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Hardest Golf Courses in Erie, New York

The 25 most challenging golf courses in Erie, New York, ranked by maximum slope rating. Tee-by-tee yardage, slope, and course rating for every course.

Ranked list of hardest golf courses in Erie

#CourseSlope
1
Crag Burn Golf Club
East Aurora
149
2
East Aurora Country Club
Town of Orchard Park
143
3
Glen Oak Golf Course
Town of Amherst
142
4
Wanakah Country Club
Town of Hamburg
137
5
South Shore Country Club
Town of Hamburg
134
6
Transit Valley Country Club
East Amherst
133
7
Brookfield Country Club
Clarence
132
8
Cloverbank Country Club
Town of Hamburg
132
9Country Club of Buffalo logo
Country Club of Buffalo
Limonsylvania
132
10
Diamond Hawk Golf Course
Town of Cheektowaga
131
11
Fox Valley Country Club
Town of Lancaster
131
12Park Country Club logo
Park Country Club
Town of Amherst
131
13
Harvest Hill Golf Club
Town of Orchard Park
130
14
The Links at Ivy Ridge
Akron
130
15
River Oaks Golf Club
Town of Grand Island
130
16
Springville Country Club
Springville
129
17
Elma Meadows Golf Course
Lancaster
128
18
Sheridan Park Golf Course
Towanda
128
19
Arrowhead Golf Club
Akron
128
20
Holland Hills Country Club
Glenwood
126
21
Orchard Park Country Club
Town of Orchard Park
124
22
Gowanda Country Club
Collins
124
23
Buffalo Tournament Club
Town of Lancaster
122
24
Concord Crest Golf Course
East Concord
121
25
Brighton Park Golf Course
Tonawanda
120

Erie Golf Course Rankings FAQ

What is the hardest golf course in Erie, New York?

Crag Burn Golf Club in East Aurora is currently the hardest golf course in Erie based on slope (slope rating 149).

How many ranked golf courses are in Erie, New York?

59 golf courses in Erie are catalogued in Stymie's directory. This ranking page shows the top 25 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 Erie courses?

Yes. Each course name links to its Stymie page with scorecard, reviews, architect info, and booking options. Set a tee time alert to be notified when availability opens.