First of all, I don't know how anyone could give this golf course anything less than 4 stars. I…read morelove everything about this golf course from the views, to how well it's maintained, to the quirkiness of a couple of the holes on the back nine. It's one of the best golf courses in WNY, so if you don't like long rounds, get a dewsweeper tee time like I did or play in the afternoon. Anything in the late morning or early afternoon means the course will be packed. It's beautiful there and the for t nine starts you out with a relatively flat layout and then the back takes you up and down in elevation where the ski slopes would normally be. Hole 11 is really tough with a narrow landing area and a ravine to hit over to get to the green. Beautiful golf course and well worth a trip to Ellicottville and playing a little more to play a round there.

Great track! Conditions were what you'd expect for an early May round in western NY! Front and back…read more9s are very different. Front is relatively flat with some water hazards and back 9 is very hilly with more precision required!

So, we played this on September 1st, 2018. We have played here for the last probably 20 years, at…read moreleast once a year. Yesterday was the absolute worst experience I have ever had at Coudersport. Holiday rates were in full effect for Labor Day, so we spent $100 for 2 people to play. Typically this wouldn't bother me. The greens were aerated - normally that wouldn't really bother me either, though I believe courses need to not charge full price when they are. However, they were aerated so poorly that the greens were effectively like playing Plinko with Bob Barker in 1997. The plugs from the greens were not discarded, rather left next to the greens which removed any chance of the grass near the greens being cut. The amount of sand used to smooth out the aeration is likely 25-30% of what is required. The greens are a complete disaster. I get that it has rained a lot recently, but there is no excuse for dead, rotting grass on the greens. If this were a club with severe competition, they would rip them out, close for the year and take care of them. The greens at Coudersport are typically so much nicer. Hole 11 is under construction, so they removed it from the back 9 and added a hole on the former 18 tee box and called it 17. So on the current hole 16, former hole 17, the green is actually so bad if your ball is on grass on it you should win an award. It was a dirt patch. I am a 2-3 handicapper and I always look forward to playing at Coudersport. Obviously if I would've known I would be charged $50 to play on dirt greens and complete awful aeration (neither of these things were mentioned prior to the acceptance of my pair of $50 greens fees) then I would've gone somewhere else. Bolivar was recently under water for 3 weeks, and it is not in nearly as bad of shape as Coudersport is. Coudersport will likely not be getting any money from my family or I again.

This golf course is one of my favorite in the world! If…read moreyou've never golfed in this area, you are in for a treat. Challenging, beautiful and the putting greens are fast. Well worth the flight to Buffalo and the drive to Coudersport. There are a few more golf courses within driving distance to make a heck of a golf vacation in the mountains.

I played a round of golf here for the first time last weekend and really enjoyed it! I'm not from…read morethe area, but I took a drive to play here from a lake house my in-laws were renting for the week on Keuka Lake. The front nine is pretty challenging there, while the back nine is a little easier and more straightforward. The course was in great shape except a few dry spots here and there, but it's been a relatively dry summer. I think if I was in the area, I'd play there again. I loved the course, but I'd say the price point is the only thing keeping me from giving it 5 stars.

I played here in the fall a couple years ago with my brother and loved the course. The layout was…read moreawesome and the greens were even better! I haven't been back here yet, but I'd love to go again in the fall for the scenery!

If your round is purchased on-line; the pro refuses use of the more modern blue carts. He was…read moreopenly hostile toward on-line purchasers. Requiring use of the old mildew, torn seat, white Yamaha carts while there were newer carts available. Wouldn't even offer to upgrade for additional payment. Course is in need of updating. Holes and direction from green to the subsequent tee are sometimes confusing. Many fairways are clover infested or ill defined. Greens are generally well kept, with some degree of repair required on about half.

Holiday Valley is the best "local" ski resort (in my case local means a 3 hour drive each way). I…read moream willing to make the drive since Holiday Valley provides a great ski day. The resort has 750 feet of vertical, but it skies much bigger than that, the large variety of slopes and challenges provides a rich experience. Parking at Holiday Valley is free, but on a busy day you may have a bit of a walk, especially if you are heading to the Main Lodge, but you can park at one of the other 2 base lodges, they are smaller but still very nice. My biggest complaint at the Main Lodge is that you will encounter a couple of sets of stairs to get to the slopes. Inside the lodge there are plenty of seating, bathrooms, rentals, ski shops and the usual ski lodge food. The Tannenbaum Lodge does provide a couple of rooms where you can leave your bags and bring your own food, which is very convenient. From the Main Lodge you have 2 primary lift choices, Cindy's Quad and the Mardi Gras Express; both keep the lines moving at a good pace and allow you access to the rest of the resort. The lift system overall works well to keep you moving and the lines at a reasonable level. This year Holiday Valley has gone to a RFID lift ticket which was a bit challenging to find the right location for the card to consistently activate the gates, once I figured it out it was pretty smooth. Holiday Valley offers plenty of challenge and with its location in the lake effect snow belt it usually gets great snow coverage. On my recent day trip I found the skiing better than my earlier trip to Lake open runs like Mardi Gras to rollicking narrower trails through the woods. The Black trails are always welcome with Champagne, Yodeler and Edelweiss usually worth multiple runs. Typically, 1 or 2 of these will have one side groomed and the other side moguls. There are plenty of glade tree skiing runs and a couple of terrain parks off of the Morningstar Express Lift. They even have a Double Black Diamond run, although it was not open this trip. For my most recent visit I took advantage of the Cabin Fever Days promotion to get a $25 lift ticket at selected ski shops; plenty of other people also took advantage of the promotion so it was busy for a Tuesday. Conditions were great, almost the whole resort was open. After a nice morning of skiing the Blue and Black runs, I did feel so good that I skied some of the moguls and took a few runs through the Happy Glades which is the first time I have been tree skiing in several years. I also did take a short midday stop at the Tannenbaum Lodge for a quick warm up. Holiday Valley consistently receives high marks as one of the best resorts in the East, it also gets more skier visits than any other resort in New York. I have been skiing Holiday Valley for more than three decades and I always have a great time. The drive there and back can be challenging at times, but that just means the resort is getting plenty of snow. If you are looking for a great day of skiing Holiday Valley should be on your list. In addition, the town of Ellicottville is a charming ski town and Salamanca offers a full-service Casino and resort.

