
East Aurora Course
East Aurora Country Club


About this course
East Aurora Country Club sits in the village of East Aurora, a small community southeast of Buffalo in western New York. The course was designed by Wayne Stiles, a Massachusetts-based architect who worked primarily in the Northeast during the 1920s and 1930s. Stiles, often in partnership with John Van Kleek, created layouts that emphasized strategic variety and natural land movement, and his work at East Aurora reflects that approach within the rolling terrain characteristic of this part of Erie County. The property occupies gently undulating land with mature tree cover framing many holes. The routing takes advantage of the natural contours, creating elevation changes that add interest to approach shots and require thoughtful club selection. Stiles incorporated green complexes with subtle breaks and contours that reward accurate iron play, a hallmark of his design philosophy during this period. The course measures modest by contemporary standards but presents a test of accuracy and course management rather than pure length. East Aurora Country Club serves as a traditional private club for the local community, maintaining the character of a classic American country club from the interwar era. The layout has undergone periodic updates to address maintenance practices and playing conditions, but the fundamental routing and strategic elements from Stiles's original design remain intact. The course provides a straightforward, member-focused golf experience typical of smaller private clubs in upstate New York.
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
Best in NY
Quick facts
- Location
- East Aurora, NY, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1916
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Wayne Stiles
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 6,422 yards
- Difficulty
- 77.9/134
- Course Vaults score
- 7.8
Getting there
Most visitors to East Aurora Country Club arrive through Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF), a straightforward twenty-five-minute drive to the southeast. The route traces the outer edge of suburban Buffalo before slipping into the gently rolling countryside of Erie County, where the landscape softens into farmland and wooded hills. East Aurora itself is a postcard village of brick storefronts and Arts and Crafts heritage, and the club sits just beyond the town center - a quiet, tree-lined enclave that feels worlds removed from the city yet remains remarkably accessible for those seeking a classic American parkland experience.

FAQ
Common questions about East Aurora
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
East Aurora has a Course Vaults score of 7.8 out of 10 based on 14 logged golfers.
East Aurora was designed by Wayne Stiles.
East Aurora is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at East Aurora is 71.
East Aurora plays 6,422 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at East Aurora is 134.



