Willowbrook Golf Club sits in Cortland, a small city in central New York's Finger Lakes region, where rolling terrain and seasonal weather define the golfing landscape. The course was designed by Dick Timmerman, a regional architect who worked primarily in upstate New York during the latter decades of the twentieth century. Timmerman's designs typically emphasize playability for a range of skill levels while working within the natural contours of the property. The routing at Willowbrook takes advantage of the area's characteristic topography, with elevation changes and mature tree-lined fairways that frame the holes. Central New York courses often feature dense hardwood corridors and seasonal streams, and Willowbrook reflects this regional character. The layout provides a straightforward test of golf without excessive length, making it accessible to members and visitors seeking a traditional round in a community club setting. Willowbrook functions as a member-supported facility serving the Cortland area, offering both golf and social amenities typical of smaller clubs in upstate New York. The club provides a home course for local golfers and hosts regional amateur events that draw competitors from surrounding counties. The setting offers views of the surrounding hills and farmland that characterize this part of the state, particularly appealing during the autumn months when the foliage transforms the landscape.