Great course greens are super fast and in great condition. Lots of trees. Staff very friendly .read more

Hands down best course in the area. Shouldn't even be mentioned in the same sentence as some of the…read moreglorified cow pastures around here (cough cough Hillendale cough cough Newman)

My husband and I played here for the first time. We were visitors to the area and had no problem…read moremaking a tee time. It's a public course that is very well kept. The course was not long but we both found the greens to be a little tougher than we were used to. The service was friendly and we finished the round in about 4 hours or so. No waiting on a Friday afternoon. We will be back again when we are in the area.

I played here for the first time last weekend and absolutely loved it! A lot of my wife's family…read morelives in Horseheads, so I've been to the area quite a few times, but never gotten the chance to play the course until now. I loved every bit of playing there. The course is so well taken care of and the price point is perfect. I definitely want to go back and play again sometime when the fall foliage sets in.

There's no denying the greens at RaNic tend to be some of the best around, at least in Ithaca. The…read morelayout on the front 9 holes could be improved but overall is a solid and well kept course. Sadly, that's where the compliments seem to end. Things have gone south since Jamie Sindelar (head pro) left. The pro shop is a ghost town, devoid of even basic necessities like tees or gloves. The overall maintenance and upkeep of the facilities are sorely lacking. And forget grabbing a bite to eat or a drink after your round, there's never any food service available, waitstaff or even a qualified bartender. To top it all off, the remaining staff seem miserable. Curt greetings, unhelpful responses, argumentative, and an overall hostile vibe that makes you feel unwelcome. I, for one, was really excited when this course got purchased. There were talks of revitalization, expansion, and for a brief period, it seemed like things were on the right track. Unfortunately, that initial optimism has faded fast and RaNic continues to be it's a frustrating exercise in wasted potential.

Beautiful golf course with very few people using it. Awesome deck and bar with friendly staff…read more Great wings and icy Ankersteam on tap.

Great beginners course. Very wide fairways and you won't lose too many balls here even just…read morestarting out. Brought my 12 year old son here to play his first big course and we played 18 without issue. Very laid back pace and not too crowded, which we both liked. It gave me time to work with him on things and not have to rush the pace of play. Greens were pretty good. Fairways do have clover, but don't really hinder play that I noticed. Would play here again. Just don't expect a championship type/level course because this won't be it. It's a good course to start on though to get some experience in if your just starting out or are an intermediate player.

There are a lot of Golf courses around Finger Lakes.. This place I'm bumping it to 4 stars. For…read more$25.00 bucks compared to $100.00 game in NY metro area this is a huge deal. My reasons.. The place is huge and clean. People are constantly mowing their greens, the trees are pruned well. The greens are ok, their 9 holes was quite easy to complete for it's not that crowded. The staff were friendly. Got good deals , free 2 golf cart use because we have to spent playing with a birthday celebrant plus with a free large bucket of golf balls to hit in the driving range. You don't find that in NY metro / Tri state .. A decent golf course with excellent deals and staff..Your own time, what more to ask, right? The only thing it's situated beside a correctional facility and drug rehab...

