Local Rules
Fences and highway are out of bounds
All fences and the highway are out of bounds.
Yardage markers
Yardage markers indicate distance to the center of the greens.
French drains
French drains filled with stone are ground under repair.
Staked trees
A ball near a newly planted, staked tree may be moved one club length away, no nearer the hole, without penalty.
Drainage ditches
Play drainage ditches as staked.
Care of course
Replace turf and repair ball marks on the green.
Cart distance
Keep carts 30 feet from greens and tees.
Hole 7 screen
For hole 7, follow the local rule on the sign posted on the screen behind the tee.
Course Intelligence
Course Character
The first visit benefits from local knowledge: elevation, blind shots and water make direction and landing-side decisions more important than the scorecard yardage alone. Ticonderoga Country Club on Route 9N/Hague Road in Ticonderoga is an 18-hole public Adirondack course. Sources describe scenic mountain views, hilly terrain, narrow fairways, creative holes and significant water in play. Adirondack mountain course with hilly blind-shot routing
Major Risks
Hills and blind shots Review evidence estimates roughly 10–20% blind shots; choose conservative lines and confirm landing areas before committing. Water hazards Multiple reviews note water can catch first-time players; identify the safe bailout before attacking. Hardest seventh and eleventh The blue card ranks hole 7 handicap 1 and hole 11 handicap 2; protect par with position-first play.
Blue Tee Strategy
Zomma and 18Birdies list the exact-address Blue setup at about 6,217–6,409 yards depending on card version; verify the current scorecard at the pro shop. Protect handicap-1 seventh and handicap-2 eleventh with three-shot plans when the lie or water picture is unclear. Use local knowledge for blind shots and favor the open side of sloped fairways. Confirm current tee, signage and cart-path conditions before play, as recent reviews flag navigation and path concerns. Blue tees 6,217 yards, par 72
Golfer Reviews / Consensus
Tripadvisor reviews cite high price, poor signage, rough cart paths and sparse on-course water/drink service. Water and blind shots can be especially difficult for first-time players. A scenic, challenging Adirondack course with strong current ratings and well-kept playing surfaces, but navigation, water management and value/service concerns should be set before play. HIGH 18Birdies reports 4.6/5 from 61 exact-address reviews, with condition 4.3, fast greens and fast pace. Recent Tripadvisor reviews praise Adirondack scenery, well-kept greens/fairways and a challenging, picturesque course.
Course Conditions
VERIFIED Good greens and fairways; navigation and paths may vary Call the pro shop for current tee blocks, path status and event schedule. Use a local playing partner or current course map for blind holes. Carry water and leave margin around water hazards. 2026-09-05 Expect a scenic mountain round with solid surfaces but potentially imperfect wayfinding and infrastructure. Current review data rates conditions positively, while visitor comments flag cart-path wear, signage and limited on-course service. Terrain and summer dryness can change firmness.
30-second Pre-round Brief
Ticonderoga · Ticonderoga pre-round brief Route 9N / 609 State Route 9N, Ticonderoga, NY 12883; official Ticonderoga Country Club/Golf Course. Identity 18-hole Adirondack course; Blue card about 6,217 yards, par 72 (verify current card). Setup Use local knowledge for blind shots, protect holes 7/11, and manage water conservatively. Main plan Confirm signage, cart paths, tee setup, water and event schedule before play. Check At Ticonderoga, use local knowledge for the hills and blind shots, protect the hard seventh and eleventh, and keep water out of play.
Regulations
Pace of play
Invite faster players to play through.