Private

Lake George Course

Legendary Lake George Golf at The Sagamore Resort

Bolton Landing, NY, USA
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18 holesPar 706,809 yds73.8/137

About this course

Lake George at The Sagamore is a timeless testament to the enduring allure of golf in the Adirondacks, where its championship layout has challenged players amid the splendor of upstate New York for nearly a century. Its undulating fairways, carved from the rolling terrain surrounding Lake George, demand strategic play. Designed in the Golden Age tradition by Donald Ross, the course presents a classic parkland experience, rewarding thoughtful shot-making rather than brute power. Decades later, Geoffrey Cornish subtly refined Ross’ vision, ensuring the course remained relevant for the modern game while honoring its original character. The walkable layout features relatively wide fairways, but its subtly contoured greens and strategically placed bunkers put a premium on approach accuracy and short-game prowess. While The Sagamore has never hosted a major professional championship, it remains a respected and popular destination for amateur tournaments and discerning golfers seeking a challenging yet enjoyable round in a breathtaking setting. Its allure lies not in hosting history, but in its enduring charm and challenging layout and a warm inviting membership.

Rankings

Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Private column compares member-only and guest-restricted courses.

2064

Best in World

1854

Best in USA

125

Best in NY

Quick facts

Location
Bolton Landing, NY, USA
Access
Private
Year built
1928
Holes
18
Par
70
Length
6,809 yards
Difficulty
73.8/137
Course Vaults score
7.5

Getting there

The journey to Legendary Lake George Golf at The Sagamore Resort begins at Albany International Airport, roughly an hour's drive north into the Adirondack foothills. The route traces the Northway corridor before peeling east toward Lake George, where the landscape shifts from rolling farmland to dense forest and sudden glimpses of crystalline water. As Bolton Landing approaches, the road narrows and hugs the shoreline, revealing the resort's stately Victorian silhouette perched on its own private island - a vision of Gilded Age elegance framed by mountain ridges and the shimmering expanse of one of America's most storied lakes.

FAQ

Common questions about Lake George

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Lake George has a Course Vaults score of 7.5 out of 10 based on 24 logged golfers.

Lake George was designed by Donald Ross and Ron Forse.

Lake George is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.

Par at Lake George is 70.

Lake George plays 6,809 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Lake George is 137.

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