The Course
at Tupper Lake
Tupper Lake Golf Club
Golf in the Heart of
the Adirondacks
Carved into the side of Mount Morris in 1932, the Tupper Lake Golf Club is a Donald Ross design unlike any other in the region. 18 holes of tree-lined fairways, strategic bunkering, water features, and breathtaking Adirondack views — a genuine test of golf in a setting that has to be seen to be believed.
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The Design
A Donald J. Ross
Masterpiece
Donald Ross was born in Dornoch, Scotland and became one of the most prolific and celebrated golf course architects in American history. His designs are renowned for their strategic use of natural terrain, crowned greens, and subtle difficulty that rewards thoughtful play over brute force.
The Tupper Lake course is a true Ross layout — carved from the Adirondack landscape using the natural contours of Mount Morris, creating a course that is both stunning and strategically demanding.
You Are in Good Company
Other Courses Donald Ross
Left His Mark On
Pinehurst No. 2
Pinehurst, NC
Ross's masterwork. Host of multiple U.S. Opens and considered one of the finest courses in the world.
Seminole Golf Club
Juno Beach, FL
Consistently ranked among the top 10 courses in the United States. Ben Hogan called it the best course he ever played.
Oakland Hills
Bloomfield Hills, MI
Host of six U.S. Opens. One of the most storied championship venues in American golf history.
Inverness Club
Toledo, OH
A four-time major championship host. Ross redesigned it in 1919 and it remains one of his most celebrated layouts.
Salem Country Club
Peabody, MA
One of the finest Ross designs in New England. Host of the 1954 U.S. Women's Open.
Tupper Lake Golf Club
Tupper Lake, NY · Est. 1932
Ross's Adirondack gem — carved from Mount Morris, open to the public, and one of the most scenic rounds in the Northeast.
A Course Worth Playing
Fairway Bunkers,
Water & Views
From the strategic fairway bunkers that demand precise tee shots, to the greenside bunkering that protects every approach, to the water features that come into play on key holes — the Tupper Lake layout keeps you thinking from the first tee to the last green. And the views of the Adirondack ridgelines from nearly every hole make it one of the most scenic rounds you will ever play.
Behind the Scenes
The Crew That
Makes It All Happen
The condition of this course does not happen by accident. Our grounds crew is out before first light every single morning — mowing, edging, raking, and manicuring every inch of the property so that when you step onto the first tee, everything is exactly as it should be.
The course features a full 18-hole irrigation system to keep fairways and greens playing at their best throughout the season — from the soft spring mornings of May right through the golden afternoons of October.
18-Hole Irrigation
Perfect Conditions
All Season Long
A fully irrigated 18-hole system means greens are true, fairways are firm, and the course plays at its best no matter what the summer throws at it.
Come Play.
Walk-Ons Welcome.
Open to the public seven days a week from May through October, dawn to dusk. Give us a call to check availability or just show up — walk-ons are always welcome when the course is open.
Call Us · (518) 359-3701Stewardship & Sustainability
Rooted in the Adirondacks.
Committed to keeping them wild.
Tupper Lake Golf Club has called the Adirondack Park home since 1932. We believe that caring for this landscape is inseparable from the game we love — and we're taking real steps to ensure the course we tend today can be enjoyed for generations to come.
01
Water Conservation
Transitioning irrigation zones to weather-based smart controllers and maintaining fairways with drought-tolerant turfgrass suited to the Adirondack climate — reducing water draw from local watersheds season over season.
02
Reduced Chemical Input
Our maintenance program applies fertilizers and pesticides only where soil and turf testing identifies a genuine need — actively reducing synthetic inputs each year in favor of organic alternatives and targeted applications.
03
Native Habitat Preservation
Rough areas, tree lines, and buffer zones are managed as native habitat corridors. Designated no-mow zones along woodland edges support pollinators, songbirds, and the broader ecological community of the Park.
04
Carbon & Energy Reduction
Phasing out aging, high-emission equipment in favor of electric and low-emission alternatives as budgets allow. Facility lighting has been converted to LED throughout the clubhouse and maintenance buildings.
05
Waste & Composting
Clippings and organic material from maintenance operations are composted on-site and returned to the course as natural soil amendment. We are working to eliminate single-use plastics from clubhouse operations.
06
Transparency & Progress
We commit to sharing an honest update with our members and community each season — what improved, where we fell short, and what we're aiming for next. Sustainable golf is a long game, and we intend to play it honestly.
Our Promise
"The Adirondacks do not belong to us. We are simply its caretakers for a time — and we take that responsibility seriously."
— Tupper Lake Golf Club Management
Ongoing Commitments
Tracking and reviewing our water and chemical usage every season to hold ourselves accountable
Setting new, specific environmental benchmarks each year and sharing our progress openly
Making decisions about course maintenance with the long-term health of this land as a guiding priority
Staff training on sustainable turf management practices each season
Member education on how individual on-course choices contribute to stewardship
Ongoing investment in infrastructure that reduces our long-term ecological footprint