
The Fox Valley Course
The Fox Valley Club



About this course
The Fox Valley Club sits in Lancaster, a suburban town east of Buffalo in western New York. Designed by Tim Davis, the course occupies terrain characteristic of the region—gently rolling land shaped by glacial activity, with mature tree cover framing the holes. The layout takes advantage of natural elevation changes and wooded corridors that define playing corridors and create a sense of enclosure throughout the round. Davis, a regional architect with several courses in upstate New York, typically emphasizes strategic variety and playability across different skill levels. The Fox Valley reflects this approach, offering a mix of hole lengths and angles that reward thoughtful course management rather than relying solely on length. Greens are generally moderate in size with subtle contours, and bunkering is placed to challenge approach angles without overwhelming the visual presentation. The club operates as a private facility serving the Lancaster and greater Buffalo communities. The course provides a traditional country club experience in a region with a strong golf culture and a history of classic American course design. Conditioning and tree management are ongoing considerations in this climate, where the growing season is relatively short and winter weather can be severe. The Fox Valley serves its membership as a familiar, walkable layout suited to regular play throughout the warmer months.
Quick facts
- Location
- Lancaster, NY, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1991
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Tim Davis
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,615 yards
- Difficulty
- 72.5/130
- Course Vaults score
- 5.9
Getting there
The Fox Valley Club sits in the rolling countryside east of Buffalo, most easily reached via Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF), roughly forty minutes south through the gentle farmland and small towns of western New York. Private aviation options are available at nearby regional facilities, though the drive from BUF remains the practical standard for most visitors. From the airport, the route carries you away from the industrial periphery and into Lancaster's quieter terrain - a landscape of open fields and tree-lined roads that gradually signals your arrival in the club's pastoral domain. The final miles unfold through the very countryside the club calls home, a fitting transition from the wider world into the understated elegance of Fox Valley's grounds.

FAQ
Common questions about The Fox Valley
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
The Fox Valley has a Course Vaults score of 5.9 out of 10 based on 9 logged golfers.
The Fox Valley was designed by Tim Davis.
Yes. The Fox Valley is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at The Fox Valley is 72.
The Fox Valley plays 6,615 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at The Fox Valley is 130.


