Lowest Slope (Public)

Easiest Golf Courses in Tompkins County, New York

The 4 most beginner-friendly public golf courses in Tompkins County, New York, ranked by the lowest slope rating from each course's men's tees. Ideal for high-handicap golfers and new players.

How this ranking is built

Slope rating measures how much harder a course plays for a bogey golfer than for a scratch golfer. Each course is ranked by the lowest slope rating above 55 from its men's tees. Women's ratings are used only where a course publishes no men's rating. Where a course has both, its 18-hole rating is used rather than a nine-hole one. 4 of the 6 public and municipal golf courses listed in Tompkins County, New York have a slope rating on file, taken from each course's published scorecard.

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Ranked list of easiest golf courses in Tompkins County

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1
Hillendale Golf Course
Yellow tees · 5,021 yds · Rating 64.4 · Par 70Town of Enfield
111
2
Trumansburg Golf Club
Gold tees · 5,294 yds · Rating 65.7 · Par 72Trumansburg
113
3
Robert Trent Jones Golf Course
Green tees · 5,174 yds · Rating 66.4 · Par 72Town of Ithaca
117
4
Newman Municipal Golf Course
Yellow/Yellow tees · 5,760 yds · Rating 68.4 · Par 72Ithaca
118

Tompkins County Golf Course Rankings FAQ

What is the easiest golf course in Tompkins County, New York?

Hillendale Golf Course in Town of Enfield is currently the easiest golf course in Tompkins County based on slope (slope rating 111).

How many ranked golf courses are in Tompkins County, New York?

9 golf courses in Tompkins County are cataloged in Stymie's directory. This ranking page shows the top 4 by slope.

How are the rankings calculated?

Rankings use the lowest USGA slope rating above 55 from each course's men's tees. Women's ratings are used only where a course publishes no men's rating. Where a course has both, its 18-hole rating is used rather than a nine-hole one. Only public and municipal courses are included to ensure access. Slope ranges from 55 to 155 with 113 as average; lower is more forgiving.

Can I book a tee time at these Tompkins County courses?

Each course name links to its Stymie page with scorecard data where available, architect info, and official contact details. Stymie does not currently book tee times or show live availability, and tee-time alerts are in development.