458 Union Ave,
Saratoga Springs, New York 12866
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+1 (518) 583 4653Pro shop
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Anders Mattson (Director of Instruction).Academy
Saratoga National Golf AcademyThe Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined & open parkland. Gently undulating terrain - easy to walk.
Surroundings:
Woodland and wetland. Course is close to Lake Lonely with one direct lakeside hole.
Designer:
Roger Rulewich
43.059231
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2.5 mi SE of Saratoga Springs / 34 mi N of Albany.
Saratoga National
Saratoga National Golf Club, located just outside the city of Saratoga Springs, is home to a championship golf course that ranks with some of the best in New York state. This wonderfully natural tree-lined and open parkland layout provides an excellent test for your all-round game.
Plenty of water features are contained within the attractive and skilfully crafted design. Creeks and streams, lakes and ponds all make their presence felt at various times, especially during the middle stretch of the testing back-nine. A must play if you are in the area.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends during golf season (April thru' Nov).
Must book in advance.
Walking permitted after 2pm. Golf carts are fitted with GPS. Caddies and forecaddies available if pre-booked.
Excellent
Just 1.5 miles west of Saratoga National Golf Club is Saratoga Race Course. This horse racing track opened in 1863, and is recognised as the oldest organized sporting venue of any kind in the United States.
Horse racing typically takes place here from late July until early September, and includes dirt track, grass track and steeplechase racing. Since 1864 the track has hosted the Travers Stakes, the oldest major thoroughbred horse race in the U.S., and main draw of the annual summer race meeting.
New York state's 55th best course (Golf Digest, 2025/26).
Sony Open in Hawaii: played at Waialae Country Club near Honolulu, the Sony Open takes over the spotlight from The Sentry as the PGA Tour’s calendar-year opening event (Jan 15-18). The Sentry (not being played in 2026) was formerly known as the Tournament of Champions, with a field typically restricted to golfers who won a PGA Tour event in the previous calendar year.
Dubai Desert Classic: the DP World Tour’s first Rolex Series event of 2026, is contested for the 37th time (Jan 22-25). First won by Englishman Mark James in 1989, it now boasts a four-time winner, Rory McIlroy. Played on the Emirates Golf Club’s Majlis course, this once desert-surrounded course is the long-time flagship for Golf in Dubai.
Our visit last month included two rounds at Golf de Chantilly, one of France’s most prestigious clubs.
It offers two superb layouts: Le Vineuil, a five-star championship course with a rich history, and Longères, an excellent four-star course that provides a strong and enjoyable test.
The wider Paris region offers plenty more. Courses such as Fontainebleau, Golf de Saint-Germain, and several other top-rated layouts make this area one of Europe’s most rewarding golf destinations, offering a mix of woodland, heathland, and parkland designs.
The Dutch: "It's no' just a game", as they say in Scotland, and that's certainly true at The Dutch. With 5-star services throughout, a lavishly comfortable Loch Lomond-inspired clubhouse, and a superbly designed and presented golf course, one could not ask for more from this top-end private club.
Join us at The Dutch from August 21–24 for the Festival of Golf, featuring the HotelPlanner Tour. Experience four days of top-tier sport, live music, incredible food, and unexpected surprises. Explore the grounds, connect with others, embrace new challenges, and dive into an unforgettable celebration. Click here to buy tickets.
Here at Prince’s Golf Club you'll find 27 excellent holes of links golf. Just over the fence and sharing similar terrain is Royal St George’s; but Prince’s is far from overshadowed by its venerable neighbour. The three nine-hole loops at Prince's, laid out over gently undulating terrain, are sure to bring a smile of satisfaction to all lovers of links golf.
Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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