
Chenango Commons Course
Chenango Commons Golf Course


About this course
Chenango Commons Golf Course is a public facility located in Binghamton, New York, designed by Dave Armstrong. The course serves the greater Binghamton area in the Southern Tier region of New York State, where rolling terrain and deciduous forests characterize the landscape. Armstrong's design work in the region typically emphasizes playability for a range of skill levels while incorporating the natural topography of upstate New York. The course sits in an area where seasonal weather patterns create distinct playing conditions throughout the year, with lush conditions in summer and the vibrant foliage of autumn providing a scenic backdrop. The routing likely takes advantage of elevation changes common to this part of the state, where courses often feature a mix of open and tree-lined holes. As a public facility, Chenango Commons provides accessible golf to local residents and visitors to the Binghamton area. The Southern Tier golf market consists primarily of daily-fee and municipal courses that serve recreational golfers, and Chenango Commons fits within this regional context. The course operates as a straightforward public option without the tournament history or national recognition of more prominent northeastern layouts, but it contributes to the local golf infrastructure in Broome County. Binghamton's position along the Susquehanna River valley means courses in the area often contend with the region's characteristic weather patterns and growing season.
Quick facts
- Location
- Binghamton, NY, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1972
- Designer
- Dave Armstrong
- Holes
- 9
- Par
- 30
- Length
- 1,421 yards
- Difficulty
- 30.1/115
Getting there
The journey to Chenango Commons Golf Course begins at Greater Binghamton Airport, a compact regional hub just ten minutes north of the first tee, though many travelers opt for the hour-and-a-half drive south from Syracuse Hancock International for broader connectivity. The route into Binghamton traces the wooded valleys of the Southern Tier, where the Susquehanna River carves through rolling Appalachian foothills and small-town main streets give way to the quiet residential edges of New York's Triple Cities. Chenango Commons sits tucked within this landscape, accessible via a straightforward drive through tree-lined neighborhoods - an unpretentious arrival befitting a municipal course that has quietly served the community for decades.

FAQ
Common questions about Chenango Commons
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Chenango Commons was designed by Dave Armstrong.
Yes. Chenango Commons is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Chenango Commons is 30.
Chenango Commons plays 1,421 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Chenango Commons is 115.
Chenango Commons is a 9-hole course.



