
Eagle Vale Course
Eagle Vale Golf Course



About this course
Eagle Vale Golf Course sits in Fairport, a village in the Rochester metropolitan area of upstate New York. Designed by Neil Hirsch and opened in the early 1990s, the course occupies rolling terrain characteristic of the Finger Lakes region, with mature tree-lined fairways and several water features that come into play on multiple holes. The layout reflects the accessible daily-fee design philosophy common to many Northeast public facilities from that era, balancing challenge for skilled players with playability for recreational golfers. The routing makes use of natural elevation changes and incorporates ponds and wetlands that define strategic decisions on approach shots. Tree corridors frame most holes, requiring accuracy from the tee while offering recovery options for wayward shots. The course serves the Rochester-area golfing community as a year-round facility when weather permits, hosting local leagues, outings, and casual play. Its conditioning and pace of play reflect typical standards for public courses in the region. Eagle Vale operates within the competitive landscape of Rochester-area public golf, where numerous courses serve a population with strong recreational golf participation. The facility includes practice areas and a clubhouse that accommodates everyday golfers and group events. The design does not claim championship pedigree or tournament history, but provides a straightforward test of golf suited to its local market and the rolling topography of western New York.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in NY
Quick facts
- Location
- Fairport, NY, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1987
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Neil Hirsch
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,786 yards
- Difficulty
- 76.2/134
- Course Vaults score
- 5.8
Getting there
The journey to Eagle Vale Golf Course begins at Rochester International Airport (ROC), situated roughly twenty minutes northwest of the club, or alternatively through Buffalo Niagara International (BUF), a ninety-minute drive to the west. From Rochester, the route traces eastward through the gentle rolling terrain of western New York's Finger Lakes periphery, transitioning from suburban corridors into the quieter, tree-lined roads that characterize the Fairport area. The final approach winds through the picturesque countryside surrounding the Genesee River valley, where manicured fairways and mature oaks signal your arrival at Eagle Vale Golf Course - a understated sanctuary that rewards the short journey with championship-caliber design and the serene intimacy of upstate New York's golf heritage.

FAQ
Common questions about Eagle Vale
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Eagle Vale has a Course Vaults score of 5.8 out of 10 based on 14 logged golfers.
Eagle Vale was designed by Neil Hirsch.
Yes. Eagle Vale is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Eagle Vale is 72.
Eagle Vale plays 6,786 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Eagle Vale is 134.



