Glen Oak Golf Course
Plan your round at Glen Oak Golf Course
Glen Oak is an 18-hole championship course in East Amherst, about 25 minutes from downtown Buffalo, designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. It plays to par 72 and 7,310 yards from the back tees (75.4 rating, 142 slope). Water, creeks and out of bounds come into play on many holes, and the greens are large and often multi-tiered.
- 18 holes
- Par 72
- Designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr.
Course strategy
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Glen Oak Golf Course hole by hole
Par 3Par 4Par 5
Hole 1
505
yds ·Tee 2
Fairway bunkers are in play off the tee. A fairway wood followed by a mid-iron and a short iron is the safer route on this par 5.
Hole 2
180
yds ·Tee 2
A par 3 with water and a creek around the green, so club selection matters.
Hole 3
410
yds ·Tee 2
Water on the right can catch a tee shot that runs straight through the fairway. Cutting the left corner brings bunkers and out of bounds into play.
Hole 4
370
yds ·Tee 2
Out of bounds runs down the left side. The green is very deep and can mean a two to three club difference.
Hole 5
540
yds ·Tee 2
A three-shot par 5 with water on both sides for the second and third shots, so conservative play is rewarded.
Hole 6
415
yds ·Tee 2
Play left of the fairway bunker, then the hole turns right. The large two-tiered green makes pin position important.
Hole 7
335
yds ·Tee 2
A risk-reward hole. An iron off the tee is the smart play, and trying to carry the pond with a wood is risky.
Hole 8
175
yds ·Tee 2
A par 3 over water. Aiming for the back of the green is the safer play.
Hole 9
400
yds ·Tee 2
Water on the right is in play off the tee. Two bunkers guard the narrow front of the green, so the back is safer.
Hole 10
410
yds ·Tee 2
Aim right of the fairway bunkers. Out of bounds lies beyond the green, and the three-tiered green is one of the toughest on the course.
Hole 11
510
yds ·Tee 2
A reachable par 5. Finding the fairway matters because slices can end up in the creek on the right.
Hole 12
170
yds ·Tee 2
A long par 3 with water in front of an angled green and bunkers behind it. Check the wind.
Hole 13
405
yds ·Tee 2
Play into the prevailing wind. Avoid out of bounds on the left and take enough club for the uphill approach.
Hole 14
385
yds ·Tee 2
A slight dogleg left around a fairway bunker. Hooks can find out of bounds and slices often find the creek.
Hole 15
205
yds ·Tee 2
A long par 3 that usually plays longer than it looks. Avoid going straight at a pin tucked behind the bunkers.
Hole 16
400
yds ·Tee 2
Stay right of the bunker off the tee. The green is small, so don't go long with the approach.
Hole 17
360
yds ·Tee 2
A short par 4 where tee position matters. Water on the left is reachable for long hitters, and going over the green is trouble.
Hole 18
545
yds ·Tee 2
A three-shot par 5. A fairway wood or long iron off the tee sets up the next shots over two creeks toward the green.
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Distances in yards
| Hole | Par | Hcp | Tee 1 | Tee 2 | Tee 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 17 | 540 | 505 | 480 |
| 2 | 3 | 13 | 195 | 180 | 170 |
| 3 | 4 | 9 | 445 | 410 | 375 |
| 4 | 4 | 15 | 390 | 370 | 340 |
| 5 | 5 | 1 | 590 | 540 | 500 |
| 6 | 4 | 7 | 445 | 415 | 390 |
| 7 | 4 | 5 | 365 | 335 | 310 |
| 8 | 3 | 3 | 185 | 175 | 160 |
| 9 | 4 | 11 | 450 | 400 | 360 |
| Out | 36 | 3,605 | 3,330 | 3,085 | |
| 10 | 4 | 6 | 440 | 410 | 375 |
| 11 | 5 | 18 | 540 | 510 | 470 |
| 12 | 3 | 4 | 210 | 170 | 155 |
| 13 | 4 | 8 | 450 | 405 | 370 |
| 14 | 4 | 14 | 445 | 385 | 340 |
| 15 | 3 | 10 | 225 | 205 | 185 |
| 16 | 4 | 16 | 420 | 400 | 370 |
| 17 | 4 | 12 | 400 | 360 | 330 |
| 18 | 5 | 2 | 575 | 545 | 490 |
| In | 36 | 3,705 | 3,390 | 3,085 | |
| Total | 72 | 7,310 | 6,720 | 6,170 | |
| Rating / Slope | 75.4 / 142 | 72.8 / 136 | 70.4 / 127 | ||
Before you go
Everything to know on arrival
Know before you go
- ✓Look at the hole notes for where water and creeks sit before choosing clubs off the tee
- ✓Check the wind on the par 3s, especially the 12th
- ✓Book through the tee-time link on the course website
Carts & walking
The course has Club Car Tempo carts with GPS, Bluetooth and USB charging.
Practice facilities
There is a large practice area with natural grass tees and a large practice green with putting and chipping areas. PGA Professional lessons, adult clinics, youth golf, and Titleist and L.A.B. putter fittings are offered.
Food & drink
Mahaney's Pub opens daily at 11am. Banquets, event packages and drop-off catering are also available.
Quick answers
Glen Oak Golf Course at a glance
How many holes does Glen Oak Golf Course have, and what's the par?
Glen Oak Golf Course has 18 holes and plays to a par of 72, from 6,170 to 7,310 yards depending on the tees.
Is there a hole-by-hole guide to Glen Oak Golf Course?
Yes. This guide covers Glen Oak Golf Course hole by hole, with the course's own notes on its holes.
Who designed Glen Oak Golf Course?
Glen Oak Golf Course was designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr..
What are the cart and walking rules at Glen Oak Golf Course?
The course has Club Car Tempo carts with GPS, Bluetooth and USB charging.
What practice facilities does Glen Oak Golf Course have?
There is a large practice area with natural grass tees and a large practice green with putting and chipping areas. PGA Professional lessons, adult clinics, youth golf, and Titleist and L.A.B. putter fittings are offered.
What food and drink does Glen Oak Golf Course have?
Mahaney's Pub opens daily at 11am. Banquets, event packages and drop-off catering are also available.
How do you book a tee time at Glen Oak Golf Course?
Book online through the course's tee-time page, or call (716) 688-5454.
Where is Glen Oak Golf Course?
Glen Oak Golf Course is at 711 Smith Road, East Amherst, NY 14051.
Info last reviewed November 5, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.
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