
East Course
Oak Hill Country Club



About this course
Oak Hill's East Course is where legends are forged under the weight of major championship pressure. Carved into the rolling landscape just outside Rochester, New York, the East Course presents a classic parkland challenge from the Golden Age of golf. Donald Ross’s masterful routing, later enhanced by significant renovations led by Andrew Green, takes full advantage of the property's natural contours. Strategically placed bunkers and subtly sloping greens reward thoughtful shot-making, making it a cerebral test that requires more than brute force. The East Course has served as a stern proving ground for golf’s elite. Six U.S. Opens, three PGA Championships, including Brooks Koepka's 2023 victory, and the Ryder Cup have all unfolded on its hallowed grounds. Few courses boast such a prestigious championship pedigree. Oak Hill's membership reflects the club's enduring stature. Rooted in a culture of respect for the game and its traditions, it's a place where generations have shared a passion for golf. It’s also the location where the famed "Oak Hill Sleepy Hollow" incident took place which occurred when a group of club members drove down to the Sleepy Hollow Country Club to liberate, for a short time at least, some of the statues which they thought rightfully belonged at Oak Hill to begin with. That’s their tale at least. Beyond the course, Oak Hill is known for its commitment to junior golf and its active caddie program, a point of pride for many members. It’s a community dedicated to perpetuating the values of the game for future generations and is one of the most well-known and sought after clubs for Rochesterians.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Private column compares member-only and guest-restricted courses.
Best in World
Best in USA
Quick facts
- Location
- Rochester, NY, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1926
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- Donald Ross, Robert Trent Jones Sr., Craig Schreiner
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 7,152 yards
- Difficulty
- 76.4/148
- Course Vaults score
- 9.0
Getting there
Most visitors arrive through Greater Rochester International Airport, a compact and efficient gateway just twenty minutes northwest of Oak Hill Country Club. The drive south traces the gentle contours of suburban Monroe County before slipping into the leafy enclave of Pittsford, where manicured estates and stone walls signal arrival into one of upstate New York's most refined corners. The club itself sits tucked behind tall hardwoods and discreet gates on East Avenue, its presence announced not by fanfare but by the quiet confidence of a century-old institution that has hosted major championships with understated grace.

FAQ
Common questions about East at Oak Hill Country Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
East at Oak Hill Country Club has a Course Vaults score of 9.0 out of 10 based on 102 logged golfers.
East was designed by Donald Ross, Robert Trent Jones Sr., and Craig Schreiner.
East at Oak Hill Country Club is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at East is 71.
East plays 7,152 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at East is 148.







