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Ithaca sits in the heart of the Finger Lakes, where the terrain is anything but flat — glacially carved gorges, rolling hills, and dramatic elevation changes define the landscape in every direction. That topography tends to work its way into the golf courses here, and Hillendale is no exception. The layout plays through a setting that reflects the region's characteristic contours, rewarding players who learn to work the slopes rather than fight them.
As a par 70, Hillendale leans shorter than a traditional championship layout, likely featuring multiple par 3s or a reduction in the longer two-shotters — the kind of design that puts a premium on accuracy and shot-making over raw distance. That format tends to suit the everyday player while still asking genuine questions of the better golfer.
Ithaca's golf scene is anchored by Cornell University, whose on-campus course carries its own prestige, but the area supports a solid collection of local clubs. Hillendale occupies the accessible, community-rooted end of that spectrum — the sort of place where regulars know the greens by feel and visitors leave pleasantly surprised.
| Tee | Yards | Rating | Slope | Par |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue · men | 5,925 | 68.9 | 121 | 70 |
| White · men | 5,632 | 67.4 | 120 | 70 |
| White/Yellow Combo · men | 5,320 | 65.7 | 116 | 70 |
| Yellow · men | 5,021 | 64.4 | 111 | 70 |
| Yelow/Red Combo · men | 4,932 | 63.9 | 111 | 70 |
| Red · men | 4,824 | 63.6 | 110 | 70 |
| Red · women | 4,824 | 67.5 | 110 | 72 |
| Red/Green Combo · women | 3,959 | 62.5 | 99 | 72 |
| Green · women | 3,355 | 59.5 | 91 | 72 |
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