Skyler Staples Benefit Tournament

Description

The Skyler Staples Benefit Tournament takes place June 20, 2026, at Skene Valley Country Club. This open event welcomes golfers of all skill levels to compete in an individual format using Stableford scoring, where points are awarded based on performance relative to par on each hole rather than total strokes.

Skene Valley Country Club

NY, United States

Skene Valley Country Club is an 18-hole regulation golf course located in Whitehall, New York, near Queensbury, Glens Falls, and Lake George, just minutes from the Vermont border. Designed by Mark Cassidy Sr., former owner of Queensbury Golf Course, the course stretches 6,824 yards from the longest tees with a par of 72, featuring a course rating of 71.8 and slope of 121. The layout is characterized as wide open with well-maintained greens and longer fairways, offering scenic views of surrounding hills and mountains. The course is described as player-friendly and accessible while maintaining fair difficulty. Notable amenities include a driving range, rental clubs, pull carts, a pro shop, and food service with a full bar in the clubhouse. Skene Valley is open to the public and also offers season memberships. The course is known for its affordable rates, with weekday fees starting at $25. The facility features golf simulators and maintains convenient operating hours from 7am to 9pm daily. The club is also noted for its quirky Bigfoot theme, referencing a 1975 sighting claimed by the original owner.