
Sunnyside Par 3 Course
Sunnyside Par 3 Golf Course

About this course
Sunnyside Par 3 sits in Queensbury, New York, in the southern Adirondack region near Lake George. Designed by Bob Scherer, the course serves as a short-game facility in an area known more for its natural attractions and family tourism than for championship golf. The layout provides straightforward par-3 golf in a setting shaped by the rolling terrain and wooded character typical of upstate New York. The course functions primarily as an accessible option for beginners, families, and golfers looking to work on their iron play without the time commitment of a regulation round. Par-3 courses in this region often occupy modest acreage and feature holes ranging from wedge distance to mid-irons, with greens that tend to be smaller and more forgiving than those found on full-length layouts. The Queensbury area, positioned between Glens Falls and the Lake George resort corridor, supports a mix of seasonal visitors and year-round residents, and facilities like Sunnyside cater to casual play and instruction. Bob Scherer's work in the region reflects practical design suited to the local market rather than destination golf. Courses of this type emphasize playability and pace, allowing rounds to be completed in under two hours. The surrounding landscape, with its mix of pine and hardwood forest and glacially influenced topography, provides a pleasant if unpretentious backdrop for short-game practice and recreational outings.
Quick facts
- Location
- Queensbury, NY, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 2004
- Designer
- Bob Scherer
- Holes
- 9
- Par
- 27
- Length
- 870 yards
- Difficulty
- 28/89
Getting there
The journey to Sunnyside Par 3 Golf Course begins at Albany International Airport, roughly an hour's drive north into the foothills of the Adirondacks. The route traces Interstate 87 as it climbs steadily through the Hudson Valley, the landscape gradually shifting from river towns to forested ridges and the first hints of mountain air. As you approach Queensbury, just south of Lake George village, the road opens to reveal glimpses of the southern Adirondack peaks beyond - a reminder that this modest layout sits at the threshold of some of New York's most storied wilderness, where golf becomes a quiet prelude to the lakes and summits that lie just ahead.

FAQ
Common questions about Sunnyside Par 3
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Sunnyside Par 3 was designed by Bob Scherer.
Yes. Sunnyside Par 3 is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Sunnyside Par 3 is 27.
Sunnyside Par 3 plays 870 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Sunnyside Par 3 is 89.
Sunnyside Par 3 is a 9-hole course.



