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Hardest Golf Courses in Cattaraugus County, New York

The 5 most challenging golf courses in Cattaraugus County, New York, ranked by maximum slope rating. Tee-by-tee yardage, slope, and course rating for every course.

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Ranked list of hardest golf courses in Cattaraugus County

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1
Holiday Valley Golf Course
Double Black tees · 6,493 yds · Rating 72.8 · Par 70Town of Great Valley
130
2
Bartlett Country Club
Gray tees · 6,156 yds · Rating 75.3 · Par 71 · PrivateOlean
129
3
Birch Run Country Club
Black tees · 5,932 yds · Rating 68.2 · Par 70 · Semi_privateAllegany
128
4
Elkdale Country Club
#1 tees · 6,132 yds · Rating 69.2 · Par 70Town of Little Valley
120
5
Cardinal Hills Golf Course
White tees · 6,109 yds · Rating 69.1 · Par 72Randolph
115

Cattaraugus County Golf Course Rankings FAQ

What is the hardest golf course in Cattaraugus County, New York?

Holiday Valley Golf Course in Town of Great Valley is currently the hardest golf course in Cattaraugus County based on slope (slope rating 130).

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

9 golf courses in Cattaraugus County are cataloged in Stymie's directory. This ranking page shows the top 5 by slope.

How are the rankings calculated?

Rankings use the USGA slope rating from each course's most difficult tee set. Slope measures relative difficulty for a bogey golfer versus a scratch golfer, on a scale from 55 (easiest) to 155 (most challenging). A slope of 113 is average.

Can I book a tee time at these Cattaraugus 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.