
Fillmore Course
Fillmore Golf Club
About this course
Fillmore Golf Club sits in the rural Finger Lakes region of upstate New York, near the hamlet of Locke in Cayuga County. The course was designed by Aldor Jones, whose work in the early-to-mid twentieth century included several layouts across New York State. Jones typically worked with the natural terrain available to him, creating straightforward parkland courses suited to the rolling agricultural landscape of central New York. The routing at Fillmore reflects the gentle to moderate topography common to this part of the state, with fairways carved through mature trees and modest elevation changes that add visual interest and strategic variety to the holes. The course serves a small membership drawn primarily from the surrounding communities, offering a traditional country club experience in a quiet, pastoral setting. The layout emphasizes playability for a range of skill levels while maintaining enough character to reward thoughtful course management. Fillmore operates as a seasonal facility, typical of courses in this climate zone where winters bring snow and freezing conditions. The club functions as a social and recreational hub for its members, with the golf course complemented by a clubhouse that hosts casual dining and community gatherings. The course remains largely as Jones designed it, preserving the straightforward, unpretentious character of mid-century American golf architecture in a region where the game has long been part of local recreational life.
Quick facts
- Location
- Locke, NY, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1965
- Designer
- Aldor Jones
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 5,523 yards
- Difficulty
- 67.9/123
Getting there
The journey to Fillmore Golf Club begins at Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR), roughly ninety minutes northwest, or alternatively at Rochester International (ROC) to the north, each offering straightforward rental car access into the Finger Lakes region. From either hub, the drive unfolds through upstate New York's rolling countryside, transitioning from interstate commerce into quieter state routes that wind past vineyards, farmland, and the glimmering edges of Cayuga Lake as you approach the Locke area. The final miles narrow into rural roads that speak to the club's understated, pastoral character - a deliberate remove from the bustle of Syracuse or Rochester that underscores Fillmore's position as a quietly serious destination for those who prize authenticity and tradition over resort amenities. Arrival at Fillmore Golf Club itself marks the culmination of a journey through genuine upstate landscape, where the course's design emerges organically from the land rather than imposing itself upon it.

FAQ
Common questions about Fillmore
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Fillmore was designed by Aldor Jones.
Yes. Fillmore is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Fillmore is 71.
Fillmore plays 5,523 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Fillmore is 123.
Fillmore is a 18-hole course.



