
Saratoga Lake Course
Saratoga Lake Golf Club


About this course
Saratoga Lake Golf Club sits along the western shore of Saratoga Lake in Saratoga Springs, New York, a region known for its thoroughbred racing heritage and mineral springs. The course was designed by C. Michael Ingersoll, a regional architect who has worked primarily in the Northeast. The layout occupies gently rolling terrain characteristic of upstate New York, with views across the lake providing a scenic backdrop to several holes. The routing takes advantage of the natural topography, with elevation changes that are moderate rather than severe. Holes play through a mix of open and wooded areas, and the proximity to the lake influences both the visual character and playing conditions, particularly regarding wind. The design reflects a traditional parkland style common to courses built in this region during the late twentieth century. Saratoga Springs itself has a long history as a resort destination, and the golf club serves both members and visitors drawn to the area's attractions. The course operates within a community that values its racing season and summer tourism, making it part of the broader recreational landscape of the Saratoga region. While not a tournament venue of national prominence, it functions as a local facility that complements the area's established sporting traditions.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in NY
Quick facts
- Location
- Saratoga Springs, NY, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 2000
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- C. Michael Ingersoll
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,284 yards
- Difficulty
- 71.5/127
- Course Vaults score
- 6.7
Getting there
Most visitors arrive via Albany International Airport, a straightforward forty-minute drive north into the storied spa town of Saratoga Springs. The route traces the Hudson Valley's western edge before turning toward the Adirondack foothills, where the landscape opens to reveal Saratoga Lake shimmering just east of the city center. Saratoga Lake Golf Club sits quietly along the water's southern shore, accessed by a tree-lined drive that feels worlds removed from the thoroughbred buzz of downtown - a serene counterpoint to the grandeur of the historic racetrack just minutes away.

FAQ
Common questions about Saratoga Lake
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Saratoga Lake has a Course Vaults score of 6.7 out of 10 based on 22 logged golfers.
Saratoga Lake was designed by C. Michael Ingersoll.
Yes. Saratoga Lake is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Saratoga Lake is 72.
Saratoga Lake plays 6,284 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Saratoga Lake is 127.



