Syverud retiring in June 2026 / next University of Michigan President

[Cheriehoop]

Sunnycrest.

I think the city closed it years ago.

So Burnet is the only city run one left?

 

[OrangeXtreme]

So Burnet is the only city run one left?

Yes.

 

[Bill Orange]

Proud BU alum. No chance I was getting in if I didn’t play golf when I went in ‘04.

On the flip side, no chance I was going to go anywhere else but SU if they had a team. Syracuse kid, obsessed with SU. How do you own 2 courses (that were my home course for my entire junior golf career and my high school teams course) and not even entertain a team? Yeah I know title 9 but that still bugs me to this day even though I loved every minute at BU

Drumlins, nee Nottingham Knolls, was a fantastic club until SU bought it and of course screwed it all up.

 

[Bulldog04]

Sunnycrest.

I think the city closed it years ago.

Oh it’s open. I’m involved with PGA reach foundation and that’s where it’s hosted. Dennis Duval on the board as well. I used to get a Thelma’s frozen lemonade and a snickers there for $1.50 when I was 10 in 1996.

 

[Bulldog04]

Maybe Melo, Lally or AW will support a Men's and Women's team and you can head it up.

That would be a dream come true

 

[Oakland]

Drumlins, nee Nottingham Knolls, was a fantastic club until SU bought it and of course screwed it all up.

My parents were members, both were club presidents. My kid neighbor, who I babysat, also became a club president. I beaned Rod B Jr. on the head with my putter, at the top of the 11th green, when we were ~12 years old, he rolled all the way to the bottom of the green. Our playing partner said, "just leave him there", but I helped him walk back to his house; he was fine. Lots of memories.

 

[shandeezy7]

Sunnycrest.

I think the city closed it years ago.

Sunnycrest never closed. It's still operating.

 

[SUFaninNJ]

At JD we didn't have a girl's golf team so Suzy McGuire played on the boys team. It seemed to work out ok for her as she eventually went pro and became the PGA President.

 

[CuseFan]

That's where I first hit balls around - Sunnycrest! It's still there I hope? Might have to sneak over there when I'm back in town in a few weeks, if it's not covered in snow.

I would say I did not play golf there, since there is no way anyone would consider how I hit the ball to be golf back then.

 

[sutomcat]

That's where I first hit balls around - Sunnycrest! It's still there I hope? Might have to sneak over there when I'm back in town in a few weeks, if it's not covered in snow.

I would say I did not play golf there, since there is no way anyone would consider how I hit the ball to be golf back then.

On a side note, my high school (Henninger) was built on a former golf course. Fortunately they left par 3 holes (9 holes?) which I more than once cut classes to go play a bit.

I learned to play at the par 3 version of Sunnycrest. Wish the 18 hole version still existed.

Believe it used the real estate now used for the softball baseball and football facilities, along with the area used by the high school and the housing development next to the basketball courts.

Would love to know more about the original layout if anyone is privy to that info.

 

[PeteCalvin]

I learned to play at the par 3 version of Sunnycrest. Wish the 18 hole version still existed.

Believe it used the real estate now used for the softball baseball and football facilities, along with the area used by the high school and the housing development next to the basketball courts.

Would love to know more about the original layout if anyone is privy to that info.

Had my first ever birdie at Sunnycrest back in HS. Chipped it in from like 20 yards away. Best feeling ever considering I was still just learning to play. When we were short on allowance $$ my Eastwood buddy and I would each carry like four clubs and walk up the hill to sneak on. Played 6 holes to avoid the clubhouse area. Then we had a friend who worked there who would let us on if no one else was there. Ahh, to be young and stupid again!

Never played Drumlins, but had our Jr Prom there and used to go XC skiing there with my mom.

 

[Oakland]

Had my first ever birdie at Sunnycrest back in HS. Chipped it in from like 20 yards away. Best feeling ever considering I was still just learning to play. When we were short on allowance $$ my Eastwood buddy and I would each carry like four clubs and walk up the hill to sneak on. Played 6 holes to avoid the clubhouse area. Then we had a friend who worked there who would let us on if no one else was there. Ahh, to be young and stupid again!

Never played Drumlins, but had our Jr Prom there and used to go XC skiing there with my mom.

I first learned to downhill ski at Drumlins. I was back there a couple of years ago and the ski hill now has 30-40 foot trees on it.

 

[Bulldog04]

I learned to play at the par 3 version of Sunnycrest. Wish the 18 hole version still existed.

