
Bluff Point Course
Bluff Point Golf Resort

About this course
Bluff Point Golf Resort sits on the western shore of Lake Champlain in Plattsburgh, New York, occupying land with a layered design history. A. W. Tillinghast laid out the original course in the 1920s during his prolific period of work across the Northeast. George Low, a respected professional and teacher of that era, contributed to the design or modifications, though the precise nature of his involvement reflects the collaborative and sometimes informal design processes common to early American golf. Ron Forse, known for his restoration and preservation work on classic courses, later brought modern attention to the property's architectural heritage. The course unfolds across rolling terrain with views of Lake Champlain and the Adirondack foothills to the west. The routing takes advantage of natural elevation changes and the property's wooded character, typical of Tillinghast's approach to fitting golf holes to the land rather than imposing a rigid plan. Holes move through corridors of mature trees with occasional openings that reveal the lake and surrounding landscape. Bluff Point operates as a resort facility, serving both members and visitors in a region where golf competes with summer lake recreation and winter sports. The course provides a northern New York example of Golden Age design principles adapted to a lakeside setting, and Forse's involvement suggests efforts to maintain or recover elements of the original Tillinghast character. The property functions as both a golf destination and a component of the broader Plattsburgh tourism economy near the Canadian border.
Quick facts
- Location
- Plattsburgh, NY, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1890
- Designer(s)
- A .W. Tillinghast, George Low, Ron Forse
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,309 yards
- Difficulty
- 70.5/118
Getting there
The journey to Bluff Point Golf Resort begins at Plattsburgh International Airport, a compact but convenient gateway just fifteen minutes from the property, or via Burlington International across Lake Champlain in Vermont, roughly forty minutes away for those connecting through larger hubs. The drive north from Albany - approximately two hours up the Northway - traces the western edge of the Adirondacks before opening into the broad, pastoral sweep of the Champlain Valley. As you approach Plattsburgh, the road narrows toward the lakeshore, where Bluff Point reveals itself on a dramatic promontory overlooking the shimmering expanse of Lake Champlain, the Green Mountains rising like sentinels across the water.

FAQ
Common questions about Bluff Point
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Bluff Point was designed by A .W. Tillinghast, George Low, and Ron Forse.
Yes. Bluff Point is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Bluff Point is 72.
Bluff Point plays 6,309 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Bluff Point is 118.
Bluff Point is a 18-hole course.



