Peak'n Peak Golf Club

Peak'n Peak Golf Club's Lower Course sits in the rolling terrain of western New York's Chautauqua County, part of a resort property that has evolved since the mid-twentieth century. John Exley designed this layout to complement the property's existing Upper Course, working with the natural topography characteristic of this region near the Pennsylvania border. The area features wooded hillsides and elevation changes that provide both strategic interest and scenic variety throughout the round. The course serves as an accessible option within the Peak'n Peak resort complex, which includes skiing and other recreational amenities. The routing takes advantage of the property's natural contours, with holes that move through mixed terrain of open meadow areas and tree-lined corridors. The design reflects a straightforward approach typical of courses built to accommodate resort play, balancing challenge for better players with playability for vacationers and members of varying abilities. Peak'n Peak operates as a year-round resort destination in a region known for lake-effect weather patterns from nearby Lake Erie. The golf facilities support both resort guests and local membership, with the Lower Course providing a distinct playing experience from its companion layout. The setting offers views across the surrounding countryside, and the course benefits from the natural drainage and air movement common to elevated sites in this part of New York.