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Syracuse University Named One of Golf Digest’s Best Colleges for Casual Golfers

Syracuse University has been named one of the 10 best colleges for casual golfers by Golf Digest, highlighting the University’s commitment to providing students with accessible opportunities to enjoy the game beyond varsity competition. Golf Digest is a multi-platform publication known widely for its golf course ranking lists, both in the United States and worldwide.

The list, titled “10 of the Best Colleges for Casual Golfers,” recognizes institutions where students can enjoy golf as part of their college experience without playing on a varsity team. The publication highlights Syracuse for its student golf benefits at Drumlins Country Club, the University-owned facility located about a mile from Main Campus.

All Syracuse University undergraduate students can play the public golf course at Drumlins for free during the academic year, with complimentary club rentals also available. These benefits make it easy for students of all skill levels to get outside, learn the game and spend time with friends.

Golf is just one of the many ways students can take advantage of Drumlins. During the academic year, undergraduates can also play tennis for free and enjoy seasonal activities such as cross-country skiing. The facility also offers opportunities to connect and unwind off campus, including dining at Bistro 1926 (which accepts ’Cuse Cash), attending weekly trivia nights, and weekend brunch.

Getting to Drumlins is convenient, too, with a fare-free Centro bus running daily between College Place and the facility. There is also ample free parking on-site.

Drumlins Country Club provides students with opportunities to stay active, explore new interests and enjoy experiences beyond the classroom. The recognition from Golf Digest serves to emphasize how SU makes recreational golf and other activities accessible to its undergraduate community.

Stay connected with Drumlins Country Club

Online – drumlins.syracuse.edu
Instagram – @drumlinscountryclub @bistro_1926

Ice Age & Ice Cream: Centennial Movie Night on the Putting Green

Join us for Ice Age & Ice Cream, a Centennial Movie Night as we celebrate 100 years of Drumlins Country Club with a nod to the very landscape that gives Drumlins its name!

The drumlins surrounding the club were shaped by glaciers during the last Ice Age, so what better way to celebrate our anniversary than with an outdoor screening of Ice Age? 🦣❄️🎬

📅 Saturday, October 3, 2026
🎬 Movie starts at 7:00 p.m.
📍 Drumlins Country Club putting green
🍦 Complimentary ice cream & popcorn
🍔 Food & drinks available for purchase from Bistro 1926
🪑 Bring your lawn chairs, sleeping bags & blankets!
🎟️ Free for members & guests

Pregame at Drumlins with Free Parking, Shuttle, Premium Food, and MORE!

RESERVE YOUR SHUTTLE

Syracuse football season is almost here, and we’re kicking off every home game the right way. Join us at Drumlins three hours before kickoff for the ultimate pregame tailgate!

🎟️ FREE TO PARK + FREE TO ATTEND
Want to take your tailgate to the next level? All-inclusive packages are available!

WHAT TO EXPECT:
🅿️ FREE PARKING
🚌 $10 SHUTTLE TO THE QUAD
🍔 FOOD & BEVERAGE OPTIONS
🎧 LIVE DJ
🎯 LAWN GAMES

Want more bang for your buck?
Shuttle Four-Pack – $32
Includes four shuttle tickets to and from the Dome. Save $8!
Premium Shuttle Ticket – $55
Includes 1 shuttle ticket to and from the Dome, indoor buffet access + 2 drink tickets.
Shuttle ticket purchase deadline: 24 hours before kickoff.

🍊 2026 HOME GAME TAILGATES
Sept. 5 vs. New Hampshire
Sept. 12 vs. Cal
Oct. 17 vs. Louisville
Oct. 31 vs. SMU
Nov. 7 vs. Clemson
Nov. 28 vs. Notre Dame

800 Nottingham Road, Syracuse, NY

Drumlins Partners with Butternut Creek Golf Complex to Offer Cutting-Edge Simulator Access

Drumlins Country Club is excited to announce a new partnership with Butternut Creek Golf Complex, giving Drumlins members and guests access to one of the most advanced golf simulator experiences available, the Trackman 4 Simulator.  Whether you’re looking to sharpen your game, play a round during the off-season, or enjoy golf when the weather doesn’t cooperate, the TrackMan 4 Simulator delivers the most realistic indoor golf experience in the game.

SIMULATOR RATES

  • 1–2 Players: $45 per hour
  • 2–4 Players: $60 per hour

Most 18-hole rounds take approximately 2 hours to complete. Tee times can be booked directly through the Drumlins Pro Shop. Bring your own food and beverages and enjoy golf your way.

WHY TRACKMAN 4?

Industry-Leading Accuracy

Unlike traditional simulators that estimate ball flight using algorithms, Trackman 4 uses dual radar technology to track the complete ball flight from impact to landing, delivering unmatched precision both indoors and outdoors.

Advanced Club & Ball Data

Trackman’s patented Optically Enhanced Radar Tracking (OERT) captures exact clubface impact information, providing detailed feedback that helps golfers understand and improve every aspect of their swing.

