Fresh Air Fairways
Golfing in Saranac Lake
Fresh Air Fairways
Golfing in Saranac Lake
Fresh Air Fairways
Golfing in Saranac Lake
Fresh Air Fairways
Golfing in Saranac Lake
Tee off in the Adirondacks
Play surrounded by mountain views
Beyond hiking, paddling, and sipping cocktails by the lake, Saranac Lake also offers great opportunities for a round of golf. Saranac Lake golf courses provide scenic fairways set against a backdrop of mountains and fresh Adirondack air, making golfing in Saranac Lake an easy way to slow down, enjoy the outdoors, and take in the views while you play.
The Saranac Inn Golf Club
Saranac Inn Golf Club opened in 1901 with six holes as part of the historic Saranac Inn Resort before expanding to 18 holes in 1910. Seymour Dunn, who designed many courses throughout the Adirondacks, was the architect. After designing more than 300 courses worldwide, he called Saranac Inn his masterpiece.
With four sets of tees ranging from 6,600 yards from the back tees to 5,000 yards from the forward tees, the course offers a fun challenge for all skill levels. Known for its lightning-fast, true greens, the classic Scottish design features a strong mix of long, medium, and short par 3s, 4s, and 5s. The course is fully irrigated with bentgrass greens and tees.
Saranac Inn Golf Club has been rated four-and-a-half stars by Golf Digest’s “Places to Play,” which praised it as: “The best course in the Adirondacks, immaculately maintained with friendly service and spectacular greens, tees, and fairways.” It is also one of only a few U.S. courses over 100 years old to receive this rating. This par-72 New York course is known for its exceptional conditioning and classic design.
The Saranac Lake Golf Club
Located just outside the village of Saranac Lake in Ray Brook, the Saranac Lake Golf Club is a nine-hole public course with no tee times required. It offers a fun, challenging, and affordable golf experience for all.
The course plays 2,949 yards from the longest tees for a par of 36, with a course rating of 34.8 and a slope rating of 117. Designed by Alex Findlay, it opened in 1919 and remains a welcoming option for casual and local play.