Believe it used the real estate now used for the softball baseball and football facilities, along with the area used by the high school and the housing development next to the basketball courts.

Would love to know more about the original layout if anyone is privy to that info.

I can find out more info on that. I’ll let you know

 

[Oakland]

Drumlins, nee Nottingham Knolls, was a fantastic club until SU bought it and of course screwed it all up.

BTW, I knew Jack M; quintessential country club pro, LOL. Prefect little pro shop just to the right of the first tee. I may have even taken a group lesson from him way back in the day.

 

[CuseFan]

This thread brought a smile to my face. Hope it did for others too.

 

[Toga]

And then there is the (closed) Brooklawn public course where in the Spring the ground was so wet that when you stepped anywhere on the fairway you would seen the ground move 30 feet away.

 

[SUFaninNJ]

The Lyndon golf course on Route 5 in Fayetteville was where I used to play with my dad. It was $5, if I remember correctly, and they didn't have golf carts. You had to be careful on 9 and 18 not to hit your ball into traffic. I once saw someone bounce one off of a moving car and onto the green. It was an impressive accident. If you really had some muscle, you could hit it over the street and onto the course at Onondaga Country Club.

 

[Bill Orange]

Fun Fact: Lyndon used to be the women’s course for OGCC.

 

[23Zone]

The Lyndon golf course on Route 5 in Fayetteville was where I used to play with my dad. It was $5, if I remember correctly, and they didn't have golf carts. You had to be careful on 9 and 18 not to hit your ball into traffic. I once saw someone bounce one off of a moving car and onto the green. It was an impressive accident. If you really had some muscle, you could hit it over the street and onto the course at Onondaga Country Club.

Yeah I remember in 2002 having my windshield cracked by an errant shot as I was heading to DeWitt Sports. I was not happy lol

 

[SUFaninNJ]

Yeah I remember in 2002 having my windshield cracked by an errant shot as I was heading to DeWitt Sports. I was not happy lol

 

[Bulldog04]

Yeah I remember in 2002 having my windshield cracked by an errant shot as I was heading to DeWitt Sports. I was not happy lol

Omg Dewitt sports! We need like a golf only thread where we share memories and talk about stuff

 

[Shrmdougluvr]

Omg Dewitt sports! We need like a golf only thread where we share memories and talk about stuff

Thread 'Golf 2025'

Jan 2, 2025

I know there are a few professional golf threads out there, but I thought this could be more for posters as players. I just got back into the game late this summer after about a 17 year hiatus (kids and career) and have really got the bug again. Thought this could be a thread about course recommendations, travel, equipment, getting a game, etc.

My goals for this year are to lower my handicap (aiming for single digit, but I'd take south of 12) and out on some of the more esteemed courses in Upstate NY and the surrounding area (e.g., Sagamore, Saratoga, Taconic, Leatherstocking, etc.)...

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[Bulldog04]

Thread 'Golf 2025'

Jan 2, 2025

I know there are a few professional golf threads out there, but I thought this could be more for posters as players. I just got back into the game late this summer after about a 17 year hiatus (kids and career) and have really got the bug again. Thought this could be a thread about course recommendations, travel, equipment, getting a game, etc.

My goals for this year are to lower my handicap (aiming for single digit, but I'd take south of 12) and out on some of the more esteemed courses in Upstate NY and the surrounding area (e.g., Sagamore, Saratoga, Taconic, Leatherstocking, etc.)...

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We need to revive this immediately !

 

[OburgOrange]

The Lyndon golf course on Route 5 in Fayetteville was where I used to play with my dad. It was $5, if I remember correctly, and they didn't have golf carts. You had to be careful on 9 and 18 not to hit your ball into traffic. I once saw someone bounce one off of a moving car and onto the green. It was an impressive accident. If you really had some muscle, you could hit it over the street and onto the course at Onondaga Country Club.

I work at OGCC. We occasionally find balls behind 5 tee box. So, they are still hitting balls over the road! Lol

 

[shandeezy7]

I work at OGCC. We occasionally find balls behind 5 tee box. So, they are still hitting balls over the road! Lol

To be fair to the non-scratch golfers out there, the back side of the greens at Lyndon that are up against Route 5 have about 10 yards before you're on asphalt. All it takes is mis-judging by one club and your ball is going to end up across the street. I'd imagine if Onondaga had any holes with a similar layout, there'd be golf balls ending up on Lyndon property as well.