $45
June 21 through Closing: $80 walking, $85 with a cart
Nine Holes:
$25 before June 20;
$45 after June 21 - Closing
Cart: $15pp before June 20, $20pp after June 21
Golf Club Rentals: Available
Golf Lessons: Available; Master PGA Teaching Professional, J. Peter Martin, Jr.; Junior Clinics and Adult Clinics
Mens Slope: 122
Mens Rating: 70.5

Course/Additional Amenities: Fully irrigated in 2005 this historical course is perched on the shores of beautiful Lake Placid offering a challenge on each and every fairway and green. Opened as a 9-hole course in 1895 and later expanded to a full 18-hole by noted architect John Van Kleek, who benefited from the consultation of World Champion Walter Hagen. A beautiful Adirondack style restroom was added in 2005 in the style and workmanship found within the custom luxury homes built throughout the property by the Whiteface Club’s own construction division.

The Whiteface Club & Resort was honored in 2005 being named the #6 course in New York State available for public access. Additionally, it received very high praise and ratings in the fall of 2005 from the noted Zagat review of golf courses. The 2007 NYS Senior Women's Amateur Championship was held at the Whiteface Club and Resort in August 2007.

Reservations for tee times are preferred and proper golf attire required. Soft spikes only. Practice area, two restaurants and cocktail lounge in addition to a course beverage cart.

Season: Mid-May - Mid-October

373 Whiteface Inn Lane
Lake Placid, NY 12946
518-523-2551
E-mail: golf@whitefaceclubresort.com
Website:http://www.whitefaceclubresort.com

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written by: Peter Martin
top photos: Michael Aldridge