Golf Courses by Walter Travis
Walter Travis designed 19 courses across 10 states in the Stymie directory.
Walter J. Travis (January 10, 1862 – July 31, 1927) was an American amateur golfer during the early 1900s. He was also a noted golf journalist and publisher, an innovator in all aspects of golf, a teacher, and golf course architect.
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The hardest, easiest, and longest courses designed by Walter Travis in the Stymie directory, ranked by slope rating and total yardage from scorecard data.
Hardest Walter Travis Courses
Highest Slope RatingEasiest Walter Travis Courses
Lowest Slope (Public/Muni)Longest Walter Travis Courses
Most Yards (Back Tees)GA(2)
NJ(3)
NY(6)
Country Club of Troy
Troy, NY · 18 holes
Orchard Park Country Club
Town of Orchard Park, NY · 18 holes
South Course at Westchester Country Club
Rye, NY · 36 holes
Stafford Country Club
Stafford, NY · 18 holes
West Course at Westchester Country Club
Rye, NY · 36 holes
Yahnundasis Golf Club
Town of New Hartford, NY · 18 holes
VT(2)
Frequently asked about Walter Travis
What is the hardest Walter Travis course?
North Jersey Country Club in Wayne, NJ is the hardest Walter Travis course in the Stymie directory with a maximum slope rating of 151. Slope rating measures difficulty for a bogey golfer relative to a scratch player — 113 is average, 140+ is very difficult.
What is the longest Walter Travis course?
Hollywood Golf Club in Ocean Township, NJ is the longest Walter Travis course at 6,998 yards from the back tees.
What is the easiest Walter Travis course to play?
Among public and municipal Walter Travis courses, Youngstown Country Club in Youngstown, OH has the lowest slope rating at 102. Courses with a slope under 115 are typically considered beginner-friendly.
How many Walter Travis courses have a slope of 140 or higher?
5 Walter Travis courses in the Stymie directory carry a max slope rating of 140 or higher, out of 15 with published scorecard data.
How long is the average Walter Travis course?
Across 15 Walter Travis courses with published scorecards, the average maximum yardage from the back tees is 6,620 yards. The longest plays to 6,998 yards.