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Does New York’s winter have you dreaming of warmer days − and buying a golf course?
If so, there are several available across the state from Hamburg to Oneida, with prices ranging from $1.5 million to over $4 million. Depending on what you’re looking for, you could scoop one up that has its own ice cream shop, another that was used solely by Oneida Ltd. company employees and guests or one with a “party barn.”
Here’s a look at seven New York golf courses listed for sale this winter.
Cloverbank Country Club in Hamburg
About the course: A history-packed course designed by architects William and David Gordon, Cloverbank Country Club opened in 1959 as the Bethlehem Management Club, initially only welcoming Bethlehem Steel Company employees and their families.
In the years since, the 18-hole, 7,067-yard golf course has changed hands − and names − several times, according to the Links Capital Advisors’ listing, and was even owned by Arnold Palmer Management briefly. The most recent owners, an investor group comprised of former members who renamed it to its current moniker, are looking to sell the course to someone new who can “take Cloverbank to the next level of service,” the listing says.
How much is it?: The golf course is listed for sale by Links Capital Advisors for $3.75 million.
Rose Brook Golf Course in Hanover
About the course: Designed by George Mumm, Rose Brook Golf Course was built in 1960. The 18-hole course “located minutes from regional attractions, major highways, and the gateway to Western New York’s recreational corridor … offers the perfect blend of recreation, hospitality, and investment potential,” according to Metro Roberts Realty’s listing.
How much is it?: The property, which includes a clubhouse, restaurant and outdoor even pavilion, is listed at $3.75 million by Metro Roberts Realty.
Kanon Valley Country Club in Oneida
About the course: Kanon Valley Country Club, located just over 30 minutes from Syracuse and less than 10 minutes from Verona Beach State Park along Oneida Lake could make a nice wedding venue or tournament host, according to the listing posted by PAVIA Real Estate Services.
The 18-hole course has a pro shop, a pumphouse and a clubhouse with a restaurant complete with a fully-equipped kitchen, bar and dining room.
How much is it?: The property is listed for sale by PAVIA Real Estate Services for $2.5 million.
Pinewood Country Club in Spencerport
About the course: Newly renovated Pinewood Country Club located 10 minutes from SUNY Brockport and about 20 minutes from Rochester features a clubhouse, restaurant, kitchen and brand-new ice cream shop. The 9-hole course “serves a large customer base from Ogden, Parma, Spencerport, Greece and Brockport,” Venture Brokerage Group’s listing states.
How much is it?: The country club property is listed for sale by Venture Brokerage Group for $1.775 million.
Owego Golf Course in Owego
About the course: Built in 1970, Owego Golf Course consists of two event and banquet spaces − a restaurant space with a bar and a smaller event room with an additional bar − as well as a private suite and a golf simulation room.
“With its versatile layout and multiple income streams, this property is well-positioned to continue operating as a golf and event destination or to expand into a resort-style hospitality experience,” Warren Real Estate’s listing of the 145-acre golf course property states.
How much is it?: The golf course is listed for sale by Warren Real Estate for $1.55 million.
Oneida Community Golf Club in Oneida
About the course: Opened in 1900, the historic Oneida Community Golf Club sits on 230 acres of land in upstate New York, the listing by CBRE Upstate NY states. Previously owned by Oneida Ltd., one of the world’s largest manufacturers of cutlery and tableware, and only accessed by company employees and guests, the course has operated on a semi-private basis in recent years.
“Nestled in the communities of Sherrill-Kenwood, New York, Oneida Community Golf Club offers a mature course possessing all the natural beauty that comes with age and meticulous care over the last 125 years … (and) features rolling hills, a meandering creek, elevated tees, lush woodlands harboring stately trees, and the 32-acre Sunset Lake,” according to the listing.
How much is it?: The property, which includes a clubhouse with a full restaurant and bar built in 2004, is listed for sale by CBRE Upstate NY for $1.6 million.
Hillendale Golf Course in Ithaca
About the course: Located 20 minutes away from both Cornell University and Ithaca College, Hillendale Golf Course’s “award-winning” 18-hole, par-70 course was built in 1985, RE/MAX’s listing states. The 141-acre property is complete with a fully-equipped pro shop, restaurant with a full commercial kitchen, “party barn” with a second commercial kitchen and bar, private owner’s suite and Airbnb rental.
“Lovingly stewarded, its legacy shaped by time, care and conviction by its owner for nearly half a century; the opportunity is now here for a visionary successor to carry it forward − and elevate it into its next era,” the listing explains.
How much is it?: The course is listed for sale by RE/MAX for $4.5 million.
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