How to play
Play The Wood
Baldwinsville, NY
Want to play The Wood? This private club in Baldwinsville, NY opens to the public through charity golf tournaments and fundraising outings. Here’s how to get on the tee sheet and which events are coming up.
- Location
- Baldwinsville, NY
- Access
- Private
- Upcoming events
- 1
About The Wood
The Wood is a private golf club in Baldwinsville, NY, so tee times are normally reserved for members and their guests. For most golfers, a charity outing is the most realistic way to play The Wood — these events raise money for good causes while opening a course that’s otherwise closed off.
The playing season here runs roughly from April through October, so outings cluster in the warmer months. The Northeast is home to some of the oldest and most storied private clubs in American golf, many designed during the game’s early-1900s golden age.
Events at The Wood have run as scramble, charity, holiday, fundraiser, 9-hole, open bar, lunch, raffles and skins. Your entry usually includes the round, a cart, and practice access, and every dollar past costs supports the charity behind the event.
There is currently 1 scheduled event where you can register to play The Wood. Registration is handled directly by each charity — use the links below to secure your spot before the field fills up.
Upcoming Charity Events
- Register
2026 Hope for the Holidays Golf Tournament
OpenSep 17, 2026$85
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I get on the course at The Wood?
- Because The Wood is a private club, the most reliable way for the public to play is by registering for a charity golf tournament or outing held at the course. Browse the upcoming events on this page and register directly with the host organization.
- Is The Wood open to the public?
- The Wood is a private course and isn’t generally open for public tee times. Charity events are the exception, offering public access on select dates throughout the year.
- Where is The Wood located?
- The Wood is located in Baldwinsville, NY.
- How much does it cost to play The Wood in a charity event?
- Entry fees vary by event and charity. Each listing on this page shows the current entry fee (or a link to the organizer) so you can see exactly what’s included before you register.
- When can you play charity outings in New York?
- The playing season here runs roughly from April through October, so outings cluster in the warmer months. Check the events on this page for The Wood’s current schedule.