
Top of the World Course
Top of the World Golf Course


About this course
Top of the World, aptly named for its perch high above Lake George, offers a golfing experience as much about the views as the game itself. Routed across dramatic elevation changes in the Adirondack foothills, the course presents a distinctly modern challenge where club selection and strategic play outweigh brute power. Expect uneven lies, blind shots over ridges, and downhill putts that break toward the shimmering lake below. While not a championship venue of national renown, Top of the World holds a cherished spot in the hearts of local golfers, especially during the vibrant fall foliage season. It has become a beloved spot for its locals, who have been known to enjoy an adult beverage on the highest peak before trekking the rest of the course. Top of the World has also seen a few interesting moments as well, a black bear once famously wandered onto the 18th green, momentarily delaying play and adding to the course's unique allure, even among players from out of state.
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
- Lake George, NY, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1926
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Charles Tuttle
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 6,044 yards
- Difficulty
- 70.4/119
- Course Vaults score
- 5.2
Getting there
The journey to Top of the World Golf Course begins at Albany International Airport, roughly an hour's drive north into the southern Adirondacks. From the capital, Interstate 87 carries you steadily upward through rolling farmland and thickening forest, the road climbing in subtle increments as Lake George village approaches. The final ascent - a winding climb up French Mountain - delivers you to the clubhouse perched high above the valley, where the shimmering expanse of Lake George unfolds below like a mirror dropped into the wilderness, rewarding the elevation gained with one of the most dramatic arrivals in American golf.

FAQ
Common questions about Top of the World
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Top of the World has a Course Vaults score of 5.2 out of 10 based on 13 logged golfers.
Top of the World was designed by Charles Tuttle.
Yes. Top of the World is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Top of the World is 71.
Top of the World plays 6,044 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Top of the World is 119.



