Mill Creek Golf Club

Mill Creek Golf Club's Championship course sits in Churchville, a small town in western New York roughly twenty miles west of Rochester. The course was designed by Raymond Hearn and Paul Albanese, who routed the layout across rolling terrain characteristic of the region's glacially shaped landscape. The property features mature tree-lined fairways and elevation changes that add strategic interest to the design, with several holes playing along or across natural drainage corridors that give the course its name. The design emphasizes positional play off the tee, where accuracy often matters more than distance given the tree coverage and fairway contours. Greens are moderately sized with subtle breaks, and the bunkering follows a traditional style that frames landing areas and green complexes without overwhelming the natural setting. Water comes into play on several holes, typically in the form of creeks and ponds that require carries or influence approach shot selection. Mill Creek serves as a daily-fee facility and hosts local amateur competitions throughout the season. The course provides a straightforward test for golfers of varying abilities, with multiple tee boxes allowing players to adjust the challenge to their skill level. The conditioning and pace of play reflect its role as a regional public option in the Rochester area, where it competes with several other established courses for local play.