
Vesper Hills Course
Vesper Hills Golf Club



About this course
Vesper Hills, a fixture in the rolling landscape of Tully, New York, whispers tales of upstate golfing grit. This isn't manicured perfection, but rather a place where honest play is rewarded. Built in the mid-20th century, Vesper Hills unfurls across terrain marked by gradual elevation changes and mature trees that frame the fairways. The layout favors players who can work the ball, with a blend of doglegs and strategically placed bunkers demanding thoughtful shot selection. The course isn't known for brute length, but its challenging green complexes and the frequent wind create a test that belies its modest yardage. While Vesper Hills hasn't hosted major championships, its appeal lies in its accessibility and the community it fosters. Members take pride in the course's unpretentious atmosphere, often gathering after rounds to share stories and enjoy the simple pleasures of the game, and perhaps discuss the recipe for the club’s famous clam chowder.
Quick facts
- Location
- Tully, NY, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1973
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Geoffrey Cornish
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 7,000 yards
- Difficulty
- 72.7/117
- Course Vaults score
- 7.7
Getting there
The journey to Vesper Hills Golf Club begins at Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR), a straightforward twenty-minute drive south through the gently rolling farmland and wooded hills of Central New York. The route follows quiet country roads that wind through Tully's pastoral landscape, where open fields give way to dense hardwood forests and the terrain begins to reveal the glacial topography that defines this corner of the Finger Lakes region. As you approach the club, the road narrows and climbs, the surrounding countryside growing more secluded, until you arrive at a setting that feels purposefully removed from the everyday - a private retreat carved into the natural contours of the land.

FAQ
Common questions about Vesper Hills
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Vesper Hills has a Course Vaults score of 7.7 out of 10 based on 10 logged golfers.
Vesper Hills was designed by Geoffrey Cornish.
Yes. Vesper Hills is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Vesper Hills is 72.
Vesper Hills plays 7,000 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Vesper Hills is 117.


