Island Valley Golf Course

Island Valley Golf Course sits in Fairport, a village in the Rochester metropolitan area of upstate New York. Designed by Joe Checho and opened in the mid-1960s, the course occupies rolling terrain characteristic of the Finger Lakes region, with the routing shaped by natural elevation changes and wooded corridors that define individual holes. The layout reflects the practical, accessible design philosophy common to many daily-fee courses built during this period in the Northeast. The course plays through a mix of open and tree-lined fairways, with several holes incorporating water features that add strategic interest to approach shots and short game decisions. Greens are typically moderate in size and contour, rewarding accurate iron play without demanding extreme precision. The terrain provides natural variety in stance and shot-making requirements, and mature trees frame many holes, creating a parkland character that has developed over decades of growth. Island Valley serves as a community course for the Fairport area, offering straightforward golf in a setting that balances challenge with playability for a range of skill levels. The course has maintained its place in the local golf landscape through consistent conditioning and a layout that remains relevant for recreational play. Its location near the Erie Canal corridor and within easy reach of Rochester makes it a practical option for both residents and visitors exploring golf in western New York.