Winged Pheasant Golf Links (Shortsville, NY)

It’s been a long time since I’ve driven around looking for a place to play.... like any place to play! I had a long weekend in Finger Lakes and this situation happened which found me at Winged Pheasant. 

(The 201 yard par three fourth is a challenging hole with the creek guarding the right side.)

(The 327 yard fifth had a nifty green tucked in the trees. A knob short right adds to the defense of this little par four.) 

(The 485 yard finishing hole is reachable in two shots.  The small green however can prove to be an elusive target.) 

Winged Pheasant was designed by Pete Craig. It reminds me a bit of the NLE Maplecrest. The greens are well done with good interior contours in them. They’re well placed throughout the property, behind the creek, atop little ledges, or fronted by traps. The only criticism is the trees that make the tips claustrophobic. Otherwise it’s a solid course for the locals. I give it a 4 (above average)(worth driving 30-40 mins).