06/05/2026
Who designed Parkview Fairways?
Archibald “Pete” Craig was nearly 80 years old, with many local course builds under his belt, when he agreed to design and help oversee the construction of Parkview.
According to his obituary, Pete was born in Northville, NY, and always enjoyed playing golf. He started out at the Sacandaga Golf Course and played courses across the country. After the attack on Pearl Harbor, he enrolled in the Army and served as a gunnery instructor. When he returned home, he began designing golf courses.
Pete went on to design more than 40 courses. His first was Bay Meadows in Glens Falls, followed by courses including Penfield Country Club here in Rochester, Shadow Lake(s) & Pines, Twin Hills, and eventually Parkview Fairways.
After reading more about Pete, it seems his style was to use the natural landscape to his advantage while making sure the course remained walkable for everyone. We know many people especially love the back 9, with Boughton Park framing the view.
What’s your favorite Pete Craig hole at Parkview — or maybe which design aspect do you find most frustrating? Do you notice similarities between Parkview and any other Pete Craig-designed courses?
https://www.northvillefuneralservice.com/obituaries/Archie-D-Craig?obId=27579898
