1 Payne Street, Hamilton, New York 13346, US
(315) 824-2300
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About Colgate Inn

The Colgate Inn sits less than a half mile from the Seven Oaks Golf Club, the Colgate University's excellent golf course. Built in 1925, the historic inn features 40 rooms and suites, a popular restaurant called The Tavern and various event spaces. Hotel guests gain access to the university's fitness facilities. The 6,800-yard Seven Oaks by Robert Trent Jones Sr. is a public facility. 

Facts

Price Range$$$, $$$$
Property Class★★★★
Year Opened1925
Number of UnitsLess than 100

Amenities

RestaurantsBar, Casual
Room TypesRoom, Suite
Practice FacilityYes

Services

Room ServiceYes

Rules

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

Golf courses at Colgate Inn

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars
109 Reviews (109)
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Played

Staff Takes Advantage of you

Bought the round for my so, which included a cart, but the pro shop made him walk because he is a college student, even though the golfnow reservation included a cart. Absolutely disgusting disrespect from the pro shop.

First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 2.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 1.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 29
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 2
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
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Championship is right!

Course is in fantastic shape and a great challenge from all tees for all levels! I love this 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 5.0
Reviews 22
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 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

GOOD STUFF

Lots of fun as I am able to use every club in the bag. Greens rolled nice and accepted ball nicely. Can’t wait to play again .

GOOD STUFF

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 4.0
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Classic Robert Trent Jones, Sr. gem!

Set in the beautiful Chenango Valley below Colgate University this course is as challenging as it is beautiful! Risk/reward evident on every hole to challenge your course management skills, and rough that swallows balls and can turn any hole into a dreaded double bogey...or worse. Redesigned 13 times from inception in the early 1930's until construction in the early 1960's, RTJ had ample time to refine his ideas with his experience. I go back again and again, but everyone should play it at least once!

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 22
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Always a fun challenge!

Love this Robert Trent Jones Sr. course...a hiddrn gem! Great layout, excellent risk/reward for your course management practice. The rough is tough, especially when fast growing in the Spring. Greens are fantastic and recent work on course completed and grown in nicely after a tough winter. Fantastic new clubhouse and really great food and drink. It's set on the edge of a great little college town!

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
Reviews 22
Recommended
Played
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
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Well Worth It

My wife and I played 7 Oaks on an overcast fall day and it was great. We played in 3 hours and were impressed by the late season conditions, The rough was thick and fairways were nice. Greens were tough but fair as we had to adjust to them as they weren't very fast, but challenging. We'll definitely come back.

Previously Played
Wet 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
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 2
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 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Always a great time!

The course is extremely well maintained and always a challenge. A lot of rain the night before but drainage was handled well. A true Robert Trent Jones, Sr. test, it is fun to play, unless you are in the rough. :>) Greens are usually hard & fast, with lots of undulations.

Facilities are absolutely great, the food & drink are exceptional, and the staff are very friendly and helpful. You should plan on having lunch or dinner there!

You drive up the hill to the range, but it is a grass surface and sweet view! You must play, and you will want to come back!

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 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

My favorite course!

Always a great day when I play Seven Oaks! Course is in great shape and the recent inprovements to drainage and bunkers help keep it in great shape. Tough but fair layout is a real Robert Trent Jones Sr. gem. Don't miss an opportunity to play here!

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
Review 1
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 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Tough and challenging 💪

I played this course again, but I went one tee box back. An overly challenging course but I give up scoring well for the scenic views. Staff are great and quite friendly. I can't wait to get out there with some friends next time.

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
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Always a great round!

Course is well maintained & in great shape. Recent improvements to course enhance conditions. This is a must play course for all Robert Trent Jones Sr. fans!

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 8
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 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 22
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
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
Reviews 22
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
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 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 5.0
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