Leatherstocking Golf Course, The

Detailed description of Leatherstocking Golf Course, The

Leatherstocking Golf Course, The, is a Resort, 18 hole golf course located in Cooperstown, New York.

Leatherstocking golf course first opened for play in 1909. The par-72 course was designed by Devereaux Emmet and has been redesigned / restored by Robert E. Cupp

Leatherstocking golf course sits in a valley under heavily forested hills and alongside the western shore of Lake Otsego. The course is elevated above the level of the lake, providing great water views. Leatherstocking features deep sand bunkers guarding the greens and numerous water hazards.

This old traditional-style course has narrow fairways. All the greens are small, fast, well bunkered, and elevated. Some say they saved the best holes for last. #16 requires a good drive from the elevated tee so you can get over the water in front of the green. #17 is a sweet little par 3, you have to carry the water to a skinny green. The 18th green ends your round right in front of the hotel and Hawk Eye grill. Hole #18, is a 505-yard, par 5, has an island tee box and requires a tee shot that must carry at least 120 yards to clear the water.

Back Tees: 6,416 yards, course rating 70.8, slope rating 135.

Middle Tees: 6,056 yards

Forward Tees: 5,178 yards