The Capital Region of New York is home to many wonderful golf courses and country clubs, offering opportunities for golfers of all skill levels to enjoy the game in a beautiful setting. Although a shorter season than many downstate golf courses, the Capital Region offers access to some of the most scenic and challenging golf courses and country clubs in New York State.
The Capital Region was blessed with many classic golf courses that were built during the 1920's, while the area was experiencing an economic boom after World War One. Many of the most famous golf architects of the time including Donald Ross, Walter Travis, Devereux Emmet and Robert Trent Jones engaged in course design and development throughout the region and across New York State. The 1990's and 2000's also saw a golf course boom in the United States and locally, as well.
The golfing season in the Capital District runs from early April until mid to late November with an occasional early start in March. Prime golf season is May through October. Greens fees at many of the public courses in the area are priced very reasonably. There are many local golf tournaments including the Tri-County Match Play, Troy Invitational, Schenectady Classic, Saratoga County Championship and New York State Golf Association tournaments as well as many charity tournaments.
Here are lists of golf courses, country clubs and driving ranges in Albany and the Capital Region of New York. Website links and Google Maps directions to the golf courses and country clubs are included in the list.
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Saratoga National Golf Club is a public golf course located in Saratoga Springs, New York. It offers 18 holes of championship golf, as well as a practice range, putting green, and pro shop. The course is known for its horshoe tee markers, links style course and beautiful setting. Prices can be very inflatated during Saratoga Track season, so be prepared.
The Sagamore Resort is a historic hotel and golf course located on Lake George in Bolton Landing, New York. The course offers 18 holes of championship golf, with views of the lake and surrounding mountains. The resort also offers a pro shop, driving range, and golf lessons.
Albany Country Club is a private country club located in Voorheesville, New York. It offers an 18-hole golf course, as well as a practice range, short game practice area, and pro shop. The club also offers a pool, tennis courts, and dining facilities. Orignianlyl founded as a hunting club, it is one of the oldest country clubs in the area. It was originally located where University at Albany and the State Campus buildings are located. It moved to Voorheesville in the late 1950's and early 1960's.
Shaker Ridge Country Club is a private country club located in Albany, New York near the Albany International Airport. It offers an 18-hole golf course, as well as a practice range, putting green, and pro shop. The club also offers tennis courts, a pool, and dining facilities.
Country Club of Troy also known as Troy Country Club is a private country club located in Brunswick, New York just outside of Troy. The golf course was designed by the legendary Walter Travis and opened in 1927. The club itself dates back to 1925. It offers an 18-hole challenging golf course, with classic Travis greens and several holes with blind shots. The club hosts the Troy Invitational Tournaments (Singles and Team Event are held on different weekends) every year in June. The club also offers tennis courts, platform tennis, Olympic size pool, and dining facilities.
