The 10 best golf courses near Saratoga Springs

Golf around Saratoga Springs runs from a state-park course whose first holes opened in 1936 to a Roger Rulewich design on Union Avenue that charges $320 for a peak tee time in race season. Between those two sit a lake course with a par 4 over a pond, a Gansevoort course with an airstrip between the fairways and a town-owned course in Greenfield where twilight golf costs $12.

This list is for golfers who live here and for visitors with clubs in the trunk. Every course is open to the public at least part of the week, all are within about 30 minutes of downtown, and each entry gives the 2026 rates the course posted and how far ahead you can book.

How we chose

We picked public and semi-private courses within about 30 minutes of the city that take public tee times, confirmed each was open for the 2026 season from its own website, and pulled rates, yardage and booking windows from those same pages. We mixed championship courses, municipal and nine-hole options so the list covers most budgets. McGregor Links, which became a private club in 2026, is not included.

Hours, prices and dates below come from each business or official source and change without notice. Call ahead if you are making a special trip.

Saratoga National Golf Club

Roger Rulewich laid out Saratoga National Golf Club on Union Avenue, and the course opened on June 2, 2001, with 49 bunkers, 24 wooden bridges and eight stonewalled ponds. This is the splurge round: 2026 peak green fees run $175 in spring, $250 in summer and early fall, and $320 in race season. Singles can walk on, but booked tee times need at least two players.

Season and tee times: 2026 season runs April 10 through November 1; book tee times online or at (518) 583-4653 up to 30 days ahead. Golf shop Mon–Sat 8 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Address: 458 Union Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Why they made the list

• The course opened on June 2, 2001, and was designer Roger Rulewich’s second project under his own firm after 34 years with Robert Trent Jones Sr.
• Five sets of tees run from a forward set rated 70.0 to professional tees rated 75.3 with a 146 slope.
• Off-peak 2026 rates (Monday through Wednesday, and weekend afternoons after 1 p.m.) are $140 in spring and late fall and $180 in summer and early fall.
• Cancellations inside 48 hours are charged in full, and bookings made 31 or more days out carry a $40 per-player fee.

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Saratoga Spa Golf Course

Pine trees frame the fairways at Saratoga Spa Golf Course, a state-park facility on Roosevelt Drive with an 18-hole Championship Course and a nine-hole, par-29 short course. The original holes opened in 1936, and architect William Mitchell redesigned the layout in the late 1950s. New York residents pay $36 to $60 for 18 holes in 2026, depending on the season and day, so locals play here often.

Season and tee times: Open April through November, weather permitting (seasonal); Championship Course tee times open 7 days ahead at 2 p.m., online or by phone.

Address: 60 Roosevelt Drive, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Why they made the list

• The facility has 27 holes: the 18-hole Championship Course and a nine-hole, par-29 short course with a separate phone line, (518) 584-2773.
• Arnold Palmer and Gary Player played a round to mark the reopening after William Mitchell’s late-1950s redesign, according to the course.
• 2026 resident rates for 18 holes run from $36 on early- and late-season weekdays to $60 on peak-season weekends, with carts at $19.
• The 58 Roosevelt Bar & Grill serves golfers on site.

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Saratoga Lake Golf Club

Tucked into the woods off the south side of Saratoga Lake, between Northway exits 12 and 13, Saratoga Lake Golf Club plays as a par-72 public 18. The signature eighth hole is a 320-yard par 4 over a pond from a raised tee, so long hitters can go for the green. After the round, The Hideaway restaurant serves dinner from a deck above the course and brunch on weekends.

Season and tee times: In season: Wed–Mon 7 a.m.–6 p.m., Tue 8:30 a.m.–6 p.m.; book tee times online or by phone.

Address: 35 Gracemoore Rd, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Why they made the list

• The par-72 course measures 6,298 yards from the black tees, with white and gold sets for shorter hitters.
• The 13th hole is a 426-yard uphill par 4 to a two-tiered green, and the 17th is a par 3 over a ravine.
• The Hideaway serves entrees such as surf and turf and mushroom ravioli, and has vegetarian and gluten-free options.
• TrackMan simulator bays and fall simulator leagues keep the club busy after the outdoor season.

