Owasco Country Club sits on the northern shore of Owasco Lake in Auburn, New York, one of the eleven Finger Lakes that define this region of central New York State. The course was designed by John Van Kleek, a prolific architect who worked extensively throughout upstate New York in the early twentieth century, creating layouts that typically made thoughtful use of natural terrain and lake or valley settings. Van Kleek's regional portfolio includes numerous courses that remain in play today, characterized by strategic routing and an economy of design suited to the era and landscape. The Owasco layout takes advantage of its lakeside position, with holes routed across rolling terrain that offers views of the water and surrounding hills. The property's topography provides natural elevation changes and movement, while mature trees frame many corridors. The course reflects Van Kleek's preference for straightforward strategic design, asking golfers to navigate the natural contours and hazards without excessive artifice. The "Alternate Tees" designation indicates this is a secondary set of tee markers, likely offering a different yardage or angle of play from the standard championship tees. This configuration allows the club to vary the challenge and experience for members and guests, a common practice at courses with sufficient property to support multiple teeing grounds. The club serves the Auburn community as a traditional private country club with golf as its central amenity.