Durand's Beauty continued::
Eastman Park are enjoyed year round. Skiers and other winter enthusiasts enjoy its slopes and hills in winter while golfers, hikers, and picnickers enjoy it spring, summer, and fall. In a GOLF DIGEST article in March 1976, "The Changing Face of Public Course Golf" the Durand Eastman Golf Course was listed as one of "Three Dozen Top Courses." The article referring to the great tests available to the public goes on to say, "Outstanding municipal layouts include Durand Eastman in Rochester, N.Y., Rancho Park in Los Angeles and San Diego's Torrey Pines, a regular PGA tour stop which the touring pros feel is one of the best courses they play." This is an accolade for which we should all be proud. Rochester is a city rich not only in its golf history but also in its golf traditions. The Durand Eastman Golf Course opened in 1917 and the Durand Eastman Golf Club, established in 1930-almost fifty years-have contributed to this history. As members of the Durand Eastman Golf Club we are fortunate to be able to play and enjoy the many beauties of this fine public golf layout. All the more reason to replace the divots and repair the ball marks, so others may continue to enjoy the course for a long, long time.
--Gard Mason. DEGC 2/78   FOOTNOTES:
COURSE UPDATES:: 1989
In 1979, Durand eastman Golf Course was changed again. The old configuration of 10 holes on the east side of Kings Highway and 8 on the west side was altered to the course we play today (1989). Durand presently has 9 holes on the front side and 9 on the back. This was accomplished by eliminating the short, but scenic par three third hole and the dogleg left par four fifth hole and combining the two making the present par five fourth hole. By eliminating one hole on the front side it was possible to add the present 16th hole to the back side, thus creating a standard course with nine holes on the front and nine on the back. While the present fourth hole is entertaining and challenging as a par five, there are those who moan the loss of the old par three and the