Craig Wood Golf Club

Craig Wood Golf Club sits in Lake Placid, New York, in the Adirondack Mountains, where the terrain and climate shape a mountain golf experience distinct from courses at lower elevations. The course was designed by Seymour Dunn, a Scottish-born professional and instructor who was also known for his work in golf course architecture during the early-to-mid twentieth century. Dunn's design work, while less celebrated than his contemporaries, reflected the practical routing principles of the era, working with natural landforms rather than imposing dramatic earthmoving. The course is named after Craig Wood, a prominent professional golfer from Lake Placid who competed successfully in the 1930s and 1940s. Wood won the Masters and U.S. Open in 1941 and was a frequent contender in major championships throughout his career. His connection to the area gave the club a local identity tied to competitive golf history, though the course itself has primarily served as a community facility rather than a tournament venue. Lake Placid's setting at elevation means the course plays through forested and rolling terrain typical of Adirondack golf, with seasonal conditions that limit the playing calendar. The layout reflects the constraints and opportunities of mountain golf: elevation changes, natural obstacles, and views shaped by the surrounding peaks. The club functions as a regional course serving residents and visitors to the Lake Placid area, where golf is one recreational option among many in a landscape better known for winter sports and outdoor recreation.