The 2020 Ranking separated into two brackets: public and private courses. Two stages of tabulation were held. The first took place from July 12th to July 18th. Area golfers were asked to list their top 10 courses in each bracket, with the option of adding courses 11 through 15. Stage two took place from July 19th to July 26th, and listed the top 15 vote-receivers, in alphabetical order. Area golfers were required to list a first-place course, and continue to a 15th-place course. 15 points were awarded for a first-place vote, and one point was awarded for a 15th-place vote. Points were counted and rankings were established. The results were published from July 28th to August 2nd.
Public Course Ranking
1. Seneca Hickory Stick – 857 points
2. Harvest Hill – 790 points
3. The Links at Ivy Ridge – 707 points
4. Peek’n Peak Upper – 684 points
5. Glen Oak – 673 points
6. Diamond Hawk – 579 points
7. Byrncliff Resort – 546 points
8. Holiday Valley – 480 points
9. Tri-County – 464 points
9. Arrowhead – 464 points
11. Terry Hills –
12. Sheridan Park – 408 points
13. Elma Meadows – 355 points
14. Ironwood – 326 points
15. Buffalo Tournament – 162 points
Private Course Ranking
1. Crag Burn – 857 points
2. Country Club of Buffalo – 790 pts.
3. Wanakah – 707 points
4. Park Club – 684 points
5. Brookfield – 673 points
6. Cherry Hill – 562 points
7. Niagara Falls -459 points
8. Springville -440 points
9. River Oaks – 416 points
10. East Aurora – 397 points
11. Transit Valley – 365 points
12. Stafford – 296 points
13. Orchard Park – 286 points
14. Lancaster – 268 points
15. Moonbrook – 258 points
