Oak Hill Country Club

Oak Hill Country Club Profile

Oak Hill Country Club, located in Pittsford, New York, a suburb of Rochester, has a rich history of great golf. It started out in 1901 as only 9 holes on 85 acres (0.3 km²) on the banks of the Genesee River in Rochester. The clubhouse was no more than a converted farm house. However, at the time golf was a relatively new sport in America, and as popularity of the sport grew, so did the country club.

By 1921 Oak Hill had doubled in size and had a new clubhouse, so when the University of Rochester proposed a land swap in 1921 it was a tough decision for members. However, the country club decided to take the university up on their offer, and moved the club to a 355 acre (1.4 km²) plot in nearby Pittsford. This decision ended up benefiting Oak Hill, University of Rochester and the City of Rochester.

Now with triple the land of the old country club, Oak Hill had room for two 18-hole courses. Designed by Donald Ross, they became the East Course and the West Course, and a golf legend was born. In 1941 the Times-Union, a local paper at the time posted a $5000 purse which attracted the greatest golfers in the world, including names such as Sam Snead, Walter Hagen, and Ben Hogan. This tournament, won by Snead, put Oak Hill on the national golf map. Several major tournaments would be held at Oak Hill over the next 62 years.

The East Course at Oak Hill has stumped even some of the greatest golfers who have ever played the game.

* “It’s the hardest, fairest golf course we’ve ever played” -Tiger Woods
* “I have to say that Oak Hill is the best, fairest and toughest championship golf course I’ve ever played in all my years as a tour professional. It is totally awesome” -Ernie Els

The course record of 64 was shot by Ben Hogan in 1942.

1995 Ryder Cup Score:

Europe 14½ – 13½ United States

Directions:

From Downtown Rochester:

Take Route 490 east to Exit #23 (Route 441 / Linden Avenue).
Turn Right at the end of the ramp.
Go to the first stoplight and turn left on East Avenue.
Not counting this light, go just .7 mile to the third light.
Turn Right at this light onto Kilbourn Road.
Go down Kilbourn Road to the end and enter between the brick columns.
Follow Chapin Way up to the Clubhouse and stop at the bag drop area.

From the East:

Take the Thruway to Exit 45 in Victor.
Take Route 490 West to Exit #25 (31F Fairport/East Rochester).
At the bottom of the ramp turn left under Route 490.
Not counting this light, go just 1 mile to the Third light.
Turn Left at this light onto Kilbourn Road.
Go down Kilbourn Road to the end and enter between the brick columns.
Follow Chapin Way up to the Clubhouse and stop at the bag drop area.

From the West:

Take the Thruway to Exit 45 in Victor.
Take Route 490 west to Exit #25 (31F Fairport/East Rochester).
At the bottom of the ramp turn left under Route 490.
Not counting this light, go just 1 mile to the Third light.
Turn Left at this light onto Kilbourn Road.
Go down Kilbourn Road to the end and enter between the brick columns.
Follow Chapin Way up to the Clubhouse and stop at the bag drop area.

From the Airport:

Exit the Airport and turn right and make immediate right onto Route 390 South.
Stay on Route 390 South until it turns into Route 590 North and follw 590 North. (Do Not Follow 390 South At This Split)
Go to the second exit after the split which is Monroe Avenue (Exit 2) and exit the Expressway.
At the end of the ramp turn left.
Make the next right at the light which is Allen’s Creek Road and follow to the second stop light, which is East Avenue.Turn Right at this light.
Not counting this light, go just .7 mile to the third light.
Turn Right at this light onto Kilbourn Road.
Go down Kilbourn Road to the end and enter between the brick columns.
Follow Chapin Way up to the Clubhouse and stop at the bag drop area.

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