Local Rules
Free Lift Areas
Areas circled in white are free-lift areas: nearest point of relief, one club length, no closer to the hole.
Hole-Specific Hazards
Hole-specific rules: hole 1 pond right is a lateral hazard; hole 4 left OB ditch is free lift; hole 5 behind-green hazard uses two club lengths from the red line or replay, with left side OB; hole 6 ponds are marked yellow in front of tee and red left of green.
Out-of-Bounds
Course boundaries marked with white stakes or white lines are out of bounds.
Cart Path Relief
Cart paths are nearest point of relief, no closer to the pin.
Course Intelligence
Course Character
The course’s special quality is its elevated setting: from the hillside, golfers see the Susquehanna River bend and the surrounding rolling country landscape. That combination of open views and natural elevation gives the course a scenic character while asking players to manage changing lies and wind. Tioga Golf Club is a public course in Nichols, New York, set atop a hillside near the Susquehanna River. Rolling hills, river views and open country scenery shape a course designed for outings and everyday play. Scenic golf above the Susquehanna River
Major Risks
Rolling hillside lies Uneven terrain can change contact and launch; choose conservative targets when the lie is not level. River-country wind The elevated setting can expose shots to changing wind, so confirm the breeze before committing to longer targets.
Blue Tee Strategy
Check event schedules and current tee availability before play. Read the exposed wind above the river before selecting clubs. Favor balanced lies and a clear next shot over aggressive lines across slopes. Let the terrain guide the target
Golfer Reviews / Consensus
Based on official club information. LOW
Course Conditions
PARTIALLY_VERIFIED Course information researched Check same-day notices before play. Follow posted signs and marked areas. 2026-10-02 2026-09-02 Conditions and operations may change with weather, maintenance, and events. Public course information was reviewed; confirm same-day conditions and local notices with the facility.
30-second Pre-round Brief
Tioga Golf Club in 30 seconds The course sits above the Susquehanna River, making wind and exposed targets part of the pre-shot read. Use the views Rolling hills can alter stance and contact; favor balanced lies over ambitious angles. Manage the slopes Check tee times, event schedules and current availability before travelling. Confirm the day A scenic public course above the Susquehanna River where rolling hills, open views and changing wind shape the round.
Regulations
Outside Alcohol Policy
Outside alcohol may not be brought onto the course; alcohol may be purchased in the Bar before or after the round.