The Golf Club at Blue Heron Hills

Tucked into the scenic landscape of Macedon, New York, Blue Heron Hills Golf Club stands as one of the most respected public golf destinations in the region. With a layout shaped by the minds of Pete Craig and Dick Bator, and retooled by Jack Nicklaus, the course offers a uniquely strategic challenge that continues to attract both competitive and casual players.

The course now features nine holes consisting of the original back nine. This streamlined routing delivers nine distinct holes that maintain the course’s legacy of championship golf. With no parallel fairways and a commitment to top-tier conditioning, Blue Heron rewards accuracy, smart decision-making, and the ability to shape shots around a thoughtfully designed landscape.

Since opening in 1987, Blue Heron has welcomed legends like Jack Nicklaus, Greg Norman, and Arnold Palmer through the Hillside Skins Challenge, solidifying its place in local and national golf history. Today, it invites a new generation of players to experience that same sense of excellence, bolstered by a welcoming atmosphere and public accessibility just minutes east of Rochester.

Beyond the course, the Tavern at Windward Lake offers a year-round hangout with casual dining, a full bar, and views of the course, perfect for post-round recaps or standalone visits. For players looking to improve, personalized instruction is available from the club’s teaching professionals—whether you’re working on fundamentals or fine-tuning a competitive edge.