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Airway Meadows Golf Club

Small planes land on a paved runway between the fairways at Airway Meadows Golf Club in Gansevoort, and Black Angus cattle graze beside the back nine. The par-72 course has played since 1998 across 177 acres with three covered bridges. Bargain hunters should come on Wednesday, when 18 holes with a cart cost $39 per rider. The Clubhouse Tavern serves beef raised on the property.

Season and tee times: Open for the 2026 season (seasonal); public tee times up to 5 days ahead online or at (518) 792-4144.

Address: 262 Brownville Rd, Gansevoort, NY 12831

Why they made the list

• Heber Airpark, a 2,200-foot paved runway, sits on the grounds, and Aviator’s Guide magazine put the club on a Top 11 Fly-In Golf Destinations list.
• The course plays 6,427 yards from the back of four tee sets.
• Weekday 18-hole green fees are $42 in 2026, and the Friday Night Scramble is $30 for nine holes with a cart, open to the public.
• The Clubhouse Tavern has six draft beers and a deck for more than 30 people overlooking the course.

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Van Patten Golf Club

With 27 holes in the hamlet of Jonesville, Van Patten Golf Club gives Clifton Park golfers three nines on a course built in 1968. Weekday 18-hole rounds cost $42, while weekend mornings run $75 with a required cart. The club hired Rees Jones, Inc. to draw up a master renovation plan, so expect some work on the course. Mixed Breed Brewing serves lunch and dinner in the clubhouse.

Season and tee times: In season, the golf course opens at 7 a.m. daily; book tee times online.

Address: 924 Main Street, Clifton Park, NY 12065

Why they made the list

• The public course has 27 holes, a 300-yard driving range and a full pro shop.
• Nine holes cost $28 Monday through Thursday and $30 Friday through Sunday.
• A master renovation plan from Rees Jones, Inc. calls for rebuilt tees, greens and bunkers, and the plan is on display outside the pro shop.
• Spooktoberfest, a costume scramble with a noon shotgun start, runs Saturday, October 24, 2026, for $129.89 per player.

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Ballston Spa Country Club

Members get the weekends at Ballston Spa Country Club, but the public can book Monday through Thursday by calling the pro shop at (518) 885-7935. The par-71 course on Amsterdam Road measures 6,310 yards. In 2026, public rates outside racing season are $67 walking or $90 with a cart for 18 holes. Call about three days ahead, since members get first pick of tee times.

Season and tee times: Semi-private: public tee times Mon–Thu only, by calling the pro shop; members only Fri–Sun and holidays.

Address: 1366 Amsterdam Rd, Ballston Spa, NY 12020

Why they made the list

• The semi-private club takes public tee times Monday through Thursday on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Public 18-hole rates rise to $127 walking and $150 with a cart during racing season.
• Nine-hole public rounds cost $45 walking or $57 with a cart outside racing season.
• The club restaurant is open to the public, though private events sometimes close the dining room.

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Fairways of Halfmoon

Gary Van Alstyne designed Fairways of Halfmoon, a par-71 bent-grass course that opened in 1999 and plays 5,922 yards from the middle tees, so accuracy counts more than length. Behind the 18th green, Hank Hudson Brewing pours beers made by two local high school teachers. Tee times go up six days ahead; call (518) 664-1578, ext. 1, or book online.

Season and tee times: Season runs approximately April through October; tee times up to 6 days ahead by phone at (518) 664-1578, ext. 1, or online.

Address: 17 Johnson Road, Mechanicville, NY 12118

Why they made the list

• Four sets of tees run from 4,578 to 6,324 yards on the par-71 layout.
• The Hank Hudson taproom is open Monday and Wednesday through Sunday, with weekend hours starting at noon.
• A separate Fairways of Halfmoon Par 3 course sells season passes, with 2027 passes at $300.
• A driving range and putting green sit near the clubhouse.

