4101 Watson Boulevard, Johnson City, New York 13790, US
(607) 797-2381
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About Traditions at the Glen

The Traditions at the Glen marries the charms of the past with the convenience of the present. Guests can stay in rooms and suites in a historic mansion tied to some of the greatest names in U.S. politics, sports and business. The classic golf course, played by legends like Ben Hogan, Sam Snead and Bing Crosby, also offers Footgolf. Hiking and biking is available throughout the 650 acres of the surrounding natural Glen. The Tavern and Bogey's Grill feed visitors, while a spa relaxes them.

Facts

Price Range$$, $$$
Property Class★★★
Acres650
Year Opened1918
Number of UnitsLess than 100

Amenities

RestaurantsBar, Casual, Buffet
Room TypesRoom, Suite
Practice FacilityYes
Banquet SpaceYes
SpaYes

Services

Room ServiceYes

Rules

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

Golf courses at Traditions at the Glen

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars
54 Reviews (54)
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Quality Golf Course

Nice place that I would recommend. Played in September and after the summer it was still in really good shape. Nice mix of holes.

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Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 49
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Good old course.

Typical old private course layout. Good use of terrain with elevation changes. Has seen better days but is still worth a try.

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First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Played

Worst course played, sad because it has potential. Very disappointing.

After reading some of the great reviews, I decided to give this course a try. It was a disappointment even for the price. Nearby courses charge about the same or less and are in fabulous shape and well taken care of.
My photos support my review.
The carts were filthy, old and ours actually backfired.
The garbage cans on the course were all full and you can tell haven't been emptied for a while.
The fairways were in decent shape as well as the greens. The course isn't particularly hard. Any bunkers if you did land in them were unplayable. (see photo) They actually had saplings growing in them.
As you come around to the back 9, there is this dilapidated building/resort that you actually have to drive around and if teeing off from the blues you are parked looking into this building which should be condemned and torn down. I'm not sure if this building is part of Traditions, but maybe if they hung some tarps or did something to buffer that view it would help. I was actually scared. Ran to the tee box and hit as fast as I could. (again, see photos)
They seem to be focusing their efforts on foot golf and letting the golf side go. There were weeds on the edges of bunkers, cart paths and trees. Cart paths were potholed and corroding away. Tee boxes and many greens had debris all over them. (branches, leaves, twigs)
The only pro about it was that 3 of the par 3's were challenging.
We actually almost left after the 5th hole it was so bad.
If you don't play often and cherish your time out on the course, avoid this course!

First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart
1.0
1.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 1.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 1.0
Difficulty 2.0
Reviews 57
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

The Front Nine!!!

This is a old short course but plenty of danger looms off the fairway. The front nine makes the course with the challenging hills. The back nine is flatter but still has some challenge with length of holes. No sand in the bunkers but they were edged for new sand to be put in them sometime.

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First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Played

Front Nine is Pretty, Back Nine is Depressing

The front nine isn't amazing but it does have some pretty views. The back nine faces a huge abandoned building that is just depressing and awful to look at.

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First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 3.0
Review 1
Recommended
Played

excellent place to play

Only draw back is my golf game could use a Suttle to bring clubs from cars to starter.

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Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Review 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Well kept course

Very helpful and friendly staff. Grounds are very well kept. The holes have a weird arrangement I think in part due to the moving of the clubhouse when the lower IBM building was closed. It does not affect play, but you are not near the clubhouse very often. there is a snack shack mid-course,

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First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

close to home good price

For this time of year the course was in very good condition. Fairways were mostly clear of leaves. The rough was very grabby, so stay out of it!!!! Had a good time, no waiting, no one hurried us.

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Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

greens were great

very crowded need ranger to move slower foursomes along

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Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

beautiful course

I really enjoyed my round at Traditions. It is challenging and well-maintained, and beautiful as well. Recommeneded

First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 5.0
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Superb greens

This was my first trip to Traditions at the Glen and it was well worth the drive from NEPA. It's not the longest course but the layout and greens will keep all levels of golfers interested and challenged. The greens were outstanding, they held all approach shots but when putting they were much faster than they look. They rolled true and fast. It was a great day and I'll definitely be back in the future.

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First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 3.0
Review 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

A great round

The greens were perfect,the help was great,and the overall course condition was fantastic. We had a great round of golf at afun course.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Rainy, but still played well

It was a rainy day, but the course still played very well. Greens still rolled true had break despite the weather. Good drainage, great rate the golfnow.

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Previously Played
Poor weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Scenic views

Course was in great condition. Rain had washed out some sand traps but they were being groomed while we were playing our round. Enjoyed the round of golf.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Traditions

Excellent course - challenging fairways and greens.

Course is in really nice shape and the staff is very friendly and helpful. A little confusing getting to a couple of the holes until you know the course, especially around the snack shack and hole #17. Look for the signs and you'll be OK.

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Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

love this course

it is a shorter course. if you hit anything over 250 on a tee shot then its usually only a short iron or a wedge in. overall i would recommend this course to anyone.

Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Fun course

Fun course to play. Excellent for the price. Cant beat it. Played this course multiple times glad that it is on Golf Now.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Agood challenge for all.

From the first tee you can tell that this course will challenge your skills. The fairways are in excellent shape as are the greens. Speed on the greens was fast but read true.

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First Time Playing
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Quality

Awesome course. Well kept, one of the best greens I've seen this season. Open fairways, so it is very forgiving but has challenging par 3s. An excellent course for the money, and a great place to improve your game without going broke. I keep it in my rotation and plan to play it much more, they even honored me with a rain check - definitely check it out!

Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

future casino site too

Traditions is always in great shape. Tough track with true greens. Highly recommend it!

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