
FarView Course
FarView Golf Course

About this course
FarView Golf Course is a public facility located in Avon, a small town in the Finger Lakes region of western New York, roughly thirty miles south of Rochester. The course serves the local golfing community in Livingston County, an area characterized by rolling agricultural land and glacially formed terrain typical of the region between the Genesee Valley and the Finger Lakes proper. The layout reflects the moderate topography of this part of New York, where courses generally feature elevation changes and natural contours shaped by glacial activity thousands of years ago. Public courses in this region typically incorporate tree-lined fairways, seasonal water features, and greens that require careful reading due to the underlying land movement. The setting offers views across farmland and wooded areas common to the rural landscape of western New York. FarView provides accessible golf for residents and visitors exploring the Finger Lakes area, which has become increasingly known for its wine trails and outdoor recreation. The course operates within the traditional model of smaller-town public golf facilities in upstate New York, where the emphasis is on playability and community access rather than championship length or tournament hosting. Conditions and maintenance reflect the realities of a shorter northern growing season and the economic constraints typical of municipal and daily-fee operations in less densely populated areas of the state.
Quick facts
- Location
- Avon, NY, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1992
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,355 yards
- Difficulty
- 73.6/134
Getting there
The journey to FarView Golf Course begins at Greater Rochester International Airport, roughly forty minutes northwest of Avon, where the urban sprawl of upstate New York's third-largest city quickly dissolves into the rolling farmland and gentle ridges of the Finger Lakes region. The drive south along Interstate 390 traces the western edge of the Genesee Valley, a landscape of open pastures and weathered barns that feels worlds removed from the tarmac. As you exit toward Avon—a quiet village once known for its mineral springs—the final approach winds through tree-lined country roads, delivering you to FarView's elevated perch with understated grace and a promise of the panoramic vistas that inspired its name.

FAQ
Common questions about FarView
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Yes. FarView is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at FarView is 72.
FarView plays 6,355 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at FarView is 134.
FarView is a 18-hole course.



