Hill-N-Dale at Hill-N-Dale Golf Country Club

Hill-N-Dale Golf Country Club sits in Tully, a small town in the rolling terrain south of Syracuse in central New York. Robert Trent Jones Sr. designed the course during his prolific mid-century period when he established many of the strategic principles that defined American championship golf design. The property takes advantage of natural elevation changes in the landscape, with holes routed across hillsides and through wooded corridors typical of the region's glacially shaped topography.

Jones brought his characteristic design philosophy to Hill-N-Dale: strategic bunkering, large greens with multiple pin positions, and risk-reward options that reward precise shotmaking. The course reflects the architect's belief that holes should challenge accomplished players while remaining playable for members of varying abilities. Tees, fairway hazards, and green complexes are positioned to create clear decision points from tee to green.

The club serves the Syracuse area golf community and maintains the course as a member-focused facility. The layout moves through a mix of open and tree-lined holes, with the natural contours of the land providing both visual interest and strategic variety. Water features and bunker schemes frame landing areas and approach shots in the Jones style, requiring golfers to consider angles and distances rather than simply hitting for maximum length.