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Brookhaven Golf Course

Owned by the Town of Greenfield, Brookhaven Golf Course sits in the southern Adirondack foothills at Porter Corners, with mountain views across a George Pulver design. The price is hard to beat: twilight green fees are $12 all season after 5 p.m., with cart fees extra. Families of four can play nine holes with carts for $70 on weekend afternoons after 2 p.m.

Season and tee times: Open daily from opening day in April through closing day in November (seasonal); public tee times one week ahead online, by phone or in person.

Address: 333 Alpine Meadows Road, Porter Corners, NY 12859

Why they made the list

• The Town of Greenfield owns and runs the course.
• The 2026 Havenpass sells 20 nine-hole rounds for $360, or $320 for Greenfield residents.
• The general public can book one week ahead, and season pass holders two weeks ahead.
• From May 1 through September 15, play starts at 7 a.m. and runs until dusk.

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Hiland Park Country Club

Up the Northway in Queensbury, Hiland Park Country Club is a public par-72 course that Gary Bowen and architect Stephen Kay finished in 1989 on a former dairy farm. Tall pines and mountain views cover more than 250 acres. Weekday rounds with a cart start at $70 in 2026, and golfers 65 and older pay $65. Warm up at the covered driving range first.

Season and tee times: Seasonal; book tee times online or call the pro shop at (518) 793-2000.

Address: 195 Haviland Road, Queensbury, NY 12804

Why they made the list

• Three sets of tees run from about 5,000 yards to more than 6,700 yards.
• Practice areas include a covered and open-air driving range, two practice greens and a chipping area.
• Peak-season weekend mornings (July 1 through Labor Day) are riding only at $90.
• A 40,000-square-foot Tudor-style clubhouse holds the pro shop, restaurant and banquet rooms.

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Bend of the River Golf Club

For a cheap, quick nine, Bend of the River Golf Club in Hadley is a member-run, not-for-profit course with a par-35 layout of six par 4s, two par 3s and a dogleg-right par 5. Nine holes cost $20 cash on weekdays in 2026, and the club knocks 3% off for cash. On Mondays, seniors and military golfers walk nine for $17. Call ahead to reserve.

Season and tee times: Seasonal; call (518) 696-3415 for tee times.

Address: 5 Park Ave Ext., Hadley, NY 12835

Why they made the list

• The nine-hole course is publicly owned and run as a not-for-profit by members, with a volunteer board.
• Eighteen holes cost $24 cash on weekdays and $26 cash on weekends and holidays, and a riding cart is $20 for 18.
• Weekly leagues are open to the public, and several tournaments raise money for local causes.
• Proceeds go back into the course and facilities, according to the club.

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Also worth knowing

Eagle Crest Golf Club at 1004 Route 146A in Clifton Park has an 18-hole, par-72 course that stretches to 6,935 yards plus The Nest, with a par-3 course and mini golf; call (518) 877-7082 to confirm public tee times.

Frequently asked questions

Can the public play Saratoga National Golf Club?

Yes. Saratoga National takes public tee times online or at (518) 583-4653 up to 30 days ahead; booking 31 or more days out adds a $40 per-player fee. 2026 green fees ran from $120 twilight rates to $320 peak rates in race season.

Where can I play cheap golf near Saratoga Springs?

Brookhaven Golf Course in Greenfield charges $12 green fees after 5 p.m. all season, plus cart fees. Airway Meadows in Gansevoort charges $39 for 18 holes with a cart on Wednesdays, and New York residents pay $36 for 18 weekday holes early and late in the season at Saratoga Spa Golf Course.

When does golf season start and end around Saratoga Springs?

Most courses open in April and close in late fall. New York State Parks lists Saratoga Spa Golf Course as open April through November, weather permitting, and Saratoga National’s 2026 season ran from April 10 to November 1.

Last checked September 25, 2026. See a place we missed or a detail that has changed? Send us a correction.