Van Schaick Island Country Club is an 18-hole golf course in Cohoes, NY with a par of 72. It offers 3 tee sets: back: white/blue (6,495 yards, slope 125, rating 71.2), middle: black/green (5,814 yards, slope 119, rating 67.7), front: yellow/red (5,345 yards, slope 114, rating 65.3). The hardest hole is #4, a par 4 playing 411 yards from the first tee.
Van Schaick Island Country Club
Cohoes, NY
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A long par 5 that plays relatively straightforward without significant doglegs. Water and rough areas frame both sides, with the green well-guarded—precision is required on the approach shot to avoid hazards surrounding the putting surface.
A shorter par 4 with a narrow, defined fairway that demands accuracy off the tee. Bunkers and hazards pinch the landing area, making this a strategic hole where placement matters as much as distance.
A solid par 4 ranked among the course's most difficult holes. The fairway is straightforward but well-bunkered, and the approach must navigate hazards guarding the green to avoid a bogey.
The course's signature challenge, this par 4 is the number-one handicap hole and demands respect from tee to green. Hazards are positioned strategically throughout, with the green well-protected and difficult to access.
A lengthy par 5 that requires two solid shots to set up a reasonable approach. Water and rough terrain frame the hole, and the green's depth makes it a three-shot affair for most players.
A mid-length par 3 with a well-bunkered green complex that punishes wayward shots. The putting surface is narrow and can be difficult to hold, making this a deceptive one-shot hole.
A par 4 of considerable difficulty ranked third on the handicap scale. This hole features a narrowing fairway and strategic bunkering that requires precise placement to set up a manageable approach.
A straightforward par 4 with a relatively open fairway and moderate length. While less penalizing than surrounding holes, bunkers near the green still demand a careful approach shot.
A short, forgiving par 3 that offers a respite from the back nine's difficulties. The green is accessible, making this an opportunity to score well despite any hazards in play.
The second-most difficult hole on the course, this par 4 is a stern test of all-around play. Hazards frame the fairway and guard the green, with no margin for error on either shot.
A mid-length par 4 with a balanced design that doesn't penalize as severely as other holes on the course. The fairway provides a decent landing area, though the approach still requires care.
A solid par 4 of moderate difficulty with strategic bunkering throughout. The fairway allows for a good tee shot, but the green approach demands precision to avoid the hazards protecting the putting surface.
A long par 5 ranked among the course's toughest, requiring two powerful shots and a delicate approach. Strategic hazards frame the fairway and surround the green, making this a demanding three-shot hole.
A substantial par 5 that challenges players with its length and strategic layout. The fairway winds through hazardous terrain, and the approach to the green requires careful navigation.
A short par 3 that is the course's easiest hole, offering a scoring opportunity. The modest yardage and forgiving design make this a welcome break in the back nine grind.
A par 4 ranked fourth in difficulty with a demanding layout throughout. Hazards are positioned to punish poor shots on both the drive and approach, with little forgiveness from tee to green.
A mid-length par 4 that plays more forgivingly than its ranking suggests. The fairway offers a reasonable landing area, though the approach still requires precision to avoid greenside hazards.
A short par 3 that finishes the round with a dramatic flourish. The green is well-protected and can be difficult to hold, making this final hole a fitting challenge to complete the course.
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| HCP | 15 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 17 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 4 | 10 | 16 | |||
| back: white/blue | 460 | 356 | 399 | 411 | 480 | 199 | 405 | 371 | 153 | 3234 | 422 | 371 | 388 | 477 | 465 | 160 | 431 | 387 | 160 | 3261 | 6495 |
| middle: black/green | 450 | 336 | 362 | 350 | 475 | 170 | 326 | 326 | 135 | 2930 | 350 | 349 | 322 | 411 | 455 | 153 | 351 | 361 | 132 | 2884 | 5814 |
| front: yellow/red | 447 | 282 | 322 | 324 | 386 | 157 | 326 | 326 | 85 | 2655 | 330 | 340 | 362 | 411 | 372 | 112 | 351 | 280 | 132 | 2690 | 5345 |