60 Lake Street, Cooperstown, New York 13326, US
(607) 547-9931
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About Otesaga Resort Hotel

The Otesaga Resort Hotel is a lakeside retreat in the heart of Cooperstown, the charming village home to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Its calling card for golfers is the Leatherstocking Golf Course, a historic design that finishes gloriously along the lake. An outdoor pool, two tennis courts and the Hawkeye Spa are part of its many amenities. Guests can rent a canoe, paddleboard or rowboat to go fishing on the lake. Complimentary valet parking and afternoon cookies and tea proves the resort is all about service. The Fire Bar, a large outdoor firepit, serves as a gathering spot before or after dining at one of several restaurants and bars. Downtown Cooperstown's baseball card and memorabilia stores are just a short bike ride or walk away.

Facts

Price Range$$$, $$$$
Property Class★★★★
Year Opened1909
Number of Units100-300

Amenities

RestaurantsFine, Bar, Casual
Room TypesRoom, Suite
TennisYes
Fitness CenterYes
Practice FacilityYes
Banquet SpaceYes
SpaYes

Services

Room ServiceYes
ConciergeYes

Rules

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

Golf courses at Otesaga Resort Hotel

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4.9
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5.0
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First Time Playing

Escape from baseball

After visiting cooperstown a few times through the years i never had my clubs with me but this week when my son was playing at all-star village for the week i knew i had another opportunity to play Leatherstocking. It did not disappoint! Found a great last minute deal on GolfNow for $104 but I fully intended to pay the $150 greens fee and it still would have been worth it. Course is beatiful and after a week of heavy rain you never wouldve known that course got a drop of rain. The mountains and lake make for a beautiful backdrop and the holes are challenging but fair. Greens are well maintained and can make you crazy with the slopes and speeds. Lot of shots you are hitting above and below your feet due to the hilly conditions. Pace of play was spot on to 4 hours and that was a busy sunday morning too. I would expect that course to see many capable golfer withbthe cost being what it is. After years of wanting to play Leatherstocking it was worth the wait

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Spectacular scenery

This is a challenging course with spectacular scenery. Great value for the money, especially mid to late afternoon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 53
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Finishing hole is the BEST!

Great course all around. Some trees. Some more water than trees and on the side of a mountain! Awesome design. Staff was great. All willing to help and give some valuable tips.

Greens were also challenging changing elevations and directions. Can't wait to get back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 53
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

One of a kind

The layout, condition- lush grass and well defined fairways. Greens were perfect. The scenery incredible! Great finishing holes! You’ll love the 18th!

Great staff from starter to pro shop to cart/club attendants . Can’t wait to play again!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 32
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Get Out To Leatherstocking!

This course is absolutely fantastic, and definitely worth the trip out to Cooperstown, NY. The price is not cheap at $150.00 peak rate, but there are some good deals for twilight ($110) and off peak season ($79).

This course really has something for everyone, extremely beautiful views, and very interesting golf course architecture.

The finishing stretch of 16-18 is not for the faint of heart, but overall the course is fun and interesting.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Cooperstown experience

The baseball hall of fame was the reason we were there. The 3 best things in Cooperstown are the baseball hall of fame, Ommegang brewery and this golf course. Beautiful setting and the course was wet but in great shape. It’s part of the experience and well worth it. The staff was great and we will go back again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Above average course

Pro shop check in was easy although the day I was there parking was a major issue. Literally no spaces and I had to park on the street with my passenger side wheels on the sidewalk...but no curb. Course layout and views were exceptional in places. Greens were not completely grown in yet.

Golfnow early season deal was the only reason I could afford this place. For those well-off financially the full season rate of $150 would be ok because of the beauty of the course. I would probably drive the 1 and a half hours to the course once a year if I get the same or similar deal.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1092
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Michigan Advisor
Top 10 Contributor
First Time Playing

Favorite Course in NT State

This is my favorite course in NYS and one of if not Devereux Emmets best with only maybe Huntington Cc or Copake Lake being better. These are some of the quickest and coolest greens you can play by Emmet.

The finishing 18th hole is one of the best around. I would add this course to any trip to the baseball HOF!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Awesome Fall Golf

This course never falls short of a great golf day…good score or bad….we had an amazing day of golf at a very reasonable price for a wonderful course…the views and course layout are spectacular an d the surrounding area of Cooperstown is worth the trip. I started my morning with a 4 mile hike at Glimmerglass State Park and a walk around the village, which includes the Baseball Hall of Fame, quaint shops/restaurants/distillery/etc., Doubleday Field, and more. A 1.5 hourish drive from the Syracuse area on a pretty day. Take the time and make a day of it!😊

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 60
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Another great day

Resort course, and when you're lucky enough to catch a deal, book it. Played at least 3 times this season there. Always in great shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 29
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

New York Golf at it's best

Leatherstocking is a New York treasure. The beauty, challenge, layout, amenities, you'll be hard pressed to find a better golf experience.. I played with my wife who's not a strong golfer and she thoroughly enjoyed it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 60
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

You can't strike out with this course

Located in the city with the "Baseball Hall of Fame", this course continues to give you nine innings of great golf. Extra innings will take you to the back nine and more great golf.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 60
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Beautiful resort course

Have played here many times. Course always in great shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

A gem in Cooperstown

It had been 40 years since I last played the course. I had forgotten how small and challenging the greens are. It is a superb older layout that definitely requires you to golf your ball. There are great views as well. I was so glad I got the opportunity to play the course again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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