
Traditions Course
Traditions at The Glen Resort

About this course
Traditions at The Glen Resort is an 18-hole daily-fee facility in Johnson City, New York, designed by John Van Kleek and opened in the early 2000s. The course serves the greater Binghamton area in the Southern Tier region of New York State, where rolling terrain and wooded corridors characterize much of the landscape. Van Kleek, a regional architect with several courses in the Northeast, routed Traditions across varied topography that includes elevation changes and natural wetland areas. The layout incorporates water hazards on multiple holes and features a mix of open and tree-lined fairways. Bunkering is strategic rather than excessive, and greens vary in size and contour to provide different approach shot challenges throughout the round. The course is part of a resort property that includes lodging and event facilities, making it a destination for both local play and golf outings. As a public-access course in upstate New York, Traditions operates within a seasonal window typical of the region, generally from spring through fall. The facility caters to a range of skill levels and hosts tournaments and group events alongside regular daily play. The resort setting provides amenities beyond golf, including dining options and conference space, positioning Traditions as a multi-use venue in the Johnson City area.
Quick facts
- Location
- Johnson City, NY, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1937
- Designer
- John Van Kleek
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 70
- Length
- 6,369 yards
- Difficulty
- 70.6/121
Getting there
The journey to Traditions at The Glen Resort begins at Binghamton Regional Airport (BGM), a convenient gateway situated roughly thirty minutes south of Johnson City, or alternatively through the larger Syracuse Hancock International (SYR), an hour-and-a-half drive northwestward through the rolling terrain of upstate New York. From either arrival point, the route winds through the Appalachian foothills, transitioning from interstate corridors into quieter state roads that trace the contours of the Southern Tier landscape - a gradual descent into the valleys and ridges that define this corner of the state. The final miles unfold along scenic byways that frame the Susquehanna River valley, delivering guests to the resort's entrance with a sense of arrival into a carefully preserved enclave where championship golf and regional hospitality converge in the heart of rural New York.

FAQ
Common questions about Traditions
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Traditions was designed by John Van Kleek.
Yes. Traditions is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Traditions is 70.
Traditions plays 6,369 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Traditions is 121.
Traditions is a 18-hole course.


