Leatherstocking Golf Course
Plan your round at Leatherstocking Golf Course
Leatherstocking Golf Course is the 18-hole championship course of The Otesaga resort on the shore of Otsego Lake in Cooperstown, New York. It plays to par 72 and 6,401 yards from the back tees (71.0 rating, 133 slope). The back nine includes a par 3 over open water on 17 and a par 5 that wraps around the lake on 18. Both resort guests and public players can book.
- Public
- 18 holes
- Par 72
Course strategy
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Walk the course
Leatherstocking Golf Course hole by hole
Hole 1
322
yds ·Middle
A short opener to a green that slopes hard from left to right.
Hole 2
372
yds ·Middle
A tree-lined uphill hole with an uphill approach that plays long.
Hole 3
193
yds ·Middle
A mid to long iron to a well-bunkered green, with views of the Farmers' Museum.
Hole 4
483
yds ·Middle
Many fairway bunkers line this par 5, and the green slopes severely left to right.
Hole 5
386
yds ·Middle
A dogleg left that rewards an accurate tee shot, finishing at a small, well-guarded green.
Hole 6
350
yds ·Middle
A short par 4 made tricky by a bottle-cap green and the bunkers around it.
Hole 7
391
yds ·Middle
The toughest hole on the card, with a long uphill approach to a severely sloped green.
Hole 8
340
yds ·Middle
A short hole with views of the Farmers' Museum and Fenimore Art Museum, and a small green with several bunkers.
Hole 9
158
yds ·Middle
A tough uphill par 3 to a green that slopes severely left to right.
Hole 10
362
yds ·Middle
A dogleg left that slopes right, with an uphill approach to a left-to-right sloped green.
Hole 11
532
yds ·Middle
A scenic tee box, then a downhill approach to a green that slopes right to left.
Hole 12
122
yds ·Middle
A downhill par 3 to a well-guarded, right-to-left sloped green.
Hole 13
324
yds ·Middle
A short par 4 to a very small green, with a chasm guarding the left front.
Hole 14
254
yds ·Middle
Short enough that longer hitters can drive it.
Hole 15
452
yds ·Middle
A short par 5 with a downhill-sloping approach, and a birdie chance.
Hole 16
348
yds ·Middle
A downhill tee shot to a water-guarded green, with views of Lake Otsego and the hotel.
Hole 17
146
yds ·Middle
A par 3 to a semi-island green over open water; an extra club may help.
Hole 18
505
yds ·Middle
A par 5 that wraps around Lake Otsego and ends at a severe two-tiered green below the hotel.
ScorecardView the full scorecard
Distances in yards
| Hole | Par | Hcp | Back | Middle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 17 | 340 | 322 |
| 2 | 4 | 3 | 392 | 372 |
| 3 | 3 | 13 | 200 | 193 |
| 4 | 5 | 7 | 513 | 483 |
| 5 | 4 | 9 | 396 | 386 |
| 6 | 4 | 5 | 362 | 350 |
| 7 | 4 | 1 | 404 | 391 |
| 8 | 4 | 15 | 375 | 340 |
| 9 | 3 | 11 | 186 | 158 |
| Out | 35 | 3,168 | 2,995 | |
| 10 | 4 | 2 | 384 | 362 |
| 11 | 5 | 6 | 560 | 532 |
| 12 | 3 | 18 | 137 | 122 |
| 13 | 4 | 12 | 342 | 324 |
| 14 | 4 | 16 | 285 | 254 |
| 15 | 5 | 14 | 462 | 452 |
| 16 | 4 | 8 | 366 | 348 |
| 17 | 3 | 10 | 182 | 146 |
| 18 | 5 | 4 | 515 | 505 |
| In | 37 | 3,233 | 3,045 | |
| Total | 72 | 6,401 | 6,040 | |
| Rating / Slope | 71.0 / 133 | 69.4 / 130 | ||
Scorecard data: OpenGolfAPI, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
Before you go
Everything to know on arrival
Know before you go
- Collared golf shirt; no denim or athletic sweatpants
- The pro shop and course open daily 7am to 6pm
- Tee times can be booked on the Otesaga site or by phone
Dress code
Golf shirts are required at all golf facilities. Men may wear Bermuda-length shorts or slacks, and women may wear skirts, shorts, slacks or skorts. Denim and athletic sweatpants are not allowed.
Carts & walking
The listed green fees for both resort guests and public players include a cart.
Practice facilities
A driving range is open daily 7am to 6pm, closing at 5pm on Wednesdays and opening at 9am on Thursdays. The site also lists a practice facility and learning center.
Food & drink
The clubhouse serves drinks and bites, and The Hawkeye Bar and Grill takes reservations through the Otesaga site.
Quick answers
Leatherstocking Golf Course at a glance
Is Leatherstocking Golf Course open to the public?
Yes. Leatherstocking Golf Course is a public course.
How many holes does Leatherstocking Golf Course have, and what's the par?
Leatherstocking Golf Course has 18 holes and plays to a par of 72, from 6,040 to 6,401 yards depending on the tees.
Is there a hole-by-hole guide to Leatherstocking Golf Course?
Yes. This guide covers Leatherstocking Golf Course hole by hole, with the course's own notes on its holes.
What's the dress code at Leatherstocking Golf Course?
Golf shirts are required at all golf facilities. Men may wear Bermuda-length shorts or slacks, and women may wear skirts, shorts, slacks or skorts.
What are the cart and walking rules at Leatherstocking Golf Course?
The listed green fees for both resort guests and public players include a cart.
What practice facilities does Leatherstocking Golf Course have?
A driving range is open daily 7am to 6pm, closing at 5pm on Wednesdays and opening at 9am on Thursdays. The site also lists a practice facility and learning center.
What food and drink does Leatherstocking Golf Course have?
The clubhouse serves drinks and bites, and The Hawkeye Bar and Grill takes reservations through the Otesaga site.
How do you book a tee time at Leatherstocking Golf Course?
Call the course at (607) 547-9931.
Where is Leatherstocking Golf Course?
Leatherstocking Golf Course is at 60 Lake Street, Cooperstown, NY 13326.
Info last reviewed November 5, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.
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