Van Patten Golf Course is an 18-hole golf course in Clifton Park, NY with a par of 73. It offers 4 tee sets: black (6,762 yards, slope 123, rating 72.1), white (6,425 yards, slope 120, rating 70.7), silver (5,525 yards, slope 109, rating 66), teal (4,138 yards, slope 98, rating 60.8). The hardest hole is #3, a par 4 playing 240 yards from the first tee.
Van Patten Golf Course
Clifton Park, NY
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A straightforward par 4 opening hole with a fairway that gradually narrows as it approaches the green. Bunkers protect both sides of the putting surface, requiring precision on the approach shot.

A short par 4 with a tight fairway corridor that demands accuracy off the tee. Out-of-bounds threatens along one side, making position off the tee critical for a clear approach.

The #1 handicap hole, this par 4 presents a significant challenge with a long carry required and strategic bunkering around the green. The fairway tightens considerably in the landing zone, punishing wayward tee shots.

A reachable par 5 with a fairway that bends slightly, offering players an opportunity to set up for a manageable third shot. Water or rough hazards frame one side of the fairway, requiring thoughtful positioning.

A short par 4 that plays deceptively difficult due to strategic hazard placement and a well-bunkered green complex. The narrow approach leaves little margin for error into the putting surface.

A short par 3 that offers a reprieve from longer holes but demands a precise tee shot to a well-protected green. Bunkers and rough surround the target, making accuracy essential despite the modest yardage.

The #3 handicap hole, this par 4 features a dramatic dogleg or tight fairway corridor with significant length. Hazards guard the ideal line to the green, making this one of the course's most demanding mid-length holes.

A short par 3 with a deceptive green complex protected by bunkers and surrounded by hazards. Wind and the small target area combine to make this an unexpectedly tricky one-shot hole.

A longer par 5 that plays moderately difficult with strategic fairway bunkering and a well-guarded green. The hole rewards placement and accuracy over pure distance.

A substantial par 5 with hazards that come into play for longer hitters attempting to reach the green in two shots. The fairway opens up for a three-shot approach, but shortcutting carries significant risk.

A mid-length par 4 with fairway bunkers in the landing zone that shape play toward the ideal approach angle. Strategic bunkering around the green demands a well-struck second shot.

The #2 handicap hole and a formidable par 5 with length and strategic hazard placement throughout the routing. Multiple decision points make positioning critical on each shot to manage the challenge.

A short par 4 with a tight driving area and strategically placed greenside bunkers that protect the approach. The compact nature of this hole makes precision more valuable than distance.

The #4 handicap hole, this long par 4 demands power and accuracy with hazards framing the fairway and guarding the green. Length combined with strategic bunkering makes this one of the course's most testing holes.

A mid-length par 3 with a dramatic difference in yardage from the back tees, featuring water and bunker protection around the green. The elevated difficulty from the championship markers makes club selection critical.

A par 5 with strategic fairway routing and hazards that reward intelligent placement over aggressive play. The green complex presents a multi-tiered target with bunkers defining the best approach lanes.

The shortest par 3 on the course with minimal yardage but maximum strategy due to tight green surrounds and strategic hazard placement. Despite its length, precise execution is paramount to score well.

The closing par 4 features a dramatic finishing hole with length and hazard complexity that demands both power and accuracy. Strategic bunkering and fairway narrowing create a tense finale to the round.
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 73 |
| HCP | 11 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 15 | 3 | 17 | 7 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 16 | 10 | 18 | 8 | |||
| black | 380 | 340 | 390 | 525 | 400 | 150 | 390 | 170 | 502 | 3247 | 480 | 400 | 475 | 365 | 445 | 240 | 475 | 185 | 450 | 3515 | 6762 |
| white | 370 | 331 | 365 | 500 | 368 | 135 | 325 | 145 | 475 | 3014 | 465 | 380 | 465 | 365 | 430 | 230 | 461 | 175 | 440 | 3411 | 6425 |
| silver | 355 | 250 | 345 | 360 | 320 | 110 | 305 | 125 | 440 | 2610 | 455 | 310 | 430 | 300 | 410 | 150 | 420 | 140 | 300 | 2915 | 5525 |
| teal | 250 | 250 | 240 | 326 | 210 | 110 | 235 | 110 | 325 | 2056 | 325 | 235 | 300 | 205 | 252 | 110 | 275 | 110 | 270 | 2082 | 4138 |