WOW this ski resort blew me away, as it has everything you will need to enjoy your skiing…read moreexperience. They have tons of ski equipment/snowboarding, a large cafeteria on the second floor, daycare service, and a cool little bar. I'm still taking back at how nice all the skiers were. Basically everyone welcoming you to sit at their table while eating, and helping when they see you're in distress. I'd like to call that unity. You could see large groups of friends, couples, families with small children and solo skiers all having the time of their life. I was impressed that you could safely leave your skis outside on the rack and no one bothered them. That doesn't happen in Columbus, Ohio. lol This lodge is something you would see out of a magazine as it is magnificent in every way. My favorite was the large, second floor outside patio area with comfy chairs to sit and rest in between racing down the slopes. Just a place to kick back and catch your breath, and it's right off of the bar area, how convenient is that? On the first level, there is a huge locker room area with digital lockers, where you'll see everyone either bundling up or stripping down. In the cafeteria on the second floor, like I mentioned before has a huge array of delicious items to refuel your system. As you walk in the dining area, you will see a huge room with wraparound windows and I could not even tell you how many tables and chairs, and an enormous fireplace....which was a bit too warm for my liking, but I just took off a few layers and I was fine. On the first floor adjacent to the bottom of the slope, you will find a very toasty warm Starbucks offering not only their signature coffees and snacks, but also a wall of alcohol, alcoholic beverages, along with whiskey. Guess you gotta stay warm somehow. They also have a large glass ice water tower for those that want to pop in and get a quick hydrate before heading back out. And the slopes... unbelievable!!!! You literally have so much to choose from. And they are all meticulously cared for. Lastly, they have ski lessons on hand for the beginners. Overall, I was impressed and look forward to my next visit . Thank you holiday Valley!!!!

Been coming here since I was a kid. Great golf course that's a nice balance between challenging and…read moreforgiving. And a round is about as cheap as it gets -- usually $10 for walking 9. Come around Friday for great food and a busy night at the club house (usually they have a fish fry), although you can usually grab food any other day of the week too -- burgers, salads, wraps, bar food. It's worth becoming a regular -- or a member -- here.

The only two reviews have to be fake, we golfed for a total of a half hour and in that time we were…read moreharassed by the owners, scammed out of our money and didn't even play our nine holes. We payed for a cart that we were refused use of, and where promised a refund for this when we were finished. By the time we gave up we came back to a locked and empty club house unable to get money back. Terrible experience from the start and will never come back again if that's how paying customers are treated!!

A hidden gem nestled in the middle many attractions in the ANF. The new owners plan to add a…read morecamping resort by 2024!

This course is nestled in the Allegheny National Forest and Kinzua area of McKean county near…read moreBradford pa. They Do a good job of keeping the leaves in the fall of the course. The course is very colorful this time of year.

Solid track for the $$$! Good mix of challenging holes and easier holes! Overall condition is what…read moreyou'd expect for the greens fee!

Had dinner. Great service. Friendly. Had quesadillas - and appetizers. The food was good…read more Quick too. Played golf following day and had a great time. Casual and relaxed. Ice cream to follow. All were so nice! Much appreciated.

Food is very good and well priced. A solid beer selection and nice views of Waneta Lake. Servers…read moreare very friendly.

Our play at this course was interrupted and we were forced to end play. We were never informed…read moreabout a womans league starting that evening. We had two groups of 4 playing together. It was a slow day at the course. We had no one in front of us our behind us. On the 16th a Karen who was playing in the womans league came by to tell us to get off the course. We asked her to contact management if they officially wanted to remove us from the course. We continued play. A ranger did come out and tell us to leave the course. Even at this time we were not interfering with the league play. We were on approach shots and they hadn't even taken the tee box. In front play had moved to the green on the next hole. So we fell in sequence without interfering with any group. At this point we left the course. We approached the Pro at the pro-shop for an explanation. He turned out to be an arrogant pompous ass. We have started our annual golf trip at Elkdale for years. We would eat lunch there and very generously tipped the waitress. Needles to say we will never come back. There are plenty other courses that I believe will gladly accept our money.

Elkdale is one of my favorite courses that I've played that's in WNY's southern tier. I went in the…read morefall a couple years ago to play there on a day off from work. I loved the layout and the rolling hills on the course. The course and the scenery around it in the fall was absolutely beautiful! This is a course I've really wanted to go back and play again!