Park Data

Location:
3781 Main Street | Amherst, NY 14226 | (716) 836-7398

1. If you have never had a golf pass, you need to print out our golf application, fill it out and bring it to our Erie County Parks Office / 95 Franklin St Room 1359/ Buffalo, NY 14202. We only accept money orders and Checks. No cash or credit cards.
2. If it is a renewal, you will receive a renewal form in the mail.

Facilities:
Practice putting green, Iron Only range, Men's and Ladies locker rooms, Clubhouse, & Food Concession.

"Serenity at its Best, Golf at its Finest"

History

The County Club of Buffalo built the clubhouse on this site in 1901. The 18-hole golf course, tennis courts, and a polo field were added in 1902. George Cary was the local architect and also built the Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society, a National Historic Landmark. In 1910, A.L. Pfitzner, a pilot from Curtiss, made the first airplane flight in Western New York from the Bailey Avenue site. The C.C.B. was host to the 1912 U.S. Open won by John J. McDermott with a score of 283. The city purchased the club in 1925 for $800,000.00.The site was renamed Grover Cleveland Park to honor the former Mayor of Buffalo, Governor of New York State and President of the United States Of America. The County of Erie now owns and operates the challenging 18-Hole golf course.

Course Features

Grover Cleveland Golf Course was designed to put a premium on accuracy not distance. The course plays over 5600 yards with par being 34-35-69. The smaller, well bunkered greens reward those with a pinpoint iron game. In honor of the 100th year anniversary of the golf course, the Erie County Parks Department plans to renovate all the bunkers with new sand and new mowers have been purchased to improve the conditions of the fairways.

Tee Time:

Tee times are available seven days a week through an automated phone-in system for Elma and Grover Cleveland Golf courses. All callers may access the system by calling (716) 652-8555 twenty-four (24) hours a day for reservations up to seven (7) days in advance .The annual subscription fee is $30.00 and is good until November 12. You may download the Tee Time Brochure for more detailed instruction.

Park Facilities

A practice putting green is located in front of the Cashier office. An Iron Only range is available, located at the end of parking lot where use of own balls is allowed. The Cashier office can provide golf car rentals on a first come first serve basis.

Reservations/Rentals:

• 18 Hole Golf Cart Rental - $22



• Golf Fee Schedule



• Fill out our golf application and bring it to Erie County Parks / 95 Franklin Street Room 1359/ Buffalo, NY 14202 With your check or money order only. No cash or credit cards accepted. Your permit will be activated within 2 business days.



• Take our Golf Course Survey

Notice

The County Of Erie has binding legal contracts with private vendors to provide food service to patrons at the following county park facilities:

Chestnut Ridge Park Casino
Elma Meadows Golf Club House
Grover Cleveland Golf Club House