LEATHERSTOCKING GOLF COURSE AND PRO SHOP

The rolling hills of central New York provide a stunning backdrop for this 72-par test that demands both precision and course management through its tree-lined fairways and elevated greens. Water comes into play on seven holes, most memorably on the par-3 17th where Otsego Lake creates both beauty and terror for anything pulled left. The layout rewards local knowledge—those generous-looking fairways tighten considerably once you understand how the slopes funnel errant shots into the hardwood forest that frames nearly every hole.