3 South Lake Drive, Chautauqua, New York 14722, US
(716) 357-4444
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About Athenaeum Hotel

Established in 1881, the Athenaeum Hotel isn't a traditional golf resort. It is part of the non-profit Chautauqua Institution, which offers educational programming on the grounds, while also including recreation such as golf, tennis, fishing, swimming, sailing or canoe/kayak rentals. During the spring and fall months, the hotel acts as a host to conferences, weddings and special events that don't require gate passes into the property. The Lakes and Hills courses at Chautauqua Golf Club, which have ties to Donald Ross and Seymour Dunn, have been played by legends Sam Snead and Ben Hogan. Both are roughly 6,500 yards. Multiple restaurants are available. 

Facts

Price Range$$
Property Class★★★★
Acres750
Year Opened1881
Number of UnitsLess than 100

Amenities

RestaurantsBar, Fine, Casual
Room TypesRoom, Suite
PoolIndoor
TennisYes
Fitness CenterYes
Practice FacilityYes
Beach AccessYes
Golf School/AcademyYes
Banquet SpaceYes

Services

Kids ProgramYes
ConciergeYes

Rules

Is the resort pet friendly?No
Is resort stay required for a tee time?No

Golf courses at Athenaeum Hotel

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars
69 Reviews (69)
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Course was in great shape for this early in the year. No one in front or behind us. Played the lake course

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Can’t beat the golf now deal

Great course. Great deal from golf now . Highly recommend both the hill and lake courses

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Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Reviews 40
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Made my top 10

It was a little wet when we played the lake course from the blues. Every hole has a challenge. Lined with mature trees, escape from errant shots is difficult.

Surprising where grass bunkers with 90° front faces that were very high. But the greens were magnificent. Great roll and undulating. A missed read can funnel you yards from your objective. I am glad they were soft when I played, they must be racetracks on drier days.

You could not ask for a better 18 / 36 for a golf outing.

I have always come to Chatauqua for the fishing, but now I have 2 great choices.

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First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great day

What's beautiful course to play on such a perfect day!! The weather was beautiful and everything on the course was very lush!! Greens, fairways were fantastic!! Stay out of the rough ⛳️

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Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Excellent course, excellent challenge

Get to Chautauqua Golf Club, it is an excellent layout and in excellent condition. Great challenge!

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 5.0
Review 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a year
Recommended
Played

Classic course

I play the lake course annually. I go to the Chautauqua Institute every year for vacation, and it would be no vacation without playing this course. Every year the course is kept in immaculate shape, and you could forget that you are playing a public course. I especially love the history, and the old timey feel of it. It is also extremely fun to play.

Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great Course

The Hill Course at Chautauqua is s top notch golf course. The course is in excellent condition.

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Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Fall Golf is the best

Great weather in Chautauqua Ny leads to an even greater day of golf at an outstanding course.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Played

Bad shape

The greens are not in very good shape at all they were punched witch I can under stand but there were pine needles everywhere and seed pod leaves on every hole this is not a cheap golf course have they ever heard of a leaf blower

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Commented Oct 19, 2017
Hello, thank you for taking the time to review our course, Chautauqua Golf Club - Hill Course. We're sorry to hear that the course conditions were not in the best shape on your day of play, and we appreciate your feedback on this matter. We hope you will be able to see improvements during your next round. It looks like you enjoyed the layout and pace of play, which we hope was able to improve your overall customer experience. Thank you for choosing to golf with us in the Western New York area, and we hope to see you again soon.
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great Course

A top rated course that host the Junior College NCAA Golf Championship for a great value. I would highly recommend playing it.

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Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 27
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great Course at a Great Price

The Hill Course was an excellent challenge. I have played the lower course before but this as my first time playing up top and it did not disappoint.

If you hit good shots you can score (if you are a decent putter). If you hit poor shots, you are punished...sometimes severely but fairly.

Get out here and play as soon as you can. Enjoy fall golf at its finest.

First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 7
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Hill Course/Where's the water refreshments?

Very hot day and we saw the cart girl on #1 and never saw her again. On this course you do not make the turn at the clubhouse and there were few vending machines to purchase any water.

Decent track but on hot days the course management should take care of their playing public.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 1.0
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great Day for Golf.

Scheduled to play the Lake Course, but it was backed up with many foursomes. The starter offered a solution, "The Hill Course is open, greens were punched 3-4 days ago, good shape, and hardly anyone in front of you." I took his advice, the greens were not perfect, but very doable. The lay-out of the course is enjoyable, some really fun holes, and very scenic. Played from the white tees, reachable par four's in regulation, and challenging par three's. Can't wait to come back in a week or two when the colors are even more vibrant. Golf Now app(VIP Member) provided me with an excellent price for this 3 1/2 hour round.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 28
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Sloooooow

The course is beautiful, but since we played the Hill course, because the Lake course was closed for aeration, it was painfully slow. I think 4:45 for 18 holes is sad!!

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 1.0
Reviews 38
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Played

55 minute wait on a par 3

Played here numerous times and never had an issue like this. There were 5 groups....yes 5 groups waiting to hit on the par 3 7th hole 178 yards. They had a ranger but he was no where to be found. We quit after 9 holes, went into the pro shop telling them very pleasantly of the major backup and that we couldn't be out here all day. Not a word was said ...no offer of a 9 hole refund...nothing. We felt like they could care less. Extremely disappointing

Previously Played
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 1.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 2.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 3.0
Commented Sep 22, 2017
Hello, thank you for taking the time to review our course, Chautauqua Golf Club, in the Chautauqua area. We are sorry to hear that the pace of play was slow when you last played. However, we are glad to see that you enjoyed our course layout. We appreciate your feedback, and we hope to see you again soon.
Reviews 23
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

nice course, tough greens, some pins were a little unfair

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great layout

Enough water to be interesting, very quick greens but roll true, pin placements were very tough.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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