A five star country club at an affordable price…read more Note: I am not a member, but I come here when my insurance broker from Stork Insurance needs to talk business. Hole 1: An up-hill climb to this elevated par five green will make you re-think your decision to nix a golf cart. A tight, tree-lined fairway on both sides will also make you re-think your decision to pull driver in front of all those clubhouse onlookers. Hole 2: A medium-length par four that has a disorienting tee shot with a large bailout zone to the left that you can't see off the tee. If your tee shot winds up on the 5th green, you get a free drop, which I learned first hand. Hole 3: The opening four hole stretch is the toughest on the course, and this par four's blind, downhill tee shot provides no opportunity for relaxation. Note: If your ball ends up in the neighbor's yard to the right of the fairway, they don't mind if you retrieve it. But don't hit from their lawn (that's just common courtesy). Hole 4: Another steep up-hill climb to an elevated, semi-blind green that is a staple of the opening ten holes. Don't forget to look back toward the tee box from the green! A wonderful view that pays worthy tribute to the club's namesake. Hole 5: A par 3. I usually hit 9-iron to 20 ft, leave my birdie putt five feet short, and then my kind insurance broker says my favorite words: "That's good." Thanks buddy. Put me down for a three. Hole 6: If you're a lefty who fades it, this tee shot looks nearly impossible. But there's a hack: I highly suggest playing a huge cut to the right of the tree that blocks this par five's fairway. It should slice back into play. And if you wind up on the 7th fairway, it's a pretty agreeable angle into the green. You'll be thinkin' eagle (but if you're like me you will probably flub a chip and make a six). Hole 7: The seesaw front nine takes you back uphill on this short but tricky par four. Hole 8: Back downhill on a par 4. Don't miss right! That ball's a goner if you do. Although if you find a Taylor Made 4, that's mine. Please mail it back to me if you can. You can DM me for my address. Hole 9: The longest par 3 on the course, although it's still probably only a middle-iron for most golfers. Hole 10: The back nine (my preferred nine, for sure), begins with an uphill, dogleg right par 4. The elevated, tree-lined green is one of the prettier spots on the course. Hole 11: The course widens on this back nine stretch. If you were hesitant to let driver fly through the first ten holes, now's the time to let your big dog bark. Hole 12: One of my favorites on the course. A par five at just under 500 yards, a good drive will put you in an exciting go/no-go zone. If you challenge the water and win, you'll be raking in the Schlitz cocktails. If you lose, you'll be complaining about how the Finger Lakes air messes up your ball flight (and marking down a number that begins with 's'.) Hole 13: Back- to-back par fives is a quirk of Lakeside, but not a disagreeable one. This is the longest hole on the course, but an open and forgivable fairway makes it another good driving hole. Hole 14: If you're hungry and forgot to grab a bite at the turn, feel free to grab a few fresh grapes off the wonderful vines along the left side of the fairway, kindly placed for you to snack on. Hole 15: Along with the 12th, this is probably my favorite hole. The cottonwood trees provide an inviting and picturesque atmosphere, even when you're slamming your hybrid into the ground because you chunked one from the tree-lined left rough. Hole 16: An attractive, intelligent, and well-dressed par four. This hole may seem like a beautiful and eligible lady when you square up for your tee shot. But as you head down the fairway, you'll notice the ring. Sorry, boys. She's taken. Hole 17: My favorite of the par 3s. The trees once again create a secluded atmosphere that is the motif of the closing four hole stretch. Hole 18: The blue tees provide a tight angle into a wide open green. The white tees offer a much more forgiving shot. Whichever box you play, you'll love the view as you head for clubhouse and then onwards to The Laurentide to pound Schlitz cocktails with your handsome and delightful insurance broker.

I played a round here for the first time last year in July the day after proposing to my now fiancé…read morewhile we were staying at a lake house on Keuka Lake that her family rented out. I will say that I'm glad I played the day after because I think I would've had a nervous breakdown on the course if I played the day of lol. The course was a little dry in some spots, but I loved it there and I loved that it had some scenic views of Keuka Lake!

Super nice course and the owners are so nice. It's my new favorite course and could golf here…read moreeveryday. Well maintained and carts are in great shape!

One of my favorite 8-hole courses. Well maintained, beautiful landscapes and very friendly staff…read more Snacks and drinks available in the lobby, as well. Prices are low, it's well worth the drive to golf here!

I belong to a women's golf group where we play ten different golf courses that span four different…read morecounties in the Finger Lakes region over the course of the spring and summer. Willow Brook is by far the best course and club that we play. I speak for all of us as everyone seems to agree. The course itself is impeccable. The greens, the tees, the fairways, even in spite of torrential rain and drought all in one golf season. And, I can give the same praise to the people who provide our lunch. It's always right there and ready for us as soon as we finish our play. And it's superb. My only misgiving is it's pretty far away from where I live and I'd love to play it more often. I highly recommend this exceptional golfing experience. It's well worth the trip no matter where you are coming from. Oh, and the views are spectacular.

Excellent test of golf. Course is immaculate shape, greens are a but fast. Great value $34.00 with…read morecart on weekends. affordable.

What a wonderfully maintained course with beautiful scenery. I'd love to play this course again…read morethis fall when the leaves are in full color transition. I'm sure it would be a stunning background to a great golf course. My friend and I played 18 holes with our sons and throughly enjoyed it. From check in, to the driving range, to the chip/putting greens, to the course and 19th hole.....ZERO complaints. I can't wait to play it again.

Beautiful setting, great food! Service was a little slow, but we didn't mind as we were catching…read moreup. Nice wine selection!