Elm Tree Golf Course

Enjoy a hidden gem of New York golf with today’s feature: $15 for 18 Holes with Cart and Range Balls at Elm Tree Golf Course in Cortland near Ithaca ($40 Value. Expires September 1, 2018!)

Many golfers know that Upstate New York is one of the best places in the Eastern United States to play golf, but what many miss out on is the opportunity to take advantage of the true hidden gem of the Empire State: the Southern Tier. With today’s feature course, Elm Tree Golf Course in the Crown City of Cortland, you’ll have the opportunity to test your game against the area’s best and most enjoyable layout. So what are you waiting for?

Opened in the mid-sixties and playing a comfortable 6,251 yards from the back set of tees, Elm Tree Golf Course perfectly mixes a variety of challenges and playable stretches to present each golfer who comes to visit with a one-of-a-kind layout. The Alden Jones-designed course takes full advantage of the lush New York landscape, using the natural rolling hills and diverse ecology of the countryside to frame a layout that will truly test every club in your bag.

From the first hole (a par-4 dogleg left that stretches over 400 yards) to the course’s final challenge (a tricky par-3 that has been known to make or break rounds), each hole at Elm Tree must be carefully considered before teeing off. That’s because built into the 66.7/117-rated course are a variety of hidden challenges that are designed to keep you from mastering the layout and going low with your score on the day.

The biggest foe to watch out for? The greens. These legendary putting surfaces are at full maturity which accentuates their twists and turns and takes their speed to another level. Regardless of how you’re playing off of the tees or fairways, be sure to bring your “A” game to the greens – you’re going to need it.