History

James Baird State Park is situated on farmland once owned by James Baird, a contractor and engineer whose firm constructed the Lincoln Memorial. In 1939 James Baird donated the 590 acres of land to New York State under the stipulation that it be known as James Baird State Park. Work began on the park and golf course in 1940. Construction continued intermittently during World War II and the golf course was officially opened in 1948. Nationally renowned golf architect, Robert Trent Jones designed a scenic, fairly flat 18-hole golf course on this large tract of farmland in Pleasant Valley. Hole 4 is the only Par 5 on the front nine and offers many challenges. The right side woodline is OB from tee to green. A fairway bunker on the left is very reachable for longer hitters. The ideal tee shot is just right of the fairway bunker, but that's just the tee shot... Deep bunkers on the front left of the green and along the right edge will keep players engaged and weary.

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