We understand that many of you reading this will be golfers who reside in the Western New York area, and with that in mind, we want to break down many of the different courses that are here and where you might be able to find your best chance to become a great player.

At Woods to Wedges, we understand how big of a deal this is for any kind of golfer, whether they are more casual to the sport, serious about wanting to become a pro, or, depending on your financial situation, that could also be a factor. 

5 Great Golf Courses Around Williamsville, NY

There are 5 great golf courses around the Williamsville area of WNY, and we will break down what makes them great and unique, and how much it costs to play. 

Audubon Golf Course

You can make a reservation for $19.00 – $42.00. 18 holes (cart included) is $42, the online rate for 9 holes (cart included) is $30, the walking rate for 18 holes is $26, and the online rate for 9 holes (walking) is $19.

They also have weekday and weekend rates. Monday – Friday: Save $6 on 18 holes and $3 on 9 holes with a Resident Advantage Card. With that card, from open to 4pm, you can get $20 for a walk/$36 for a ride. From 4pm to close time is $15 for a walk/$31 for a ride. 9 holes is $16 for a walk/$27 for a ride.

Weekend golf rates are for Saturday, Sunday & Holidays and also let you save $6 on 18 holes and $3 on 9 holes with a Resident Advantage Card. With the card, from open to 4pm, you can get $25 for a walk/$41 for a ride. 4pm to close time is $19 for a walk/$35 for a ride. 9 holes is $18 for a walk/$29 for a ride.

Cart Fees are inclusive of tax and are $16 for 18 holes and $11 for twilight and 9 holes.

The course also has a tee time policy and a policy for disabled golfers. You can cancel a reservation within 24 hours without being charged. Disabled golfers get their own golf cart called the SoloRider Single Rider Adaptive Golf Cart, which will help them have the best experience.

The course itself is fairly straightforward with its design for each hole and with nothing too complex, making it perfect for a casual player. They offer many other player-friendly aspects like golf lessons, annual passes, an official phone app, a store, leagues, and tournaments. 

It’s a great public course, and they even have a Par 3 version right across the road that can be used for beginners who are looking for a place to start. 

More Info on the Course – Audubon

Transit Valley Country Club

Given that they are a country club, there are membership requirements to play golf. A Recreational Membership allows very limited golf privileges, and a Golf Membership gives you full privileges on many golf-related activities and customs. Practice facility, golf simulators, and even a junior golf program.

There are different tiers to it as well: Resident (40 +), Intermediate Level 1A (Ages 37 to 39), Intermediate Level 1B (Ages 35 and 36), Intermediate Level 2 (Ages 30 to 34), and Intermediate Level 3 (Ages 18 to 29). “Scholar Member” is for any person who is a high school student and is a current member of their high school golf team.

They have several golf pros who run the shop and can assist you with anything, including giving you private golf lessons. The course layout, like Audubon, is also simple and not too difficult to understand.

More Info on the Club – Transit Valley

Glen Oak Golf Club

Glen Oak is another public course that offers a similar style of rates, akin to Audubon. The online rate for 18 holes (with cart) is $51.03, and the prepaid online rate is $43. The walking rate for 18 holes is $40, and the prepaid walking rate is $32. For 9 holes, the rate with a cart is $36.44, and walking is $30.

The course has some cool features, such as full full-service golf shop, GPS-equipped golf carts, gift cards and passes, a PGA tour on hand for lessons, adult clinic classes, youth golf opportunities, club fittings, and so much more.

The course itself has a large practice area with a natural grass practice tee and a large practice green with putting and chipping areas​. It was also rated 4.5 stars by Golf Digest, one of the biggest golf magazines in the world. A more uniquely designed course than both Audubon and Transit Valley, in a comparison.

More Info on the Course – Glen Oak

Diamond Hawk Golf Course

Another public club experience that, as it is said on their website, is minutes from anywhere in Western New York. The course itself is well described on their website, featuring direction changes and doglegs (a sharp bend), tree-lined winding designs, and even SOD bunkers meaning it has an inverted layer of thick-cut sod wrapped along the edges and it helps with good contact. Like Audubon and Transit Valley the holes are simple in design and not too complicated.

Another cool aspect of the course that will make hardcore fans of golf happy is its 100% sand laid greens. Utilizing this sand allows the greens to drain better and offers better conditions for putting. They use a turf called Bentgrass, which is also used on courses such as Augusta National, home of the Masters tournament. It allows balls to roll easily, with less resistance, for smooth, fast play. One of the best course layouts in the Western New York area.

Diamond Hawk follows an interesting rate system and of course, is based on reservations: 

Weekdays (Monday through Thursday) – The regular rate for 18 holes is $63, and 9 holes is $44. For people who are seniors, first responders, military, or Town of Cheektowaga residents showing ID, it is $59 and $39.

Weekends (Fri-Sun) & Holiday – $68 for 18 holes, $63 for 9 holes, and for the ID showing, it is $47 and $43.

Twilight Rates – After 3:00 pm Friday to Sunday, only offer 18 holes for $53 and $49 for showing ID.

More Info on the Club – Diamond Hawk

Grover Cleveland Golf Course

The final course is the Grover Cleveland Golf Course. One of the most historically relevant courses to the Western New York area. It used to be the original Country Club of Buffalo when it first started, and it is the only public golf course in North America to be designed by two of the most famous Golf Architects of the early 20th century. The history around it is rich, and the course itself is well-liked for that reason. 

The design of the course has changed a little over the years as there is now an added automated water system, and also, they restored a fescue rough type of grass that makes the course look like the ones of old times when golf first started. The same goes for the bunkers as well, with how they are fitted. A course that can appeal to all golfers, no matter their age.

They have pass fees for you if you want to play through the whole year up until December 31st. Regular with Tee Time is $340, the Youth is $275, and you must be 16 or younger, and the Senior Pass is $275, and you must be 62 or older. 

Regular fees are listed here:

Weekdays – $18

Weekends/Holidays – $21

Senior/Youth Weekdays – $12

“Thank a Vet” (Weekdays, excluding holidays) – $15

9-Hole (weekdays) – $14

9-Hole (Sat/Sun/Holidays) – $16

Replacement Passes – $10

Cart Rental (18 Hole) – $25

Cart Rental (9 Hole) – $14

Golf Club Rental – $11

Pull Carts – $5

More Info on the Course – Grover Cleveland

Woods to Wedges is Here to Help You Decide

Now that we’ve broken down the courses, we want to take a minute to let you know how we can help you in the process of preparing to play at either of them. Our goal at Woods to Wedges is to give you the best possible experience when preparing you to play comfortably with a good set of clubs.
We offer some of the best golf club repair and club fitting in the Western New York area, and it will allow you to have the best chance at gaining skill and playing well, no matter which of these courses you play in. Take advantage of it while you can and reach out to us today!