Lowest Slope (Public)

Easiest Golf Courses in Albany County, New York

The 14 most beginner-friendly public golf courses in Albany County, New York, ranked by lowest slope rating. Ideal for high-handicap golfers and new players.

Hardest Easiest Longest

#	Course	City	Par	Slope
1	Stadium Golf Club Yellow tees · 4,309 yds · Rating 60.0 · Par 71Schenectady	Schenectady	71	87
2	Schuyler Meadows Club Green tees · 4,856 yds · Rating 64.4 · Par 72Loudonville	Loudonville	72	104
3	Schenectady Municipal Golf Course Forward tees · 4,905 yds · Rating 63.6 · Par 72Schenectady	Schenectady	72	109
4	Pinehaven Country Club Red tees · 4,859 yds · Rating 63.7 · Par 71Town of Guilderland	Town of Guilderland	71	111
5	Mohawk Golf Club Silver tees · 4,782 yds · Rating 63.3 · Par 71Schenectady	Schenectady	71	114
6	Van Schaick Island Country Club Front: Yellow/Red tees · 5,345 yds · Rating 65.3 · Par 72City of Cohoes	City of Cohoes	72	114
7	Sycamore Country Club Gold tees · 5,469 yds · Rating 66.5 · Par 71Town of Coeymans	Town of Coeymans	71	114
8	Capital Hills at Albany Yellow tees · 5,188 yds · Rating 65.8 · Par 71City of Albany	City of Albany	71	115
9	Western Turnpike Golf Course Silver tees · 5,149 yds · Rating 65.3 · Par 72Guilderland	Guilderland	72	116
10	Shaker Ridge Country Club Silver tees · 4,882 yds · Rating 64.8 · Par 71Loudonville	Loudonville	71	117
11	Normanside Country Club Green tees · 5,287 yds · Rating 65.3 · Par 70Town of Bethlehem	Town of Bethlehem	70	117
12	Albany Country Club Red tees · 5,430 yds · Rating 65.8 · Par 72Voorheesville	Voorheesville	72	118
13	Orchard Creek Golf Club Gold tees · 5,485 yds · Rating 66.4 · Par 70Town of Guilderland	Town of Guilderland	70	118
14	Colonie Golf & Country Club Red tees · 5,554 yds · Rating 72.7 · Par 73Voorheesville	Voorheesville	73	126

Albany County Golf Course Rankings FAQ

What is the easiest golf course in Albany County, New York?

Stadium Golf Club in Schenectady is currently the easiest golf course in Albany County based on slope (slope rating 87).

How many ranked golf courses are in Albany County, New York?

30 golf courses in Albany County are cataloged in Stymie's directory. This ranking page shows the top 14 by slope.

How are the rankings calculated?

Rankings use the lowest USGA slope rating from each course's tee sets. Only public and municipal courses are included to ensure access. Slope ranges from 55 to 155 with 113 as average; lower is more forgiving.

Can I book a tee time at these Albany County courses?

Each course name links to its Stymie page with scorecard data where available, architect info, and official contact details. Stymie does not currently book tee times or show live availability, and tee-time alerts are in development.