Nestled in the towering pines of Upstate New York, the golf courses in and around Saratoga Springs are renowned for their natural beauty and spacious set-ups. There are at least nine golf courses within an easy drive of Saratoga Springs, encompassing and catering to all skill levels and ages, from expert to novice and from adult to child.

The Saratoga Spa Golf Course is just south of Saratoga Springs, and offers nine holes of executive golf and eighteen holes of championship golf. In addition, the entire course is surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of Saratoga Spa State Park, which when coupled with all grass driving ranges, a practice putting green, a full-service gold shop, and the Catherine’s in the Park restaurant, the Saratoga Spa Golf Course is a great opportunity at a fair price.

If you are looking for an elite golfing experience, try Saratoga National Golf Club, which was rated the #57 best public golf course in the country in 2005 by Golf Digest. Complete with an eighteen-hole championship course, a club house, vacation and corporate packages, as well as access to one of the finest French restaurants in The Capital Region, Sargo’s, Saratoga National Golf Club is a unique treasure only to be found in Saratoga Springs.

Perhaps you are not looking all the bells and whistles ( and price ) of an elite course, but rather a quality outing with a group of friends or family that will not sap your bank account. Airway Meadows Golf Course, Eagle Crest Golf Course & Banquet Facility, and Van Patten Golf Club are just a few of the many golf courses within driving range of Saratoga Springs that offer professional service at affordable prices. Airways Meadows Golf Course and Eagle Crest both have full service eighteen-hole courses with access to dining facilities, making them single stop destinations for a day of leisure and entertainment. Van Patten offers a large twenty-seven hole course, including the Clifton Knolls Executive Par 3 Golf Club and a newly renovated club house.

If an all-day affair is not what you are looking for, or maybe you want to do something with the entire family, Saratoga Springs still has golfing activities to suit your needs. Exit 17 Range & Mini Golf offers a unique experience which includes covered tees, target greens, grass tees and a new short game practice area with bunkers and elevation changes. There is also an eighteen-hole miniature golf course with beautiful natural effects, making Exit 17 Range & Mini Golf fun for the while family. If you do not want to leave Saratoga Springs, which is understandable, Saratoga Mini-Golf offers a fun family experience without the need for much travel.

Needless to say, golf is an important leisure activity in Saratoga County, and by extension, Saratoga Springs. No matter what you are looking for, public courses, private courses, mini golf, driving ranges, or just a good restaurant, the many golf courses in and around Saratoga Springs can fulfill any desire. Go check them out….