King Ferry Golf Club

King Ferry Golf Club sits in the Finger Lakes region of upstate New York, approximately twenty miles north of Ithaca in the small hamlet of King Ferry. Designed by Bruce Kopp and opened in the mid-1990s, the course occupies rolling farmland characteristic of the Cayuga Lake watershed, where the terrain features gentle elevation changes and open vistas across agricultural countryside. The layout takes advantage of natural contours without dramatic earthmoving, creating a routing that feels integrated into the rural landscape. The design reflects Kopp's approach to accessible public golf, with strategic interest built through green complexes and hole angles rather than severe hazards or forced carries. Fairways move across former cropland with enough width to accommodate recreational players, while green sites incorporate subtle slopes and approach angles that reward thoughtful course management. Water features appear on several holes, and mature tree lines define corridors without creating narrow playing corridors. King Ferry serves the local golfing community in Cayuga County and draws visitors exploring the Finger Lakes wine region. The facility operates as a public course with a straightforward clubhouse and practice areas typical of rural New York golf properties. The setting provides views across the surrounding farmland toward Cayuga Lake in the distance, capturing the pastoral character of this agricultural region between Syracuse and Ithaca.