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Elma Meadows Golf Course<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n More information on Elma Meadows Golf Course<\/a>.<\/p>\n Grover Cleveland Golf Course<\/a> is a 5,621-yard par 69 course located in the City of Buffalo.<\/p>\n 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.\u00a0 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 \u201c1912 U.S. Open\u201d holes still exist; the course is noted for its challenging green complexes designed by Ross, including the 17th hole \u201cRedan\u201d style par 3, as well as its fescue rough that makes it reminiscent of courses on the British Isles.<\/p>\n More information on Grover Cleveland Golf Course<\/a>.<\/p>\n Only previously approved golf leagues will be approved in 2026.<\/p>\n Golfers\u00a0may\u00a0book a golf tournament\u00a0for 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.\u00a095 Franklin St Rm 1260 Buffalo, NY 14202.\u00a0<\/p>\n We are now accepting applications for 2026 tournaments: Golf Tournament Guidelines:<\/p>\n Only one shotgun tournament\/outing per weekend (Friday-Saturday), per course will be permitted. NEW FOR 2026: Cancellation of and changes to tee time must be made at least 4 hours in advance. Cancellations can be made in person, by phone, or via our tee time system. Three no-shows or late cancellations (less than 4 hours notice) will result in a loss of tee time privileges for 30 days. No refunds will be given.![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/grover-cleveland-3-jimbio-mcdonald.jpg\")
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Golf Tournament Application<\/a> \u00a0
Golf Outing Application<\/a><\/p>\n
\nOnly one, 2-day shotgun tournament per month, per course, will be permitted.
\nTournaments\/outings can be scheduled for Fridays or Saturdays. No tournaments\/outings on Sundays.
\nNo one organization can have more than one tournament\/outing per month.
\nAvailable shotgun start times will be 9AM or 12 Noon. Applicant will choose on the application.
\nAll tournaments must have a tournament application on file showing fee paid. No exceptions.
\nPublic tee times will be made available once the tournament is finished.<\/p>\n
\nAll golfers must have a tee time. Walk-ins are welcome on the day of play if tee times are available.
\nAny golfer found playing without a tee time will be asked to leave immediately.
\nGolfers may check in up to \u00bd hour prior to tee time. Golfers attempting to check in earlier than \u00bd hour will be asked to come back.
\nRude, disrespectful behavior toward staff and\/or other golfers will not be tolerated.
\nObserve 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.
\nGolf carts are not allowed in the parking lot(s) under any circumstances.<\/p>\n