Announcement for 2025: Erie County Parks is transitioning to a new tee time reservation and golf pass account management software. We are currently accepting renewal passes in the mail. Please check back for dates when we will be processing passes at the golf courses.
Tee-Time Reservation System
Elma Meadows Golf Course
Elma Meadows Golf Course is a 6,700-yard par 70 course situated along Buffalo Creek in the Town of Elma and is laid out on some of the most elevated terrains of any golf course in Erie County.
Opened in 1959 and designed by William Harries and Russ Tyron, Elma Meadows is known for its long par 4s, including the recently extended 495-yard par 4 18th hole from the championship tee.
More information on Elma Meadows Golf Course.
Grover Cleveland Golf Course
Grover Cleveland Golf Course is a 5,621-yard par 69 course located in the City of Buffalo.
It was the home of the 1912 U.S. Open and the only public golf facility in North America to be designed by two of the most famous golf architects of the early 20th Century, Walter Travis and Donald Ross. In 1910 Travis brought the course up to U.S. Open standards. In 1917-18 Donald Ross redesigned the course. In 1947 the City of Buffalo transferred part of the course for a VA Hospital. Three holes and part of a 4th were lost and three new holes added. Nine of the “1912 U.S. Open” holes still exist; the course is noted for its challenging green complexes designed by Ross, including the 17th hole “Redan” style par 3, as well as its fescue rough that makes it reminiscent of courses on the British Isles.
More information on Grover Cleveland Golf Course.
Annual Golf Passes
Golf Leagues
Only previously approved golf leagues will be approved in 2025.
Golf Tournaments
Golfers may book a golf tournament for either course by printing the application below and mailing the form and check/money order (made out to "Erie County Parks") to Erie County Parks Dept. 95 Franklin St Rm 1260 Buffalo, NY 14202.
Golf Tournament Application We are now accepting applications for 2025 tournaments
Please call (716) 858-6427 with any questions regarding the tournament application.
Golf Tournament Guidelines:
- Only one shotgun tournament per weekend (F-Sun), per course will be permitted.
- Only one, 2-day (F/Sat or Sat/Sun) shotgun tournament per month, per course, will be permitted.
- Available shotgun start times will be 9AM or 12 Noon. Applicant will choose on the application.
- All tournaments must have a tournament application on file showing fee paid. No exceptions.
- Public tee times will be made available once the tournament is finished.
Golf Course Policies
- All golfers must have a tee time. Walk-ins are welcome on the day of play if tee times are available.
- Any golfer found playing without a tee time will be asked to leave immediately.
- Golfers may check in up to ½ hour prior to tee time. Golfers attempting to check in earlier than ½ hour will be asked to come back.
- Rude, disrespectful behavior toward staff and/or other golfers will not be tolerated.
- Observe Golf Etiquette: Repair all ball marks, rake bunkers, and replace divots. Shirts must be worn at all times. Carts must remain at least 30 feet away from greens and bunkers.
- Golf carts are not allowed in the parking lot(s) under any circumstances.
Golf Course Rain Check Policy
EFFECTIVE 2016
To qualify for a raincheck, one of the following situations must apply:
- You must be delayed by rain for at least 30 minutes.
- You must have completed less than six (6) holes, and be on the course for less than ninety (90) minutes.
If you qualify for a raincheck, you will receive a pass for the exact value of your original purchase. This includes golf, golf cart, and access fee.
- There will be no rain checks issued if you begin play in the rain.
- There will be no rain checks issued if you complete six (6) holes.
For a raincheck, please bring your golf receipt to the cashier.