40+ Performance Metrics

  • Carry Distance
  • Ball Speed
  • Spin Rate
  • Club Path
  • Launch Angle
  • Attack Angle
  • Face Angle
  • Complete Putting Data
  • …and much more.

Practice with Purpose

Whether you’re a beginner looking to build consistency or an experienced player seeking lower scores, Trackman provides tour-level insights that help turn practice into measurable improvement.

The Perfect Year-Round Golf Experience

Rainy day? Snow on the ground? Need a quick round after work? Trackman 4 lets you play world-class golf courses and work on your game regardless of the weather.

Reserve your simulator time today through the Drumlins Pro Shop and experience golf’s most advanced technology.

Drumlins Announces 2026 Summer Tennis Camps!

Young tennis players of all skill levels will have plenty of opportunities to develop their game this summer at Drumlins, with a full schedule of camps and classes designed for ages 5–18.

The 2026 Summer Tennis Camp for ages 11–18 offers beginner through advanced instruction led by Head Professional Allison Haynes and the Drumlins coaching staff. Open to both members and non-members, the program focuses on stroke development, match play, strategy, and competitive training through six weekly sessions running July 6 through August 13.

For younger players ages 5–11, Drumlins will offer Summer Classes and Summer Mini Camps featuring age-appropriate instruction in a fun, active environment. Programs are designed for both new players and those with previous tennis experience, emphasizing athletic development, stroke technique, scoring, and match-play skills.

Registration is now open for all 2026 summer tennis programs. Participants do not need a Drumlins membership to enroll, and spaces are limited. Full schedules, session dates, pricing, and registration information are available on the Drumlins Tennis Camps and Classes webpage.

Visit the summer camps and classes page for complete program details and registration information.

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Register Now! Courtney’s Court Challenge with 13thirty Cancer Connect

Now in its sixth year, Courtney’s Court Challenge is expanding beyond Rochester and heading to Syracuse—bringing the same energetic spirit to Drumlins! Swing and serve for a cause on Sunday, May 17, 2026 to support local teens and young adults with cancer at 13thirty Cancer Connect!

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In Honor of Courtney Ferrara Wilhelm

Courtney joined 13thirty Cancer Connect on the advice from her cousin Christina, who went to high school with Lauren’s (founder) daughter, Melissa.

From that first meeting, Courtney was impressed with the camaraderie, compassion and comfort she found at 13thirty with people her own age who were experiencing the same issues that she was facing. She embraced 13thirty with all her might, where she was no longer the elephant in the room with cancer, she knew that she was a part of a very special group of people.

She made many new friends through 13thirty, which empowered her to focus a positive energy for a greater good, despite her rapidly declining health. Learn more here.

The Event Of The Year!

Grab a partner and join us for a high-energy day of tennis featuring 7.0 mixed doubles teams, round-robin play to guarantee great matches, and a competitive bracket finale to crown our champions. Expect fast points, fun competition, and an unforgettable atmosphere—all for an incredible cause.

There are 12 team spots available – additional entries may open as the draw expands. Please arrive to Drumlins at 9AM for check-in and warm-up prior to the opening ceremony.

What’s provided? We’ll have lots of snacks, drinks, lunch, and balls. Please bring your equipment and plenty of hydration.

Enter to win raffles and tournament ticket packages with cash, card, and Venmo! All proceeds benefit our in-person peer support programs provided free of charge.

Your team has a chance to earn prizes for 1st Place, 2nd Place, and Best Team Spirit (get creative with a team name and apparel)!

Team Registration

REGISTER NOW!

We’re celebrating our 25 YEAR of making a difference! 13thirty Cancer Connect was established in 2001 by Lauren Spiker after the death of her 19-year-old daughter, Melissa, in 2000. Our mission is to help teens and young adults diagnosed with cancer meet their unique challenges through a coordinated, continuum of essential resources and public advocacy efforts. Started as a grass-roots effort, 13thirty is now an internationally known and respected leader in the field of adolescent and young adult cancer. The organization has Centers in Rochester and Syracuse, and serves adolescents and young adults world-wide.

Drumlins Country Club Celebrates Its Centennial

Drumlins Country Club has been home to bowling lanes, skiing hills, two outdoor skating rinks, two scenic 18-hole golf courses and innumerable banquets and weddings over its 100 years. As the venerable club prepares to launch its centennial celebration, its staff, members and visitors will have dozens of opportunities to look back, raise a glass to 100 years of history and celebrate many more years to come.

Read the full story at Syracuse University News.

Thanksgiving Takeout 2025

To place your order, contact Laura Massa: lmassa@drumlins.com | 315.446.8511 ext. 323

ORDER WINDOW: Until 5 p.m. Friday, November 21

PICKUP WINDOW: Wednesday, November 26, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Bistro 1926

PAYMENT: Pay with card over the phone at time of order. All cards accepted. No payment at pickup.